Swiss extreme Folk metallers ELUVEITIE posted the following announcement regarding violinist Nicole Ansperger's departure from the band. The post reads:
"It is with great regret that we have to announce the departure of our violin player Nicole Ansperger. We have enjoyed a wonderful year of adventures with Nicole, circling the globe and completing the first part of the “Origins” world tour together - our biggest, longest and most successful one yet. Unfortunately, it can be extremely difficult to manage personal obligations and take care of a family alongside a life of constant touring, and Nicole’s priorities are with her family - where they should be. We are parting amicably and would like to thank Nicole for the good times and her musical contribution. It’s been an honour to share stage & studio with such a talented musician! Nicole would like to add a few words herself:
"Dear fans:
As mentioned before it can become pretty difficult to reconcile personal obligations and the touring life. A lot of things have changed within my family and my personal situation during the last 12 months; and now my familial situation makes it impossible to me to be on the road with my band constantly. After careful consideration and with a heavy & bleeding heart I made the decision to leave ELUVEITIE. I was a very hard step to me and I will miss ELUVEITIE - the music, the band, the crew and very much also YOU, the fans!
I wanna thank you all - you`ve been the best fans of the world to me!!! You rocked, you`ve been wonderful and I won`t forget you!
Also I`d like to thank my mates in ELUVEITIE - thank you for the amazing and intense time we had together! You`ll always be in my remembrance! I wish you all the very best for your future ways and of course I wish you a awesome new fiddle player.This certainly doesn`t mean an end to my musical career. Music will always be a very important part of my life and who knows - maybe we`ll see each other again one day. Keep on rockin, guys & girls!""
Now, ELUVEITIE are about to kick off another part of their world tour in early September. Nicole’s last show with the band will take place at the 'In Extremo' festival on September 5th, 2015. Starting right now, ELUVEITIE are looking for a talented violin player to step in and complete three months of touring with the band, from September 7th to December 15th, 2015. You can find more details on taking part on ELUVEITIE's open auditions HERE.
Source: www.FaceBook.Com/Eluveitie