The Accursed calls it quits, sort of.[views:16124][posts:39]_____________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:20pm - theaccursedvokillist ""] Press release concerning The Accursed After 7 years, four of the five members of The Accursed have called it quits. This is just an end to one era of The Accursed, with Jonathan, Chris, Timothy and Metal George choosing to go their separate ways, and Loki deciding to continue on into the unknown. It feels like we just couldn’t keep going on the route we were headed; we needed change. We have grown apart musically, and our opinions on where The Accursed should go from here differed between members so drastically that there would be no way to make everyone happy. Below, we have compiled some thoughts from every band member: [Jonathan] Leaving the band was the hardest decision I have ever had to make, but it was in the best interest for the future of The Accursed, and also for our relationships as friends. My love for the band remains, but I couldn’t keep going on the way we were. There needed to be change, and a drastic one. I want to say though, that the past seven years together have been the best times in my life. These guys are my brothers forever. Looking forward, I am far from done with music. I am sad to leave, but excited to see what the future holds. I am happy to have shared the stage with such amazing musicians. I will miss The Accursed terribly. [Chris] I'm coming to terms with leaving, and it just seemed like the right thing to do. Looking back, it's been a hell of a run. Almost 7 years, and like the rest of us, a lot of my heart and soul went into that band. I held back from opportunities for it, saw three of my own children born while a part of the band, and though seeing it come to such an abrupt end is rather saddening, there comes a time when you should just let it go before it implodes and hurts everyone involved in the process. It was a hard pill to swallow, believe me. Although I am upset by it, I'm relieved to finally step back and look at what we accomplished together, the five of us. To really see where our roots were and how we evolved as a band and as friends. Jon, George and Tim, I wish you guys luck in everything you choose to do after The Accursed, and Chris I wish you luck in carrying on with the band, hopefully you have good fortune. I want to wish everyone in The Accursed family the best. [Metal George] To be honest, I’m still trying to sort out all the emotions I’m having about the whole thing: a lot of loss and regret, tempered with the wistful, glassy-eyed memories I have of our past together, as well as quite a bit of hope and excitement for what the future may bring. You know, a million acts form and disband every day. It’s nothing special. However, each band tells its own story. The Accursed was my first time even venturing into music, and it was a seven year trip which I’ll always treasure. Being a writer, I never thought in a million years that I’d actually be PLAYING the music I so lovingly covered in my journalistic endeavors; yet with The Accursed I was lucky enough to be able to do just that: the write, record, and release art to the world, and to perform for people all over the country while doing so. I never took it for granted, and was consistently amazed that I had this experience I could share with not only my band mates and I, but someday to my children, as well. It has been seven years of memories I will never forget, alongside five of the best men I’ve ever known, our ex-guitarist Chris Fitzgerald most definitely and humbly included. I guess all that remains left to do is to thank those five men—Jonathan, Chris, Tim, Loki, and Fitzgerald—as well as YOU, for sticking around all this time. Here’s hoping to swing my bass in yer face sometime in the near future. Cheers. [Timothy] My decision to leave the band was not an easy one, but creatively I could not give The Accursed what they needed anymore. Quite simply, the name of the Accursed deserved more than I could give. Thank you to George, Chris, Jonathan, and Loki for sharing the stage for the last five years, to all the bands we shared the stage with, and mostly to all of the people who spent their money to buy music, shirts, or pay to come and see us play. [From Loki] Yes, I will be continuing the band. I will not play the whole catalogue of songs. I am not quite sure which but this is not a death of a band but a rebirth. I plan to carry on and make The Accursed darker like I had in mind at the beginning. Being a fan of other bands, I know that sometimes when they lose members and continue they are never quite as good, but my goal is not fall into that path but to try and make it better. I am upset but I am a bit exited. Something needed to happen I guess, as drastic as it. I will announce more as it progresses; my first priority is to fill the drum slot and take it from there. I have a busy next couple of months hopefully everything will be back to the normal real soon. Good luck with everything and see ya all later. [Collectively] I guess all that remains left to do is to send out a collective CHEERS to our friends and family, and to Tim Koukos and Screaming Ferret Wreckords for giving people all over the world the chance to hear our music, all those other killer acts we've been fortunate enough to share stages with, anyone who ever gave us a place to stay, said a kind word about our set, or dropped their hard-earned money for our music and merchandise. You made it possible for all of us to live our dreams, if only for a brief moment in time. Cheers Jonathan, Chris, Metal George, Timothy, and Loki |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:25pm - thuringwethil ""] wow, guys. You certainly left a metallic impression on MY brain. HAILS and DEVIL HORNS! |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:31pm - Joshtruction ""] If you ask me your regular line up can not be replaced and it is crazy to even think so. Sad for me becaue I always liked this band from day one. Good guys, good music. I wish you all the best but IMO as a fan I think it should be the end. |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:34pm - aaron_michael ""] Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:40pm - Joshtruction ""] aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? hah! |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:45pm - theaccursedvokillist ""] aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? Double HA! |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:46pm - theaccursedvokillist ""] aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? Wait...are you serious? |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 2:49pm - Joshtruction ""] I think he is. |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:07pm - theaccursedvokillist ""] haha I doubt it, the old singer and guitar player dont play music anymore. |
| ______________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:08pm - aaron_michael ""] theaccursedvokillist said: aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? Wait...are you serious? Well, I'm not saying I wouldn't go if there actually was one. Reflections was my weekend hang out when I was wicked young. Needless to say, I saw AWF a bunch. |
| _____________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:14pm - Yeti ""] that sucks, i liked you guys. Seasons of the Scythe is a good album. |
| ______________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:18pm - aril ""] sad news, is anyone looking to join or start another band? i have a quick project in mind, and a makeshift studio which will be good for a demo. |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:23pm - theaccursedvokillist ""] aril said:sad news, is anyone looking to join or start another band? i have a quick project in mind, and a makeshift studio which will be good for a demo. I'm not sure what everyone else is doing yet, I know Chris is still in Smite the Righteous. and Loki will continue The Accursed and he also has Zerogodz. Thats about it, that I know of. Eventually I will be looking for another band, and I'm sure the other guys will be too. |
| ________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:25pm - Phillip ""] aaron_michael said: theaccursedvokillist said: aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? Wait...are you serious? Well, I'm not saying I wouldn't go if there actually was one. Reflections was my weekend hang out when I was wicked young. Needless to say, I saw AWF a bunch.Reflections was the greatest if it wasnt for that place I dont know what I would have done high school, and I doubt my musical tastes would be the same and totally bummed on this |
| __________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:25pm - karnivean ""] awful news! i hope the best to all of you guys! we regret cancelling the may 30th show even more now. kill people |
| ___________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:27pm - RichHorror ""] ahahahahaha zerogodz GTFO |
| ______________________________ [Jun 5,2008 3:29pm - aril ""] i'd ask george but i don't think he likes me.. |
| ____________________________ [Jun 5,2008 4:05pm - pam ""] I'm bummed there won't be a final show. Suck. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 4:10pm - the_reverend ""] Yeti said:that sucks, i liked you guys. Seasons of the Scythe is a good album.Wait, did that CD even come out? I don't think I got anything more than 1203912839012 scratched CDrs |
| ____________________________ [Jun 5,2008 4:16pm - pam ""] the_reverend said: Yeti said:that sucks, i liked you guys. Seasons of the Scythe is a good album.Wait, did that CD even come out? I don't think I got anything more than 1203912839012 scratched CDrs Yeah, eventually. Blame George, he handled PR after me. I would have sent you one. Way to suck, George. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 4:52pm - Joshtruction ""] Phillip said: aaron_michael said: theaccursedvokillist said: aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? Wait...are you serious? Well, I'm not saying I wouldn't go if there actually was one. Reflections was my weekend hang out when I was wicked young. Needless to say, I saw AWF a bunch.Reflections was the greatest if it wasnt for that place I dont know what I would have done high school, and I doubt my musical tastes would be the same and totally bummed on this I can totally say that place pretty much saved my life. I was totally heading down the wrong path as a teen and I found that place which set me straight. Not drug wise, but violence and running with the wrong crowd wise. I am sure I'd be in jail for murder by now if I did not smarten up and pend my time at shows there. |
| __________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 5:15pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] ahhhhh maaaaan. this sucks. |
| _______________________________ [Jun 5,2008 5:45pm - zyklon ""] Good luck to Loki! |
| _________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 7:17pm - Samantha ""] Good luck to all of you! |
| ______________________________ [Jun 5,2008 7:21pm - yummy ""] I didn't read any of the reasons why you guys are done cuz frankly I could care less. But, hope you guys all continue doing what you enjoy. |
| __________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 7:24pm - SlyATNFAC ""] good luck guys!!! |
| ___________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 8:03pm - theaccurseddrummer ""] aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? No. I'll be doing STR and playing in a pair of bands with a gaggle of faggots who troll this very board, one being The Death Perception (guest starring everyone on earth apparently) and one other band that is still undecided as of yet, we'll see if I can cut it. One of these days I'll do some new shit with Jon, and any of the other dudes in The Accursed, we'll see. |
| ___________________________________________ [Jun 5,2008 8:05pm - theaccurseddrummer ""] the_reverend said: Yeti said:that sucks, i liked you guys. Seasons of the Scythe is a good album.Wait, did that CD even come out? I don't think I got anything more than 1203912839012 scratched CDrs I'll send you one, I'm getting a bunch from the merch pile before I walk. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 6,2008 11:22am - metalgeorge ""] aaron_michael said:Can there be an Again Without Feeling reunion? TRIPLE ha! |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 6,2008 11:24am - metalgeorge ""] aril said:sad news, is anyone looking to join or start another band? i have a quick project in mind, and a makeshift studio which will be good for a demo. Yeah; working on new ideas. Nothing solid or in the can, yet. And yes, Pam, I couldn't hold a candle to your Public Relations abilities. :-) Thanks for the kind words. |
| _______________________________ [Jun 6,2008 11:29am - aril ""] Well, let me know. I'm always up for recording something.. even experimental stuff. |
| _____________________________________________ [Jun 7,2008 2:01am - divine intervention ""] Oh, that's too bad. They suck anyway |
| ____________________________ [Jun 7,2008 9:12am - pam ""] divine%20intervention said:Oh, that's too bad. They suck anyway Not everyone can be as AWESOME and ORIGINAL and RELEVANT as the mighty Candy Striper Death Orgy. Homo. |
| _______________________________ [Jun 11,2008 3:01pm - Benfo ""] Damn shame. |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 13,2008 8:52pm - ouchdrummer ""] again without feeling? wow holy moly. haven't heard that name in a long long time. |
| ____________________________________________ [Jun 13,2008 9:46pm - theaccurseddrummer ""] ouchdrummer said:again without feeling? wow holy moly. haven't heard that name in a long long time. Fuck, I thought I'd never have to hear it again. Just my luck, one band breaks up and someone brings up an even older one. How about rubbing the Polaris breakup in my face too, you fuckers. Just kidding. At least I'm keeping somewhat busy after the dual-band bed-shit. STR hits the studio in July with madman Eliot Bayless behind the controls, expect our CD soon. Me and most of the Composted/TYAG dudes have a project on the back burner called The Death Perception, which is basically me hurling profanities and writing catchy tunes like "How to Speak to a Fascist Cunt (If You Must)" and "Life Ain't All Hugs and Flowers". It'll be chock full o' guests, samples and other random bullshit to hide the fact that just about everything on it sucks, especially me. Eat a bag of dicks. Oh, and I'm trying out on bass for some bunch of child-molesters who pee in each other's butts at practice. Let's hope I get in so I can bring them the healing power of Jesus, my Mexican lawn service guy. He makes a mean steak burrito with extra guacamole. Montezuma will have his revenge. |
| _____________________________________________________ [Jun 14,2008 12:03pm - menstrual_sweatpants_disco ""] Chris Helme for president! |
| ____________________________________________ [Jun 14,2008 1:05pm - theaccurseddrummer ""] menstrual_sweatpants_disco said:Chris Helme for president! Only with an all RTTP cabinet my friend. I'll need NIGGER to run as my vice, so that way no bitch-ass crackers will ever shoot me. MSD, you're Secretary of all things Perverse. Mark Richards will hold down the position of Secretary of "Running for the Border" and then closing it off to those people. Rich Horror: Secretary of Booty Raping Emo fags with broken bottles and various pastries. Dave Maggot: Secretary of holding said fags down and hitting them with twizzlers when they wince. Eliot for Secretary of da noise and da funk. The Rev will be Secretary of Sneaking upskirt Photos at presidential press conferences. This post is going nowhere fast. Never mind. |
| ____________________________________ [Jun 16,2008 12:32am - Savagone ""] did that movie featuring the Accursed ever come out? |
| _____________________________________ [Jun 16,2008 12:51am - RichHorror ""] Eliot sucks. |