POWER QUEST Vocalist Quits

[Ragehead91]

U.K. metallers POWER QUEST have issued the following update:

"We are very sad to announce that Alessio Garavello will be leaving POWER QUEST after the festival shows in September. Alessio has been the voice of POWER QUEST ever since the 'Wings of Forever' album back in 2002, and has also had two stints of playing rhythm guitar in the band as well. In that time he has established himself as one of the top power metal vocalists in the business."

Commented keyboardist and founding member Steve Williams: "I have to say I was surprised when I got the call from Alessio telling me the news. I can hardly believe it is seven years since a fresh-faced, 21-year-old Italian came over to record for the first time. We didn't know it then but it was the start of a great friendship, which will transcend band membership and all that.

"We always say in POWER QUEST that you only get one life and you have to make the absolute most of it. Sometimes that involved difficult decisions such as the one Alessio has made. I fully respect and support his decision and wish him all the best in his future musical endeavours.

"I'd like to thank Al for all his hard work and commitment to the cause over the years and, following the departure of Steve Scott earlier this year, it is truly the end of an era.”

Added Alessio: "After a long journey together with my band mates in POWER QUEST, I've decided to choose a different musical path. We've passed through so many experiences and good/bad moments together that will always be part of me and of my life, and this has created a really strong friendship between us. It's been some awesome years of recording and touring and it is sad to write these lines, but it's for a good cause: POWER QUEST needs to be fronted by someone that really deserves to be in the first row singing those great songs. It was me for seven years, now it's time to pass the torch.

"I just want to thank from the bottom of my heart Steve, Andrea, Francesco and Oliver, all the great musicians that has been part of POWER QUEST and every fan that loved what we've created playing together!! A big thanks to our great manager Manuela and our road crew Simon and Paul. You simply rock! It's time for me to face different musical challenges and to see where I'll head with my new rock band in London!"

POWER QUEST is starting the search to find a world-class vocalist to front the band and to jump straight into working on the band's fifth record. If you think you have what it takes, please contact Steve Williams at SteveW@power-quest.co.uk and include a photo, biography and both audio and video examples of your work. Applicants must be willing to tour and rehearse as required.

[icecab21]

i love that dudes voice, this will be interesting to see who they pick up.

[Ragehead91]

That guy was your standard Power Metal singer. Not bad though. I'm also interested in who they chose.

[mayhem-for-all]

He did good job but this opens a lot of doors to get more variety.
He wasn't bad but I don't think they are going to find anyone worse than he was.

[icecab21]

he was like the tears for fears dude fronting a power metal band. im not sure what standard means but in power metal i think it means a well trained singer.

[DayDreamer]

Awwwww damn!
I got all power quest albums and this is just disappointing!

[Ragehead91]

he was like the tears for fears dude fronting a power metal band. im not sure what standard means but in power metal i think it means a well trained singer.

I've never said he is bad. He just isn't anything special to me. He is a good singer but he doesn't stand out.

[icecab21]

his tone stands out to me. like everyones tone stands out to me.

[hiro23]

Ragehead:they should get Jorn to sing for them

[icecab21]

jorn could live in a recording studio

[Ragehead91]

Ragehead:they should get Jorn to sing for them

Every band should get Jorn as lead singer!

[icecab21]

could start a clone jorn foundation

[Ragehead91]

could start a clone jorn foundation

We have to get technology like they have on Kamino in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. An army of Jorns

[icecab21]

screw a army of one when you can have a army of jorn

[hiro23]

Seriously though I'm sure they will find a great lead vocalist

[mayhem-for-all]

This is the third member of theirs quitting.
Two being from the times of their debut.

I wonder how the hell are they going to make a record now.

[Ragehead91]

They should get the Twilightning guy.

[icecab21]

That would be awesome if they got him. I have not read why twilighting broke or the history of the band to see who took them away from power metal and towards rock. If the singer is into power metal that would be awesome if he joined this or formed a new band.

[hiro23]

Actually they already have a bassist, Oliver Holzworth was named as the new bassist, they said all they are looking for now is a guitarist and a vocalist.

I assume it will be like most other changes in a band, it will still have a similar sound yet incorporate the strengths of the new members.

[Rage1979]

i love that dudes voice, this will be interesting to see who they pick up.

I agree.

[Rage1979]

They should get the Twilightning guy.

Yeah last twilightning album was really boring.

[Ragehead91]

Yeah. They sort of did the same thing Edguy did.

[Rage1979]

Yeah. They sort of did the same thing Edguy did.

Very true.

[Rage1979]

I just love the song "Human machine" from Powerquest.

[mayhem-for-all]

I just love the song "Human machine" from Powerquest.

I love the solo on Wings of Forever.

[lcecab21]

why is power quest power quest that is my power question although i dont know if it has power its just regular question maybe

why is power so important in music?
is power quest like kings quest?
what is a quest
does power quest imply power metal and what sthe point of the name?

[hiro23]

Most likely they will go with someone unknown, but then again most bands have been known to surprise me a time or two

[AAAAAAAAA]

You don't say...

[mayhem-for-all]

Unknown?
They got Oliver Holzwarth for bass this year are you saying he is unknown too.

You don't say...

[hiro23]

I'm just saying that that's what most bands usually do, however if they get the most well known singer in the world that's just fine too.