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WITCHFINDER GENERAL Reunites, Begins Work On New Album
WITCHFINDER GENERAL, one of the few bands of the
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) era to opt
for the classic early BLACK SABBATH dirge rather than
the more uptempo metal of most of their countrymen,
has reformed and is presently holding auditions to
replace singer Zeeb Parkes. "Derm [drummer Dermot
Redmond], Rod [Hawkes, bass] and Phil [Cope, guitar]
are back together and it's official," reads a press
release. "They start recording two tracks next weekend
with a view to doing the third album. The band are
currently looking for a vocalist to replace Zeeb.
"We have been asked so many questions about what has
happened to Zeeb Parkes? The name Zeeb Parkes was
invented purely for the band. When the band split,
Zeeb Parkes ceased to be. The character behind Zeeb
Parkes who wishes to keep his identity anonymous has
moved on to other things."
Commented Phil: "It is no secret that the friendship
between Zeeb and myself has finished. Looking back
Zeeb was an inspiration to us all and I have some
great and happy memories of him, so many that I could
write a bestseller about it! But Zeeb is into other
things now and I wish him all the best.
"We are back together hopefully to record the
'elusive' third album. There may even be a track
including the first rhythm section of Steve [Kinsell,
drums] and Toss [McCready, bass], if they can be
forced out of retirement ha! ha! This is a small
thanks to everyone who has stood by the band. The guys
have no plans to ever play live again but at least new
material is on its way."