Power Quest bassist Steve Scott has decided to make his move to New Zealand a permanent one and will leave the band.
In a press release the band say “we are all very sorry to see him go but wish him all the best in his new life.”
Steve Scott commented: "Well it's been almost 10 years with Dragon Heart (now Dragonforce) and then Power Quest playing along side Keyboard legend Steve Williams. Looking back over those years it has been a fabulous time both recording and touring, too many funny stories as usual from the tours to go into but maybe I'll write a book or bring out a DVD with it all. I would like to thank the guys in the band and management for the great times we have had and I wish them all the best with the future tours and recordings.
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“Life is so sweet here down-under that it just makes damn good sense to me and to the band to pass the "torch" of Power Metal Bass Playing over to someone else, someone who lives a bit closer than the other side of the world, so the quest goes on"
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Reflecting on the news, Steve Williams adds: "It is the end of an era for sure. Having formed the band with Steve back in 2001 and having played together since 1999, it will certainly be strange not having him alongside us. As you can tell, Steve seems totally happy with his life in NZ and that's a cool thing. Thanks for everything over the years dude, we're gonna miss ya!"
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Power Quest will now begin the search for a new bass player immediately and have a busy year ahead, including recording, live shows and a trip to the USA.
They are also confirmed for the first edition of a new UK festival called Metalfest, set to take place on September 25-27, 2009 at the Dudley JB's. Blaze Bayley, Brainstorm and Threshold are also lined up for this event.