My Dying Bride Drummer Steps Down

"According to the band, sadly Shaun Steels has decided to part from MDB. His continuing illness shows no sign of abating and he feels the uncertaintly could be having a negative affect on his relationship with the band members. His statement below:

I would just like to salute MDB for the good times and wish them all well in the future, I feel I am not ready to fulfill the duties in a manner befitting MDB at this time and have decided to stand down. I am sad to be leaving but at this time I feel it is for the greater good of the band. Tak! The Winter.

MDB would like just like to say thanks to Shaun and to say we are sorry to see him part, but fully understand his position. Good luck Shaun. MDB"

Shaun Steels has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the group:

"I would just like to salute MY DYING BRIDE for the good times and wish them all well in the future, I feel I am not ready to fulfill the duties in a manner befitting MY DYING BRIDE at this time and have decided to stand down. I am sad to be leaving but at this time I feel it is for the greater good of the band."