HALCYON WAY Parts Ways With Rhythm Guitarist Zane Matthews - Official Statement Available!

HALCYON WAY, has parted ways with rhythm guitarist Zane Matthews. Zane left the band on amicable terms and HALCYON WAY wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Zane spoke about his decision to leave the band:

"After 6 years in one of the greatest Metal bands ever, I have decided to leave for the sake of family and personal health. I have enjoyed my time in HALCYON WAY and it has been a life defining tenure. Me and the guys all remain brothers and I look forward to everything HALCYON WAY has to offer the Metal world in the years to come. It was a true privilege to write and contribute to the band, and to hear what was in my head fleshed out on the albums was a joy all its own. See all of you guys in the front row at the next HW show! I'm currently working on a project called "Bishop Lake" with an EP due out in Spring 2012. I also have a horror Punk/Metal band called School For Morticians slated to break wind sometime in mid 2012."

Guitarist Jon Bodan shared his thoughts on Zane leaving:

"As much as it pains us that our brother Zane has had to step away from HALCYON WAY, we have nothing but respect for his decision and wish him nothing but the best. We've gone to war with him for a long time, and he will truly be missed. Keep an eye out for his new projects as I'm sure they're going to be killer! We would also like to thank Eric Roberts, Rob Fisher from Void Of Reason, and Mike Perrone for filling in with us on several live dates when Zane's situation was a little unclear - you guys were a big help to us and we appreciate it."

HALCYON WAY, are still on board this spring for a tour with Delain and Trillium. The tour kicks off April 26th in Hamburg, Germany and winds up May 16th in London.

HALCYON WAY On Tour:

- April 26 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Gruenspan, in Hamburg, Germany
- April 27 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Lido, in Berlin, Germany
- April 28 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Progresja, in Warzaw, Poland
- April 29 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Masters of Rock Cafe, in Zlin, Czech Republic
- May 02 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Club 202, in Budapest, Hungary
- May 03 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Arena, in Vienna, Austria
- May 04 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Backstage, in Munich, Germany
- May 05 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Rock'n'Roll Arena, in Romagnano Sesia, Italy
- May 06 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Z7, in Pratteln, Switzerland
- May 08 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Gloria, in Cologne, Germany
- May 09 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Biebob, in Vosselaar, Belgium
- May 10 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Substage, in Karlsruhe, Germany
- May 11 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Alhambra, in Paris, France
- May 12 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at HMV Institute, in Birmingham, UK
- May 13 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Corporation, in Sheffield, UK
- May 15 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Academy 20, in Manchester, UK
- May 16 2012: w. Delain and Trillium at Koko, in London, UK

'IndoctriNation' is the sequel to 2010's 'Building The Towers' and continues the sound and theme of that album. It features 5 brand new original tracks; a cover of "Stand Up" by Steel Dragon (from the movie Rock Star - song originally written by Sammy Hagar), a radio edit of "The Age Of Betrayal", and an industrial remix of "The System".

Aurally combining the heaviness of bands like Testament, the technical prowess of Dream Theater, the power Metallic attitude of Evergrey and soaring vocal melodies, HALCYON WAY will leave you awestricken by their punishing riffs and unforgettable hooks.

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