Former EVERGREY bassist talks about departure from band

As has already been reported, bass guitarist Jari Kainulainen recently parted company with Swedish rockers EVERGREY to become a permanent member of US metal band KILLING MACHINE. His departure came after a period of turmoil within the band which also saw two other members go their separate ways.

Discussing his sudden departure Jari Kainulainen said: "Leaving Evergrey was a hard decision to make. I loved the music and the company! But after two years, it felt like nothing was really happening with the band and there was never any concrete plans. The atmosphere in the band was good, but I would like to play live more than what they were actually doing."

Going on to talk about his addition to the ranks of KILLING MACHINE, Kainulainen said: "Peter (Scheithauer - Killing Machine Guitarist) made contact some time ago and told me about Killing Machine and their future plans and he gave me a few samples of their music. Lets just say, it´s straight out metal and I loved it.! And then it was decision making time, so I ended up leaving Evergrey and joined Killing Machine. I'm really looking forward to getting on the road with the guys. What's more is I get to play with a drummer who gives the Duracell bunny nightmares!"

KILLING MACHINE current line up is Csaba Zvekan (Sardonyx) - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (Temple of Brutality / Belladonna) - Guitar, Jari Kainulainen (Evergrey / Stratovarius) - Bass Guitar and Jon Dette (Slayer / Testament) - Drums.

The band are lining up a busy schedule which will see them performing at numerous high profile festivals and shows through the summer.
Confirmed shows are:
15 June - Parc Des Sports Charles Ehrmann, Nice, FRANCE www.gdp.fr (supporting AC / DC)
18 June - Stade De France, Paris, FRANCE www.gdp.fr (supporting AC / DC)
26 June - Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, BELGIUM www.graspop.be
29 July - Headbangers Open Air, Brande-Hörnerkirchen, near Elmshorn, GERMANY www.headbangers-open-air.de
7 August - Wacken Open Air, Wacken, GERMANY www.wacken.com
13 August - Bulldog Bash, Long Marston, UK www.bulldogbash.eu
15 August - Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Hall, Derbyshire, UK www.bloodstock.uk.com

Six new KILLING MACHINE songs can be heard at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa Namely 'Skull and Bone', 'Hell Raiser', 'Free Nation', 'Black Sun', 'Nailed To The Cross' and 'Morning Star'.

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Tags:  Everygrey, Jari Kainulainen, Killing Machine, Peter Scheithauer 

Jason Fisher    May 25, 2010