Jeff Loomis: Warrel Dane Nevermore not dead...

Warrel: That's kind of the plan at this point. We'll see what works out. Greg: So if I can assume Jeff (Loomis) is not going to be the second guitar player, do you know who is yet? Warrel: Kind of... yeah... I don't want to... Greg: Still under wraps... got it. Warrel: It's really been kind of interesting to me, how many people, of very high caliber musicianship, are contacting me wanting Jeff's old job. Greg: In NEVERMORE, SANCTUARY or both? Warrel: Both. Greg: So let's segue there. The obvious first question, is NEVERMORE done? Warrel: No. Greg: Definitely not? There will definitely be another NEVERMORE album? Warrel: Oh yeah. Greg: Perfect. And can you ever see yourself reconciling with Jeff and Van (Williams) or are those bridges burned? Warrel: One bridge is burned, the other I'm still... It's like getting a very painful divorce. If you want to repair the situation you can, but there's one where I don't want to. I miss those guys. I think they made bad decisions. I'm going to Emo if I keep talking about it. Greg: Understood. Let me ask you this. At one point, there were all these rumors about disharmony within the camp. And on the (NEVERMORE) forum you made the comment, "... after so many years together you become a family, of course we fucking fight, we make up..." Was that you trying to keep the peace and keeping the alarmist element from rearing its head? Warrel: Kind of, yeah. Greg: So, were you genuinely surprised when they quit or was that a long time coming? Warrel: Yes... I was. I was extremely surprised and very, very upset and still am. As I... uh, yeah... I don't want to get messy. Greg: OK... more of general question about NEVERMORE. As a fan of the band, it always seemed that NEVERMORE had just a bit of bad luck, or perhaps was the victim of poor timing. When you look back on it, from the inside looking out, does it seem the same to you? Warrel: I think we had out fair share of bad timing and we had our fair share of disorganization within the camp. That's kind of what played into everything that happened. But I don't think I would really change anything, because everything happens for a reason. And the reason I'm here right now, and I'm talking to you is for a reason... and those guys decided that they didn't have as bad of an alcohol problem as I did... is for a reason. And, whatever... more

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