Doug Aldrich has announced that he has parted ways with Whitesnake after playing with the band for over a decade and the guitarist also dispelled rumors that he left the group to launch his own solo career.

Aldrich issued the following message to fans, "Thanks to my big bro David (Coverdale) for such a killer run together!! So many songs, tours, projects, always inspiring and pushing each other!

"Mostly I was to thank the loyal WS Choir and fans around the world. You have been so amazing to me and it's been an honor to play for you with WS. I love you guys and I'll see you all again. Thank you so very much for your unending support.

"Also, not sure how or where the info started about a solo career but this is not true or correct information. I have no plans at this time to go solo. I'm just not in the Whitesnake/David Coverdale band anymore.

"I'll let you guys know what I'm doing ASAP but for now please know I very much appreciate your support and will hopefully do a statement with my brutal brother DC shortly.

"Big love for the Aldrich clan."