Bill Steer of CARCASS has posted on the MySpace of his side project FIREBIRD the following message:

"It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Smok Smoczkiewicz from Firebird. This split has come quite unexpectedly, and is due to personal reasons.

"We would like to wish him the very best in all his endeavours. It's safe to say you'll be hearing more from this outstanding musician in the future.
As our appearances at Loud Park and Damnation festivals are almost upon us, we have spoken to a couple of old friends who have kindly offered to help out. We'll give you more details shortly."

FIREBIRD who's music style isВ reminiscent of seventies rock bands such as Cream, Humble Pie, Free, Canned Heat, Freddie King, Allman Brothers, Little FeatВ etc had their 5th album 'Grand Union' released last Spring.

We still have on heavy rotation here on Tangra Mega Rock - 'Caledonia'В andВ 'Lonely Road' from the album.

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