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dead6skin6mask6
09-26-2004, 02:24 PM
GREEN CARNATION Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement - Sep. 26, 2004

GREEN CARNATION, the Norwegian band featuring Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER), have parted ways with drummer Anders Kobro. A replacement has been found in the shape of Tommy Jackson, a longtime fan and friend of the band.

"Anders is a metal drummer and most of all, an extreme metal drummer," Tchort said in a statement. "We didnt feel that his drumming skills was what GREEN CARNATION needed for the two last albums, his skills are of much more use in a band like CARPATHIAN FOREST, where he still plays. We want the drums to play a more important role than they have for the two last albums, and therefore we have agreed with Anders Kobro for him to step down, and for Tommy Jackson to take his place. We believe that the band will benefit and progress from this change, as Tommy is more of the drummer we want in the style we are playing. Kobro agrees to that.

"So, no matter how standard it may sound, it is for musical differences that our ways part with Anders Kobro, but obviously he played an important role on the three albums he did with the band and there are mixed feelings with this change, but we all believe it will be for the best.

"We believe that it would be best if the news are breaked sooner than later, as we want the album to be in focus when the time of release is closing in and not a member change, so feel free to announce the line up change already now.

"GREEN CARNATION will still play the two confirmed shows on October 2nd (Lost Souls Festival, headliner, Kristiansand) and 8th (Tribute, headliner, Sandnes), with Tommy Jackson on drums."

GREEN CARNATION's new album will be released in early through The End Records in the U.S. and Season of Mist in Europe.

Buman
09-26-2004, 04:17 PM
Jeez. Yet another line-up change in GC? Well, so long Anders. Your deeds will not be forgotten! Best of luck to you! If I remember correctly the replacement Tommy Jackson is also the drummer of SoXpan (where also Stein Roger plays). In that case he's a good replacement. I saw SoxPan at the Quart festival this summer. Using a rather small set he seemed to be a component drummer.

dead6skin6mask6
09-27-2004, 10:44 PM
indeed... it's going to be rather interesting to say the least! especially since it has been said that the new cd is the heaviest thing theyve done

Alexandr
09-28-2004, 10:52 AM
:confused: These are really surprising news. I loved Anders' work for Green Carnation and I hope Tommy will be as good as he was. I wish the best of luck to you both, Anders and Tommy, in your new roles.

Kjetil N
09-28-2004, 11:59 AM
Hello everyone!

The new album is not only contain the heaviest green carnation might have done, it`s also the most progressive, 70`s, melodic, spooky, beautiful, rock`n roll and so on that the band has ever done. If you see what I mean.

Cheers!

Kjetil

Hammasphee
09-28-2004, 12:03 PM
So who has recorded the drums on the new album then?

Kesser
09-28-2004, 04:28 PM
Originally posted by dead6skin6mask6
GREEN CARNATION Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement - Sep. 26, 2004

GREEN CARNATION, the Norwegian band featuring Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER), have parted ways with drummer Anders Kobro. A replacement has been found in the shape of Tommy Jackson, a longtime fan and friend of the band.

Bad news, for me Kobro is the one of the best drummers in the world ;/ But we will see, maybe Tommy is as good as A.K. :D

Kenneth Silden
09-28-2004, 11:53 PM
Anders Kobro is doing all the drumming on the newest album.

Buman
09-29-2004, 03:55 PM
Originally posted by Kenneth Silden
Anders Kobro is doing all the drumming on the newest album.

Hey, it's the new keyboard player. Welcome onboard, buddy! Looking forward to hearing you play...

revileandy
09-30-2004, 05:35 PM
This is indeed sad news, Kobro is a fantastic drummer and it was a pleasure to watch him play with GC when they were in Ireland.

on the bright side, from what I've heard about Tommy Jackson i'm sure he will be a very suitable replacement for the band

Damien666
09-30-2004, 08:58 PM
I am sure Kobro appreciate all your support to him as a drummer, and we believe that you will appreciate his last effort with the band as well - the 4th full length album to be released in February 2005.

Thurisaz
10-07-2004, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by Kesser
Bad news, for me Kobro is the one of the best drummers in the world ;/ But we will see, maybe Tommy is as good as A.K. :D

Totally agree with that... Pff, damn... You really are gonna have to proof yourself Tommy...

Damien666
10-07-2004, 08:10 PM
Hi guys

We did a gig last weekend with Tommy on drums, and it went really well. And that was after 3 rehearsals only. Remember, Kobro have been with the band since 2000 up to September 2004, and have 3 albums and 30-40 shows with the band, not to mention all the rehearsals between. Tommy has alot to live up to, but i think the 200 people present at our show last weekend, went home satisfied! Give Tommy some time to adjust and he will satisfy you guys as well (and i am not talking about sex now).

By the way, we played 4 songs from the upcoming album, and they are our new personal live favourites. There was a poll in the audience as well, and they rated 3 out of the 4 to be the best in the whole set, so something to look forward to for you guys...

Kenneth Silden
10-08-2004, 11:59 AM
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Hi guys

We did a gig last weekend with Tommy on drums, and it went really well. And that was after 3 rehearsals only. Remember, Kobro have been with the band since 2000 up to September 2004, and have 3 albums and 30-40 shows with the band, not to mention all the rehearsals between. Tommy has alot to live up to, but i think the 200 people present at our show last weekend, went home satisfied! Give Tommy some time to adjust and he will satisfy you guys as well (and i am not talking about sex now).

By the way, we played 4 songs from the upcoming album, and they are our new personal live favourites. There was a poll in the audience as well, and they rated 3 out of the 4 to be the best in the whole set, so something to look forward to for you guys...^¨

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I'm sure in time he can satisfy you sexually as well, with some insane double bassdrumming if played extremely loud... Hehe
Best regards Kenneth

tommy jackson
10-18-2004, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by Thurisaz
Totally agree with that... Pff, damn... You really are gonna have to proof yourself Tommy...


I`ll do my best! Anders is a good drummer, but things are now going the right way, with rehersals and these 2 live shows.
Things are working out just fine! I won`t let you down!!!

Best regards Tommy J.