OUTWORLD Keyboardist/Founding Member Quits

sh0kr0k · March 5th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Keyboardist Bobby Williamson of the Texas metal band OUTWORLD has issued the following update:

"Due to overwhelming and stressful tasks that I took on, rehearsal schedule problems, sleep deprivation and damage to my hearing (tinnitus), I have made the decision to leave OUTWORLD. This was a hard decision to make, but I feel it's best for me.

"Rusty Cooley [guitar] and I, the founding members of this band, began OUTWORLD years ago with the vision of putting together an amazing metal band that could measure up with the quality of bands like SYMPHONY X, DREAM THEATER, etc., and I think we conquered that vision to a degree. However, things have changed for me, it became not fun anymore and too hard to persevere with little positive return.

"But I'm not done with music! And I look forward to writing music of my own...not sure which direction I will take yet as far as a project or a band.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of those devoted fans we have gathered over the years that truly believed in us. You helped us win the Famecast video competition, an amazing and gloriful accomplishment that each of us will never forget. Cheers to you! Hopefully OUTWORLD fans will continue to follow each member in OUTWORLD as we take on other endeavors. I feel OUTWORLD will go down as the best metal band that never reached its full potential in the music industry."

OUTWORLD is currently searching for a new label to release its sophomore album. New audio samples are available on the group's MySpace page.

In late 2006, OUTWORLD released its self-titled debut on France's Replica Records to both critical and artist acclaim.

The band has been heralded as a blend of key influences PANTERA, SYMPHONY X, LAMB OF GOD, and DREAM THEATER, but with a sound all its own.

I wish you all the best Bobby! You rock! And I hope for all the best success for the Outworld guys - you're amazing! Keep up the awesome work!!

ZHJ&T · March 6th, 2008, 05:33 PM

Wish you all the best Bobby and can understand where you're coming from. I wish everyone in the Outworld camp the best.

Jasun

Dolamite S. Biffle · March 6th, 2008, 09:46 PM

I wish everyone the best of luck with whatever they will be doing in the future.

J-Man · March 8th, 2008, 10:31 AM

Don't worry about Bobby he will rebound, and rebound gracefully and stronger. I mean he is such a class act there is no doubt.

Chris Rifkin(HalcyonF5 and Stu · March 8th, 2008, 06:31 PM

Ah man that sucks.....

TX Metal Cowboy · March 8th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Sorry to hear this but I understand completely. Outworld have been going strong for such a long time, with nobody paying attention like they deserved! Bobby I wish you all the best my friend and I'm sure I'll see you around soon.

FataMorgana · March 14th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Carlos is leaving too...if I read the MySpace blog correctly.

sh0kr0k · March 14th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FataMorgana

Carlos is leaving too...if I read the MySpace blog correctly.

Yeah

But we get to look forward to hearing him again too! In Coldera with Bill Hudson. \m/

March 5th, 2008, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
sh0kr0k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 4,706	OUTWORLD Keyboardist/Founding Member Quits Keyboardist Bobby Williamson of the Texas metal band OUTWORLD has issued the following update: "Due to overwhelming and stressful tasks that I took on, rehearsal schedule problems, sleep deprivation and damage to my hearing (tinnitus), I have made the decision to leave OUTWORLD. This was a hard decision to make, but I feel it's best for me. "Rusty Cooley [guitar] and I, the founding members of this band, began OUTWORLD years ago with the vision of putting together an amazing metal band that could measure up with the quality of bands like SYMPHONY X, DREAM THEATER, etc., and I think we conquered that vision to a degree. However, things have changed for me, it became not fun anymore and too hard to persevere with little positive return. "But I'm not done with music! And I look forward to writing music of my own...not sure which direction I will take yet as far as a project or a band. "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of those devoted fans we have gathered over the years that truly believed in us. You helped us win the Famecast video competition, an amazing and gloriful accomplishment that each of us will never forget. Cheers to you! Hopefully OUTWORLD fans will continue to follow each member in OUTWORLD as we take on other endeavors. I feel OUTWORLD will go down as the best metal band that never reached its full potential in the music industry." OUTWORLD is currently searching for a new label to release its sophomore album. New audio samples are available on the group's MySpace page. In late 2006, OUTWORLD released its self-titled debut on France's Replica Records to both critical and artist acclaim. The band has been heralded as a blend of key influences PANTERA, SYMPHONY X, LAMB OF GOD, and DREAM THEATER, but with a sound all its own. I wish you all the best Bobby! You rock! And I hope for all the best success for the Outworld guys - you're amazing! Keep up the awesome work!! __________________ last.fm : twitter : ZillowZollo blog

March 6th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 3,352	I wish everyone the best of luck with whatever they will be doing in the future. __________________ One of the mofo's helping to bring Nocturnal Rites to ProgPower USA XI “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

March 8th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
J-Man J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,034	Don't worry about Bobby he will rebound, and rebound gracefully and stronger. I mean he is such a class act there is no doubt. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of Tarot for PPUSA XI Marketing/Promotions for Nightmare Records Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties

March 8th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Rifkin(HalcyonF5 and Stu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 687	Ah man that sucks..... __________________ I guess I picked a bad time to stop sniffing glue -------------------- DISCLAIMER: All of my posts/threads are my expressed typed opinion and the reader is not to assume these comments are absolute fact, law, or truth unless otherwise stated in said post/thread.

March 8th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
TX Metal Cowboy Picture Boy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 419	Sorry to hear this but I understand completely. Outworld have been going strong for such a long time, with nobody paying attention like they deserved! Bobby I wish you all the best my friend and I'm sure I'll see you around soon. __________________ You'll never force me to denounce...

March 6th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZHJ&T Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,085	Wish you all the best Bobby and can understand where you're coming from. I wish everyone in the Outworld camp the best. Jasun

March 14th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
FataMorgana Fates Warning!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE, TX, US Posts: 956	Carlos is leaving too...if I read the MySpace blog correctly. __________________ Zero Hour MySpace Zero Hour Forum