Reflections of Darkness - Music Magazine - THUNDER

Details: Written by: Sebastian Huhn; Published: 05 February 2009

On Saturday, 21st February THUNDER will play at Bochum’s Matrix. We’re sorry to announce, THUNDER will break up after the summer. The following message from the band reached us today:

Dear All

As we enter Thunder's 20th anniversary year, we've found ourselves becoming increasingly busy with our various activities outside of the band, and we've come to the conclusion that there are simply not enough hours in the day to fit it all in. Having discussed it at length, we've decided that this is a fitting time for us to hitch up our wagons and ride into the sunset.

We've therefore decided to give you advance notice that we intend to cease all recording and touring activity, as of the summer of 2009. In practical terms, this means that we will cease to be a band as of the summer, but until then it will be more or less business as usual. The 2008 Xmas Show CDs will be released as promised, and the previously announced shows in Europe (February) and Japan (April) will go ahead as planned. We will use these shows, as well as any festival slots we can secure, to make the most of the time left, and say our goodbyes to you.

We've played loads of fantastic shows over the last 20 years, but we want all the shows between now and when we go to be the best we've ever done. We really hope you'll want to be there to help us to do that.

Thanks
Thunder

The planned show for 21st February is taking place nonetheless. We recommend every rock fan not to miss this amazing band. As it’s now turned to a farewell tour, you shouldn’t hesitate to secure yourself a ticket now.

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