Vocalist Ryo Kinoshita has announced his departure from long-running Japanese metalcore outfit Crystal Lake. Kinoshita held the lead vocalist position in the band from 2012 up until his departure. In a statement shared by the band earlier today, September 28th, he outlined his reasons for departing the group.
Here’s what he had to say:
“I have decided to leave Crystal Lake.
I sincerely apologize to all the fans and everyone involved for whom I have caused a great deal of trouble since the hiatus from September of last year.
As previously mentioned in the hiatus announcement last year, I have an illness known as adjustment disorder, and I have decided that it will be extremely difficult for me to continue as a member of the band in the future.
It was certainly not an easy decision, but I believe I made the best choice by taking the time to reflect on myself. I struggled for 10 years and continued to fight. I didn’t have many allies and I relied only on myself and the voices of the fans.
I have been suffering from adjustment disorder for about 5 years. Some days I can’t sleep, some days I can only sleep. Sometimes everything becomes pitch black and you can’t move like a corpse. There were many times when I couldn’t stop crying before a live show.
But I am proud of what Crystal Lake has achieved around the world and what we have achieved with the help of our crew, staff and everyone.
Crystal Lake has been the number one live band in the world for the past decade, without a doubt.
Thank you very much to all the fans who supported me during the 10 years I was around.
Ryo.”
In light of Kinoshita‘s departure, the group have begun hosting open auditions. Those looking to try their hand at fronting the band can find more details over at crystallake-audition.com.
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