The band have ended their search for a new guitarist, announcing that they will use two going into the future.

Crematory announced early this year that longtime guitarist and clean vocalist Mathias Hechler was leaving the band due to personal issues after 17 years, and after a rampant search today the gothic metallers have announced that they have replaced him with two guitarists instead of one.

Tosse Basler will handle rhythm guitars and clean vocals, and Rolf Munkes will handle lead guitars. The band released a statement introducing the new members:

“Tosse Basler is in the music-business for over 30 years and played in bands like Poison Asp, Forty Shades, Scapegoat, Avalanche or Evolution, who’s handling the rhythm guitar and the clean vocals. On the other hand, Rolf Munkes, who also has over 30 years of experience in the business, joined the band as the new lead guitarist. Rolf is also operating as a producer in his Empire Studios, were he worked with such acts as Majesty, Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath), Neil Murray (ex-Whitesnake and ex-Gary Moore), Don Airey (Deep Purple) or Doogie White (Michael Schenker Group).

“More guitars means more Metal! Crematory will hit the Kohlekeller Studio again, in September, to record their new album with producer Kristian Bonifer. And this album will cause some great surprises in spring 2016, which also marks the band’s 25th anniversary. Crematory will play several festivals in the summer then.”

With this change in line-up it is likely we will hear a new direction with Crematory, and we look forward to what they have to offer next year!