Steve Williams and Andy Midgeley from UK melodic metal band POWER QUEST have made statements via their facebook profiles that the band is to end its 12 year existence:
The Quest is over…..
UK melodic metal outfit POWER QUEST will be calling time on their 12 year existence in 2013.
Keyboardist and founder member Steve Williams commented on the news as follows.
“I’ve decided that now is the time to say that the Quest is over. From a business perspective it is getting harder and harder for us to break even. None of us make any money from PQ (we all work day jobs) but I have been losing significant amounts of money when on the road for the past few years. No matter how much you love something, there comes a point where you have to look at the facts, not the dream.
I love nothing more than touring and making records but if there isn’t sufficient demand for the product then there comes a time when reality has to bite unfortunately.
I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PQ over the past 12 years….it is very much appreciated and it is what has kept me going through the years. It’s been a great ride and I’ve had the pleasure of having some great musicians in this band who I am proud to call my friends. Steve, Alessio, Andrea, Francesco, Rich, Paul, Andy, Gav, Colin, Chitty, Adam, Andre, Bill, Oliver, Gav Ward, ZP,Sam Totman, Pete and Ben……you guys have played such a huge role in making PQ what it has become and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My dream as a youngster was to make one album. It was not about being a rock star or making lots of money, although that would have been nice 🙂 It always has and always will be about the music first and foremost, so to have released 5 albums is way beyond anything I could have dreamt of to be honest.
Huge thanks to those who have done so much behind the scenes over the years as well, without whom it would have been immensely difficult for me. Step forward Manuela Froehlich, Anna Walker, Simon Burrell and Sprocket.
But it is you, the fans, who have joined the Quest and supported the band through all the ups and downs over the years that I save my final words of thanks for. You guys have been inspirational to me! I’ve always said that PQ fans are the best in the world…..and that is as true today as it has ever been. I hope you will understand my reasons for this decision and I hope to see as many of you as possible in the months and years to come.
We will be looking to do a couple of farewell shows in 2013 and hopefully make them a fitting way for us to take our leave.
It’s never an easy thing to know when the time is right to move on to pastures new, but I believe that time is now.
Through the wind and the rain we’ll meet again.……”
Steve
Guitarist Andy Midgeley stated:
“It’s true, we in Power Quest have decided to call it a day. There is no horrible conflict or crazy drama between us all, we just had to finally accept things as they were and face the truth in front of us.
I’d like to personally thank all the guys in the band for being not only great people but my brothers – so many great memories both on the road and in the studio that I’ll cherish forever… Our crew for their countless hard work behind the scenes, and last but not least – every single person who has supported the Quest throughout it’s 12 years of existence. I’ve met so many amazing people during my time in the band and without you guys none of this would have been possible, so thank YOU!
“The future unfolds as you head on your way, everything is possible – every day”
METAL SHOCK FINLAND’s Chief Editor Mohsen Fayyazi had an interview with keyboardist Steve Williams a year ago. You can read the interview at this location.
I was looking forward to another album 😦