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Blabbermouth: ...LEAVES' EYES announced this past weekend that it had parted ways with (vocalist) Liv Kristine and replaced her with Elina Siirala...(who) made her live debut with the band...in Jakarta, Indonesia...
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The band's side of the story:
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"We understand that many fans and friends are surprised and shocked about the change in our band...it was not an easy decision for every one involved....In the last decade...(guitarist) Thorsten Bauer and Alex Krull (keyboardist/co-vocalist and Liv's husband) wrote the music for LEAVES' EYES, and Liv took care of the lyrics...
"The idea to go separate ways came up in January...The decision...was taken by all LEAVES' EYES members, including Liv...(She) was happy to have the opportunity to plan changes in her future life and she does not have to go on tour so much anymore...A mediator — a friend of Liv and Alex — was at the band meeting...
"...We supported Liv...in her solo career...It was...agreed to help Liv for...her further projects at the studio just like in the past...
"At the moment, we can't tell you more details as legal actions are in process...Please respect the privacy of Liv and Alex! Disrespectful postings and bashing is harming their family situation and their son..."
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Her side of the story:
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"Dear fans and friends...your endless support and passion keeps me going on in these difficult times. I have nothing to hide, nothing to fear.
"I was told a bit longer than a week ago that I am not preferred as the band's singer for further tours and recordings anymore. I asked for the situation concerning Indonesia and the soon-to-happen up-coming shows. The answer was 'No.' I asked if there's a replacement and I got no clear answer...A few days later, there certainly was a replacement. I must say — that was 'quick'!
"I can't believe this process happened behind my back, parallel to a huge disappointment in my private life..."
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Not to put too fine a point to it, but someone is lying like a rug -- and the fact that Liv's husband is
still in the band makes it
very hard be even-handed. It's also very hard not to conclude that somewhere among the "legal actions" and "difficult times" and "huge (but private) disappointment" is a divorce proceeding -- unless Alex decided that it was time for their son to have a traditional stay-at-home mom!