Spain's DARK MOOR have parted ways with bassist Daniel Fernández. He has issued the following statement:

"Hello to everybody,

I will try to go straight to the point in this statement.

After thinking about this a lot, I took this tough decision that my time in Dark Moor ends here. In the last few months my head was not with Dark Moor and this situation could have been damaging for the band and for my personal relation with Alfred, Enrik and Roberto in a near future, therefore after some conversations with the guys I have made this decision, which I think is the right thing to do.

I have spent almost five years in the family, almost five years in which I do not regret of anything, in which I have learned to be a good professional, both in studio and stage, in which I have recorded three works of art (Beyond The Sea, Tarot and Autumnal), in which I have shared lots of memories with the guys, good and bad, in which I have met lots of good and bad people. Five years of concerts in which I worked my fingers to the bone in order that YOU, the fans, could enjoy Dark Moor. I could keep saying a lot but lets leave that here, I said I was going to try to be as straightforward as possible.

I will keep playing with INNTRANCE, my main band from this moment, in which I will give 100%

I wish all the best to the band, from the bottom of my heart, and so to Enrik (Thanks my friend for teaching me during five years and for being that professional), to Alfred (such good moments with you bro, I will never forget that), to Rober (who are you going to share beers with from now on? Haha, I won't forget you mate...) and to Diana (what would we do without you?) .

And I don't want to say goodbye without thanking you for your support, you the fans keep us alive. Thanks a lot for everything!!"

See you soon!

Dani Fernández