Napalm Records power/melodic death metallers and 2013 International Wacken Battle winners, Crimson Shadows, have announced the departure of Jimi Maltais, and the addition of Blackguard's Paul ‘Ablaze’ Zinay as the band's new vocalist.

"With sadness, we would like to announce that Jimi Maltais and the band are parting ways. Jimi has provided the band with his crushing vocals and charisma for 10 great years but he is seeking other opportunities in his life. We would like to thank him for the awesome memories and effort he put forth with Crimson Shadows,” says the band.

Joining Crimson Shadows will be Paul Zinay of Montreal-based melodic death /power/folk metal band Blackguard. Zinay comments, "I’m elated to be joining my brothers in Crimson Shadows and share the burdens and triumphs of the eternal mile together. I’ve loved and respected this band since they started and to be asked to join their ranks is an honor and a privilege. Cheers to new and bright future for Crimson Shadows!"

Zinay will be joining Crimson Shadows just in time to record the band's follow up to their acclaimed label debut, Kings Among Men, for a Napalm Records release in late 2016 or early 2017.

“We are extremely excited to have Paul Ablaze join the ranks of Crimson Shadows. Having known Paul since early in our career as well as sharing the stage multiple times over the years, we know he is the perfect front man to lead the Crimson Warriors into battle. With his combination of intense vocals and high energy live performance this will open a new chapter for Epic Metal and dawn a new era for Crimson Shadows."

Fans of the band can see Jimi perform his last show as front man on January 30th at Spot One in Brampton, Ontario.