CARNAL FORGE have posted the following message at their official website (www.carnalforge.com):

“Jonas Kjellgren has left Carnal Forge after 7 years and five albums.

Jonas’ drop out from the band came just a few days ago, so we have focused on getting someone to replace him instead of writing explanations to everyone. Because of the up coming European tour with PRO-PAIN, it's been really hectic for us trying to find a new vocalist, but finally we can announce that Jens C. Mortensen (former Slapdash and Revolver) will be the new vocalist in CF.

Jens has rehearsed with CF just one time yet, but it sounded great as hell. Now he has at least 12 new songs to learn before the tour. Good luck J…

Everyone in CF welcomes Jens to the CF family and hopes that our fans will enjoy Jens vocals as much as we already do.

And we wish Jonas all the best in the future and thank you for all the great times we had together. Cheers!!!!!!”

Jonas Kjellgren comments, “I quit the band because I want to focus on my guitar playing and my studio. That’s the reason I quit the band. I love the guys in Carnal Forge and I wish them all the best in the future!!! It has been 7 years of pure joy. I have only good memories from those years. When I was asked to join the band in –97, I thought I was going to play the guitar, but no I was handed a microphone. At the first rehearsal they played Sweetbride and The otherside…. Oh man I was totally blown away, they were so godamn fast and tight, I knew I wanted to be in this band even if I didn’t play guitar! I think Carnal Forge is the best death-thrashmetal-act in the world, and they will continue to get better for every album they release. OK! Thanks to all maniacs out there! And thanks Carnal Forge for everything!!!”

Jens C. Mortensen states, “Um... what? Comment? Well wtf can I say?

As for me joining and why. I've known the guys for quite a while and I've worked with 'em in the past so I guess I was the "natural" choice for replacing Jonas on such a very short notice. And I do mean short, I heard through the grapevine that Jonas had left on Friday, got the call on Monday and we just had our first rehearsal Wednesday.

As for comments on Jonas leaving the outfit. I wish him the very best of luck and hope that he'll find whatever it is he's looking for.

As for the future of Carnal Forge I can only say that I'm certain that given some time to grow accustomed to each other ugly faces and strange smells, we'll prove all those in doubt of a vitalized CF Dead-Fucking-Wrong... now... pretty please, with sugar on top, leave me the fuck alone, I got shitloads of lyrics to learn.”