UK-based power metal band POWER QUEST recently announced that vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala (ex-FIREWIND, FARO, AVALON) has left the band.

An update from the group reads: "We are pleased to finally reveal the identity of the new Power Quest frontman. Please welcome Colin Callanan to the Power Quest family!

Colin, 31, is from Galway, Ireland and will make his live debut with the band in Wakefield on November 27th. The show will be streamed "live" on the internet as well! Previously Colin has been heard fronting his own projects, DARK CRYSTAL and KARUNA."

Steve Williams commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Colin into the band. He impressed each and every one of us at his audition a couple of months back and he really understands what Power Quest is all about. His voice and personality are exactly what we have been looking for. Welcome aboard brother!"

Colin added: "I'm really happy to be joining Power Quest! I've been following the band since their very first demo release on mp3.com and have already been singing Power Quest songs for many years to help me keep my vocal skills up to scratch. I've always thought it would be great to get the opportunity to sing with an internationally acclaimed outfit such as Power Quest, and was really glad when I got the invite from Steve to come over and jam with the band to see how the chemistry is. Well it was really cool hanging out with the Power Quest family over those days and I tried to give them a good blast of my voice in the rehearsal room so they could see if my technique and style was what Power Quest are after. We both agree it's a good match, and I'm really enthusiastic about being the new voice of Power Quest and offering as much as I can to the band on the old songs, as well as working with the guys to write new material together. I look forward to many more gigs and tours, and plenty of craic as we say in Ireland!"

The band continue: "Thanks to everyone who auditioned for the vocalist position in the band. We had some really great candidates and it was a tough decision to make but we wish everyone the very best in their future musical endeavours."

Power Quest, ELVENKING, BEHOLDER and SECRET SPHERE are among the acts confirmed for The Arctic Festival 2012 being held at The Bridgehouse2 in Canning Town, London, UK from Friday, January 6th to Sunday, January 8th.

Tickets: - 14+ £8 Day Tickets - £15 Weekend Tickets

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