TO/DIE/FOR Singer JAPE PERÄTALO Quits The Band - "I’ve Never Had The Right Technique... Now It Backfired In A Serious Way"
November 17, 2024, a month ago
Finland's gothic / melancholy metal outfit To/Die/For has parted ways with their vocalist Jape Perätalo.
A statement from Jape, dated November 15, 2024, reads:
"To/Die/For has been my whole life for many, many years. The band has broken up several times, but always with strong will and perseverance it has been kept alive. In April 2024, we did a tour in Mexico, and it felt good to notice that the fans had not forgotten us. However, during the entire tour, black clouds followed us because I was in pain for almost the entire tour. I forced myself to sing and perform even if it wasn't always worth it and it really took it’s toll after coming back to Finland. I had to cancel all the scheduled acoustic gigs that I do from time to time. I’ve never had the right technique for singing anyway and now it backfired in a serious way. The remaining original T/D/F members are willing to continue making music under the name of To/Die/For, and they have my blessing to do so. They are my friends. I'm still making songs by myself at home with no plans for the future, and IF I ever get my throat / singing in shape, then in that case I might return to a more active role in music. Until then, I'll heal my mental hangover alone by sailing and figuring out the winds of my life. Love to all.
Best regards, Jape TDF"
(Photo courtesy of the official To/Die/For Facebook page)
