White Wizzard Announce The Return of “Over The Top” Vocalist Wyatt Anderson

In April of 2010, White Wizzard announced the departure of vocalist Wyatt “Screamin’ Deamon” Anderson. Anderson was the vocalist on the White Wizzard album “Over The Top” which seemed to come out of nowhere and wow metal fans all over. This news disappointed White Wizzard fans all over the world as it seemed that the band was making waves and on their way up. After two sub par replacement singers and a lot of negative feedback from the fans, it looks like White Wizzard has opened their ears and listened.  Wyatt Anderson is currently recording vocals for the band’s next release and will be a part of the band’s 2011 world tour.

On February 4th, bassist/founding member Jon Leon released the following statement via White Wizzard’s Official Facebook page:

“I am happy to announce that vocalist Wyatt Anderson has rejoined White Wizzard. I want to first and foremost thank Peter Ellis for giving us his all during the last few months. He is a great guy and we wish him all the best. I am sure he will find a great band and he will always be a part of us.

In the end Wyatt and I were able to find a way to make it work. It is what the fans have asked for as well. We know we had something special with Wyatt singing and myself writing, and we want to progress on that chemistry and keep moving forward. We found a way to work around some obstacles so we can pick up where we left off. Over the Top was an album we are both proud of. We are now recording the follow up due out early summer. We plan massive touring in 2011 as well. Thanks to our fans and I am proud and happy to say the screamin’ demon is back.”

Here is a statement from “The Screamin’ Demon” himself:

“Sometimes, people have to take a step back to gain perspective of their lives. That’s what I did. I didn’t see myself getting what I had always wanted out of a band at the level that White Wizzard was. I didn’t like being told what to do, not realizing that it was not only for the benefit of the band, but also for my benefit. Once I had stepped back, though, I began to see that I WAS getting what I had always wanted, it was just coming at a slower rate than what I had expected. Most people who dream of being in a professional band, spend their lives in pursuit of that dream, and never even come close; and I had just given it up. Fortunately, there is a silver lining to this story. White Wizzard and I have reconciled our differences, and I am proud to say that I will once again be handling the vocal duties. This is going to be an exciting time for all in the White Wizzard camp, and I look forward to seeing all of you fans out there once again.”

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