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CIVIL WAR Recruit Former FIREWIND Touring Vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter
February 11th, 2017

Swedish heavy metal group Civil War have recruited former Firewind vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter, revealing this development on February 9th, 2017.

Civil War issued the following statement: “We proudly present Kelly Sundown as the new voice of Civil War! He’s known for his work with Adagio, Beyond Twilight, Darkology, Epysode, Outworld, Zierler and touring singer for Firewind, (and) he brings experience and huge talent into our ranks.


Kelly Sundown

“We are very happy to say that we found just the right person and powerful voice we’ve been looking for.

“Help us give the warmest welcome to Kelly. We are all very excited to write a new chapter in Civil War’s history together!”

Civil War’s line-up is as follows;

Kelly Sundown Carpenter (vocals)
Rikard Sundén (guitars)
Petrus Granar (guitars)
Daniel Mullback (drums)
Daniel Myhrer (keyboards)

The departure of vocalist Patrik Johansson following a four-year tenure was revealed on December 22nd, 2016, Johansson having been the band’s frontman since their 2012 inception up until that point.

Third studio record The Last Full Measure was released in November 2016 via Napalm Records.