Talking about frontman departures, Ian Astbury has announced he is leaving Riders Of The Storm, the band formed by former Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger which performs mainly Doors songs (and which was called Doors Of The 21st Century until the other surviving member of The Doors, John Densmore, stopped them). Astbury plans to relaunch The Cult with guitarist Billy Duffy.
Confirming his decision, Astbury told reporters this week: "I have enjoyed performing and sharing the stage with Ray and Robby immensely. I have learned a great deal from the both of them, and it certainly has expanded my abilities as a performer. This has been a difficult decision to make but I feel I would be holding them back as well as myself if I did not depart at this time".
Riders Of The Storm's manager confirmed the band would continue and a new vocalist will now be recruited.