British extreme metal band Cradle of Filth has announced that it is parting ways with guitarist Richard Shaw and keyboardist Anabelle Iratni .
In a statement, vocalist Dani Filth wished his former bandmates good luck on their new journey and announced that they will be replaced by Donny Burbage , who will fill in as guitarist during the tour, and Zoe Marie Federoff , who will take over keyboards for Iratni.
Regarding the reasons that led the members to leave Cradle of Filth, Dani wrote: “Unfortunately, it is what it is. If someone feels their time in the band is over, who am I to argue? We have to respect that people have personal commitments and/or find the task of being in a band like Cradle exhausting at times.”
To the relief of fans, Dani assured that the band will continue with its tour plans and dates "tirelessly as always.".
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