Pänzer was formed in 2014
Pänzer 's vocalist , Schmier, who is also part of Destruction, has left the band, which consists of Pontus Norgren from Hammerfall, VO Pulver from GURD and Poltergeist , and Stefan Schwarzmann from Accept and formerly of Running Wild .
Schmier said in a statement:
"I've had a lot of fun these past few years, but now it's time for me to move on. Yes, I need to go.".
I want to focus 100% on Destruction and the upcoming challenges. A new drummer and a new album.
I want to thank everyone in Pänzer and I hope they continue without me. I was never a great Heavy Metal singer, but I had fun doing it!
Saying goodbye is never easy, but I need to do this for the sake of my life project, my privacy, and my future.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years. I'll see you on stage soon!
Pänzer released their second album, Fatal Command , last October via Nuclear Blast.
