The band themselves informed that they're re-uniting through their Facebook page with the next statement:
"The long silence is over! We know many of you have wondered what’s become of THUNDERSTONE—some even declaring the band dead. Well, we aren’t dead yet! In fact, in the next four weeks, we will announce major news regarding the band here and on Twitter. Stay tuned every Friday and you’ll know what’s happening in the near future. Believe me, it’s going to be exciting stuff!
In the meantime, feel free to post questions on our wall or send us private mail. We’ll do our best to reply as quickly as possible.
THUNDERSTONE is back! Spread the word!"
Only few days later the added a new statement telling that drummer Mirka Rantanen leaves the band:
"THUNDERSTONE has parted ways with drummer Mirka Rantanen. The band would like to thank Mirka for an amazing 10+ years as part of the mayhem crew. These are big boots to fill! Here’s Mirka’s message to the fans:
‘It has been a fantastic ten plus years with Thunderstone: touring, meeting great people and recording killer albums. Now, however, it’s time for me to call it a day and move on to new challenges. But be assured, you’ll be hearing from me in other projects! It’s time to say goodbye and thank you to the current and past members of the band, our road crews, record labels, management, and most importantly you, dear Thunderstone fans! Let the demons free until we touch the burning sun!’
Remember to leave a comment, send private messages and spread the news! Most importantly, check in next Friday for the second installment of THUNDERSTONE news".
