Guitarist Jack Owen has quit CANNIBAL CORPSE, according to a posting on the band's web site. "We are currently working with a replacement," the group write. "All scheduled concerts will still take place. Check back for a more detailed statement in the days to come."

Owen has spent the last few months moonlighting in ADRIFT, a new "emotive, aggro hard-rock" band also featuring ex-EPITAPH/RESURRECTION drummer Kevin Astl. The group are scheduled to perform at Masquerade in Ybor City in Florida on May 22, to be followed by a "showcase" gig at Whisky A-Go Go in West Hollywood, California on May 27.

oh well... pat o'brien is a better guitarist and alex webster writes most of the material now anyway, from what i remember.

FU, jack owen rules.

alex webster writes like 50% of all Cannibal music, but Jack Owen still wrote alot of material as well. plus he was an original member. sucks he's out

He should've stayed and let the drummer quit.

another metalhead gone fag

Atleast he didn't quit to join some faggy red chord metalcore band

CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the group:

"After 15 years with CANNIBAL CORPSE, I've decided to leave the group. My heart just wasn't in it anymore, and it was reflected in my appearance on stage. Times change, and I just don't enjoy the music as much as I used to, and the only thing keeping me in the band was steady work, and the pay. These things makes it unfair to myself, my band members, and especially the fans.

"I'd like to thank all the members of CANNIBAL CORPSE, past and present, for sharing in the conquest of an entire genre of music. I wish the band continued success... I would especially like to thank the fans for being there for 15 years. Without you, I wouldn't have made it this far. Your dedication to death metal is unbelievable.

"I am going to continue in music, of course, with ADRIFT. I'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding, and support of my decision. We will meet again, I'm sure."