(25 July 2011 - Colorado Springs, CO) After more than three decades of delivering heavy metal to the masses, JAG PANZER have decided to call it quits.

"We are proud of every album we released and the support we've received from the heavy metal community," states guitarist and founder Mark Briody. " We've played so many places around the world and enjoyed every minute of it but the time has come where we just cannot move forward as a band."

Guitarist Christian Lasegue left the band last month to pursue his degree full time. "Christian did an amazing job on The Scourge of the Light and it was a pleasure working with him," continues Briody. "We wished Christian well but kept this quiet until we found a replacement."

Drummer Rikard Stjernquist says,"Several guitar players applied for the job. It was a pleasant surprise to see so many young guitarists with advanced chops. One player, 19 year old Jake Dreyer, submitted videos of him nailing solos from both Chris Broderick and Christian Lasegue. We were ready to welcome Jake into the band but unfortunately that will not happen. There is no doubt in any of our minds that Jake will go on to be a household name in his own right."

Bassist John Tetley adds a final statement:" In closing, we'd like to send out a huge heartfelt THANK YOU to metal fans throughout the world. You all rule!"

Well I, at least, am sorry to see them go. They did an admirable job of soldiering on through the years.

After THAT many years, why pack it in now? They clearly weren't doing it for the fame / fortune. Good band, first two vinyls are essential METAL.

Sucks.

Especially sucks for that Jake kid. Would've gotten in the band if they stayed together.

I bet that kid is already applying for the Nevermore slot

Probably.

Sucks, these guys were always really good.

Always loved their solos, but I got tired of their annoying vocals and irritating guitar tone pretty quickly...