COMMUNIC ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW BASS PLAYER
After 22 years, our longtime bassist and founding member Erik Mortensen has decided to step down from COMMUNIC. With a new second guitarist already in place, we are now searching for a dedicated bass player to complete the new lineup.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a dynamic, skilled and confident bass player with solid technique and stage presence
• Has a passion for heavy metal and an understanding of COMMUNIC's musical style
• Is committed to rehearsals, songwriting, recording, and live performances
• Brings a positive attitude and works well as part of a team
While we welcome applications from anywhere, we are primarily looking for a player based in Southern Norway. COMMUNIC has always been an old-school rehearsal band, and regular in-person rehearsals remain an important part of how we write, arrange, and develop our music.
COMMUNIC has been active since 2004 and has released several critically acclaimed albums, touring throughout Europe and beyond. With our 20th anniversary celebrations for Waves of Visual Decay approaching, and new material already in the works, this is an exciting time to become part of the band's future.
If you believe you are the right person for Communic, please send us a short introduction, information about your musical background, links to songs and videos if you have.
Applications and inquiries can be sent to: communic@communic.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
COMMUNIC
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COMMUNIC SØKER NY BASIST
Etter 22 år har vår mangeårige bassist Erik Mortensen valgt å trekke seg fra COMMUNIC.
Med en ny andregitarist allerede på plass, er vi nå på jakt etter en dedikert bassist som kan fullføre den nye besetningen.
Vi ser etter deg som:
• Er en dynamisk, dyktig og selvsikker bassist med solid teknikk og god sceneutstråling
• Har en lidenskap for metal og forståelse for COMMUNICs musikalske uttrykk
• Er innstilt på øvinger, låtskriving, innspilling og liveopptredener
• Har en positiv innstilling og fungerer godt som en del av et team
Selv om vi tar imot henvendelser fra hele landet, ser vi primært etter en bassist bosatt i Sør-Norge. COMMUNIC har alltid vært et «old-school» øvingsband, og regelmessige fysiske øvinger er fortsatt en viktig del av hvordan vi skriver, arrangerer og utvikler musikken vår.
COMMUNIC har vært aktive siden 2004, gitt ut flere kritikerroste album og turnert over store deler av Europa og utover. Med 20-årsjubileet for Waves of Visual Decay på trappene, og nytt materiale allerede under arbeid, er dette en spennende tid å bli en del av bandets fremtid.
Dersom du mener du er den rette personen for COMMUNIC, send oss gjerne en kort presentasjon og litt informasjon om din musikalske bakgrunn.
Søknader og henvendelser sendes til: communic@communic.org
Vi ser frem til å høre fra deg!
COMMUNIC
OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
After 22 incredible years as a founding member of Communic, our longtime bassist and friend Erik Mortensen has decided to step down from the band due to personal health challenges that require his full attention and focus.
This has not been an easy decision, but it is one that has been made with mutual understanding, respect, and support from everyone involved. Over more than two decades, Erik has been an essential part of Communic's journey, contributing not only his musicianship but also his dedication, friendship, and countless memories both on and off stage.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for everything Erik has brought to the band throughout these years. His contributions have helped shape Communic into what we are today, and for that we will always be thankful.
While we are saddened to see this chapter come to an end, our primary concern is Erik's health and well-being. We fully support his decision to prioritize himself and focus on recovery.
Replacing Erik will not be an easy task. Having shared this journey together for more than two decades, his presence in the band has become an integral part of who we are. However, with new music currently in the works and our "Waves Over The North tour" approaching later this year, the search for a new bassist will begin immediately.
We wish Erik the very best for the future, a speedy recovery, and success in whatever path lies ahead. He will always be a valued part of the Communic family, and his contributions to Communic will never be forgotten.
- Communic
Statement from Erik:
"After much consideration, I have made the difficult decision to step away from Communic and focus on my health and personal well-being. This band has been a huge part of my life for over two decades, and I am incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together.
I would like to thank Oddleif, Tor Atle, everyone who has worked with the band over the years, and especially our fans around the world for your support, loyalty, and encouragement throughout this journey. The memories, experiences, and friendships I have gained through Communic will stay with me forever.
While this chapter is coming to an end for me, I look forward to seeing Communic continue its journey. I wish the guys nothing but success in the years to come.
Thank you all for being part of this incredible adventure."
- Erik Mortensen
