THE HIDDEN HAND, the band featuring hard rock
guitar legend Scott "Wino" Weinrich (ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT
CARAVAN), has split up.

Commented Weinrich: "Without going into
detail to embarrass anyone, this is a message to inform everyone THE
HIDDEN HAND no longer exists. I cannot any longer tolerate being
promised stuff that never happens or be accused of dishonesty. I think
in my long and fruitful career I have always tried to be fair and
honest, even going out of my way creatively and financially to make it
happen including compromise. I have put an enormous burden on my family
and myself to try and fulfill my dreams which have not been to enrich
myself financially, but to enrich others as well as myself spiritually
and emotionally. The music industry these days turns on the most
mediocre crap, be it pop or cheesy black metal, which is really just
sickening or laughable. So be it. I will still be wholeheartedly
dedicated to the SHRINEBUILDER project with Chris and Al of OM and
Scott from NEUROSIS. This will be a long way off but I KNOW these dudes
are FOR REAL. SO all I will say now is thanks for believing. I'm sure
some will assume I am some ego guy who's impossible to work with,
nothing is farther from the truth. I just expect the same amount of
fairness and respect I give. A tall call these days, unfortunately."

For some time now. But I do look forward to listen to that new project, sounds promising!

So speaks the Man,hail Weinrich,one of the few that has the guts to say exactly what's on his mind, and one of the reasons I have always been drawn to his work.

I'm glad SHRINEBUILDER is finally coming to fruition.

I have so much Wino material to catch up on...but it's a fun ride.