Some folks are gonna be very disappointed: ex-Emperor drummer and convicted killer Bård "Faust" Eithun has left legendary criminal black-metal group Dissection, the band led by convicted felon and guitarist/vocalist Jon Nödtvedt. Faust has reportedly "been tense about what impression the whole deal with Dissection would do to him in practice and that he has come to the conclusion that he can't stand behind and live up to the demands of Dissection's Satanic concept, with the inevitable result that he has to leave the band." He comments that "my relation to Dissection is simply musical. The problem occurs when the band takes form more as a cult where there are rules for behaviors and strict codes." Fair enough, I suppose. Apparently he didn't realize how strongly devoted the band was to their dark lord Satan. Jon's response? "I don't ask from anyone to be anything else than himself", he said, "but if a member of the band isn't capable of living up to the ideology and giving the band his full and wholehearted dedication, then I see no other option than us going separate ways, really. I can only show Faust my appreciation for being open and honest about it at an early stage, because now we can go on and look for someone who is right for the band before we record our forthcoming album. I further wish Faust the best of luck for the future." Of course that means that the band is now looking for a replacement, so if you think you're dedicated in all the right ways, you should get in touch.