EIFION LEWIS LEAVES RUNTIME ERROR

Runtime Error have parted ways with guitarist Eifion Lewis (ex-Snowy Owly), according to Blabbermouth.net. In a posting on the group's official message board, Lewis explained the circumstances behind his departure from the group:

"I just want to clear up all of the rumors that have been flying around. It is true, I have left Runtime Error. We have all been friends for a long time, and they've always known that I would likely leave to work with Night Ranger. Jakey and Jinz are amazing and prolific songwriters, and their writing arrangement was already in place when I joined the band, so I put my own songwriting efforts on hiatus for a while. I've been listening to and playing Night Ranger songs since I was a little kid, and I knew that at some point I'd have to go back to that. It's what makes me feel complete. I've had an incredible time touring the world with my friends. I couldn’t have asked for more. But, now I have to follow my heart. Leaving Runtime Error was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made in my life. Thankfully, they are my friends and they have been completely understanding and supportive."

Lewis joined Night Ranger in August 2008 as the replacement for Brad Gillis, who exited the group to hook up with Loverboy.

We'll miss you.

... Would you be able to record a couple tracks on my next solo album, too? I'm leaving RTE too, but that won't be announced until later.

i will if you pay me