Guitarist Erik Larson of Richmond, Virginia natives Alabama Thunderpussy has
issued the following statement:

"It’s been a very quiet 2008 from us here
in ATP thus far. I know there has been speculation and uncertainty about exactly
what the status of the band is, and our apologies go out to y'all for being MIA.
Finally, I’m able to give you an update.

"The beginning of 2008 brought
yet more upheaval in the saga that is this band, when Kyle Thomas [vocals] left
the group to focus on his family and the impending Exhorder reunion. The
remaining four of us had a band meeting and after serious discussion, decided to
take a much-deserved/needed few months' hiatus to regroup and focus on home
life and other individual projects. The 'few months' seemed to flow into a bit
longer as the summer progressed and we all dug deeper into our lives as
individuals outside of ATP.

"Well, we finally regrouped and after much
deliberation and thoughtful discussion, we have decided to end the band. There
are no hard feelings between us and no bullshit politics. It’s pretty much just
the end of an era. To quote George Harrison, all things must pass. And so after
12-plus years of solid ATP Mayhem, we call it a day.

"We can't thank all
of you enough for the tireless and seemingly Endless support and friendship we
received from you over the years. It was really fucking amazing and appreciated
more than you know. Each one of us are still very active and involved in
creating music and art and we hope you will bless us with your continued support
of our individual endeavors. So if you would, raise your drink of choice in our
honor and toast to the future."

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY's "Open Fire"
CD was released internationally in March 2007 and was the group's first record
to feature vocalist Kyle Thomas (ex-EXHORDER, FLOODGATE).