Leider mussten Borknagar ihre geplante Europa-Tour mit Mayhem, Red Harvest und Griffin absagen, nachdem sich Simen Hestnaes (aka ICS Vortex) entschloss, sich nun voll und ganz auf Dimmu Borgir zu konzentrieren. Doch lest selbst, was Jens F. Ryland zu dem Thema zu sagen hat:
Oslo 01.08.2000
Vortex Leaves Borknagar:
Unfortunately Borknagar had to cancel their scheduled European tour with Mayhem, Red Harvest and Griffin after Simen Hestnaes aka ICS Vortex decided to fully concentrate on his duties with Dimmu Borgir and work on their forthcoming album. Therefore the rest of Borknagar had no choice, but to end the current era with Hestnaes in order to gather a band that is 100% dedicated to Borknagar. Of course we are not only more than sorry for the confusion about the tour, but also hope that our fans can understand our position and decision. Even though there seems to be an eternal curse on Borknagar the past has shown that we always come back just much stronger than before. We will keep you posted as soon as we can announce our new mates!
Jens F. Ryland & BORKNAGAR