Taken from Mute Liberation Technologies Web Page
http://www.mutelibtech.com/mute/
We are very sorry to have to inform you that Alan
Wilder has decided to leave Depeche Mode after over 13
years.
The band have no plans to replace Alan and Martin is
currently writing new material.
Martin, Dave and Fletch intend to continue as Depeche
Mode.
The above is a statement from Mute, we will keep you updated with any
further announcements
and news both here at the web space and also at the FTP/Telnet/BBS site,
where, if you wish to
discuss this news, there is the Depeche Mode forum. Follow the link to the
MLT info to see how to
log onto there.
There is now an official statement from Alan posted on the Mute FTP site.
It reads:
ALAN WILDER STATEMENT
"Due to increasing dissatisfaction with the internal relations and working
practices of the group, it is with some sadness that I have decided to part
company from Depeche Mode. My decision to leave the group was not an easy
one particularly as our last few albums were an indication of the full
potential that Depeche Mode was realising.
Since joining in 1982, I have continually striven to give total energy,
enthusiasm and commitment to the furthering of the group's success and in
spite of a consistent imbalance in the distribution of the workload,
willingly offered this. Unfortunately, within the group, this level of
input never received the respect and acknowledgement that it warrants.
Whilst I believe that the calibre of our musical output has improved, the
quality of our association has deteriorated to the point where I no longer
feel that the end justifies the means. I have no wish to cast aspersions on
any individual; suffice to say that relations have become seriously
strained, increasingly frustrating and, ultimately, in certain situations,
intolerable.
Given these circumstances, I have no option but to leave the group. It
seems preferable therefore, to leave on a relative high, and as I still
retain a great enthusiasm and passion for music, I am excited by the
prospect of pursuing new projects.
The remaining band members have my support and best wishes for anything they
may pursue in the future, be it collectively or individually."
1st June, 1995.
