"It's never an easy thing to have to part with a band member. We felt that this change would enable us to make the kind of album that we envision our next one to be. We are glad to welcome Sam Doty into Hourglass as our new bassist. Sam is an incredibly talented bass player and will help us be a more diverse sounding band, so we are of course excited about the future. His technical skills and creative input will be a great benefit for what we have planned ahead. We had jammed with him for a brief period of time a couple of years ago, and although the timing wasn't right for him to become a member of Hourglass at that time, it is the right time now. We also would like to wish Clark the best of luck in his future musical pursuits.

"Regarding a new album, we are going to write one. We have actually been writing music for a couple of months now and I must say it is sounding incredible so far. I have been busy writing some lyrics and everyone is really involved in the music. Eric has written some great things and it looks like this time it is going to be a group effort, which is how it should be. We don't have any kind of time frame for a release other than sometime in 2006. I will say that there will be another epic on this album and that one of the songs will be Pawn 2."

Brick Williams

"I have been looking forward to the opportunity of playing with Hourglass for a long time now. I'm excited about the technical challenge that it is playing with these guys. I can't wait to get busy working on the new album."

Sam Doty

"While I'm saddened that Hourglass has chosen to move forward without me, and was surprised at the sudden and definitive manner of my dismissal, I wish Hourglass the best in their future endeavors. Sam Doty is an old friend of mine and will do a great job as their bassist. I'm keeping a busy schedule with my day job and now teaching guitar and bass students, and I've already signed up to work with Utah-based western artist Brenn Hill on a few gigs. I am also now the bass player for positive progressive rock band Iron Rod, with whom I will be touring extensively in Utah this fall and spring, with an album forthcoming in the next year or so. I look forward to seeing you all in future Iron Rod crowds, and standing next to you at future Hourglass shows!"

Clark Woolstenhulme