Swedish high energy boogie band Cirkus Prütz are now fronted by a new singer, in Nicolas Vowden.
Earlier this year, Christian Carlsson announced that he wanted to step off the blues rock circus to focus on other things in life and his other band The Quill, who recently released a new album.
Cirkus Prütz bass player and vocalist Jerry Prütz commented on this changing of the guard, saying: “No drama, no disagreement, no fights led to this decision. Instead, we are grateful for all the albums, gigs and everything else we have achieved during the time Christian Carlsson has been a part of Cirkus Prütz, and we wish him luck in the future and with whatever he takes on.
“When one door closes, another one opens and we say welcome to Nicolas Vowden as our new singer and harmonica player. Give him love and a warm welcome and a loud Hell yeah!”
Nicolas Vowden is the older brother of Chris Vowden, who is the guitarist in the Swedish metal band Corroded, and that’s how they got together.
The new vocalist said: “It feels almost surreal and very special to be a part of Cirkus Prütz today, a band that I actually saw play live in Stockholm in May 2022. My brother Chris wanted me to go with him, our third brother Oliver and a close friend to the gig. In the middle of the concert, Chris leaned towards me and said: ‘Damn, this is exactly the kind of band you should sing in. This type of music suits you like a glove.’ He just captured my own thoughts at the same time.
“It makes it all both very funny and quite ironic that now, four years later, I actually get to sing in Cirkus Prütz, a band that I already thought that night was so damn good and that felt completely right for me.”
Cirkus Prütz‘s last album was 2025’s Manifesto, their fourth studio album.
You can read more about both Cirkus Prütz and The Quill at RAMzine.
