UK Prog Rock band Arena revealed on social media that singer Damian Wilson will be stepping down as vocalist at the end of 2026 with former singer Paul Manzi returning. Wilson joined the band in 2020, stepping in for Paul Manzi and making his recorded debut on 2022’s The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance. Manzi had served as the band’s vocalist for the previous decade, appearing on The Seventh Degree Of Separation (2011), The Unquiet Sky (2015), and Double Vision (2018).
The band shared this statement:
“Arena wishes to announce that Damian Wilson has decided to step down as vocalist at the end of 2026. We thank him for his time with us and for the energy and talent he brought to the band… we wish him luck for the future, but before he goes, Damian will perform a final set of shows with Arena at the end of 2026.
After more than three decades together, Arena remains as determined and creative as ever. We’re already preparing for the next chapter — new music, new shows, and new adventures!
Of course, that requires a singer, and Mick, Clive, John and Kylan are very excited to announce the return of the amazing Paul Manzi to the fold!”
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