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Vanna frontman to leave band after current tour
Chris French on 7/4/09 @ 10:36 AM
I just sat here for a few minutes trying to think of a clever way to open this statement, but realized it's probably best to keep it as honest as possible. After this tour, I will no longer be in Vanna.
I know this will come with a good amount of initial shock but if I can I'd like to preempt at least some of that shock by saying that the decision is based entirely on personal reasons and has absolutely nothing to do with drama of any sort.
Needless to say, the hardest part of this process will be leaving a group of guys who I am proud to call my brothers and best friends. Everyone involved has been understanding and supportive far beyond my expectations. The silver lining in all of this is that we have already found a replacement, Davey Muise, and there is no doubt that our fans and friends will approve enthusiastically. He has been a great friend of ours for a long time, and we couldn't be happier. Davey will be with us for the remainder of the tour doing vocals on "Trashmouth" and meeting all of the Vannimals. I encourage everyone to come see it for yourself. You won't be let down, I promise.
As for me, I am moving home to Austin, TX to spend time with my family and pursue other interests. The last three and a half years have easily been the most exciting and fun years of my life and I am forever grateful for the opportunities I have been given. Thanks to everybody who has been there with me, I love all of you.
Vanna's new frontman, Davey Muise, is currently the lead singer for Seeker Destroyer. There has been no word from that band regarding Muise's switch to Vanna.
Vanna, who released their sophomore record, A New Hope, on Epitaph Records on March 24, are currently on tour with A Static Lullaby, Asking Alexandria, Motionless In White and Tides of Man. That tour ends July 19 in San Diego, California.
Polar Bear Club prep teaser 7"
Ben Sailer on 7/4/09 @ 12:32 AM
The EP is slated to contain two songs from the album, "Living Saints" and "Boxes," plus one exclusive track titled "Dead Man." It's due out on July 28, just a little over a month ahead of Chasing Hamburg's Sept. 8 release date.
"Living Saints" is currently streaming over on the band's MySpace page.
Soul Control go "Beyond Words" on new track
Ben Sailer on 7/4/09 @ 12:18 AM
The song appears on the band's upcoming Bridge 9, full-length, Cycles. The album hits stores on Aug. 25, and will be their first release for the label.
From First To Last post second new demo online
Ben Sailer on 7/4/09 @ 12:04 AM
Strike Anywhere unveil first new track off Iron Front
Ben Sailer on 7/3/09 @ 11:50 PM
The song is titled "Hand Of Glory," and you can find it on their MySpace page.
Iron Front marks the band's first release for their new home at Bridge 9. The record comes out on Oct. 6.
The Friday Night Boys are "Stuttering"
James Shotwell on 7/3/09 @ 1:07 AM
