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Warbringer - Two Members Leave, Band's Future In Doubt


Thrashers Warbringer are facing a tough time. Vocalist John Kevill announced it himself over Facebook that their drummer Carlos Cruz and founding guitarist John Laux have left the band. In a long statement, the singer explains that he is considering the future of the band and is not sure if they can go on. They released IV: Empires Collapse last October.

Here is the full statement: "So guys, all our fans and supporters, Kevill here up way too late drinkin', there's some bad news and as our awesome fans you guys deserve to know. I don't feel right about our prolonged silence on this issue and I think it's time we clear things up.

"Drummer for the 3rd and 4th records Carlos Cruz and founding guitarist John Laux have left the band. This is a huge and devastating blow to us, and it makes even my own self doubt our future. Carlos made great contributions on the last two records, and John Laux started the band with me, we wrote our first songs together.

"The more astute listeners have noticed this, as our last tour we did not have either of them on board. As for the why's, I don't entirely understand it myself, so I can't provide a decent explanation here. I really wish I understood more than I do. Still remaining is myself, founding member Adam Carroll (he's back) and bassist of the fourth record Ben Mottsman. This is why you haven't heard much from us lately, why the nonstop touring machine has grinded to a halt, and why any updates here are more about the past than they are of the future.

"Honestly I have my own doubts on if we can continue, or if it will be right if we do. At the same time, I started this band out of high school, it is my first and only band, and everything I feel I've accomplished in life that I can really be proud of is tied to this in one way or another. I have plenty of ideas left, and Adam has a million sweet riffs, and to be honest I never wanted this to be over, I wanted to tour straight through the fourth album and go onto the fifth. I felt like this band has evolved on every album, developed its own brand of ripping thrash metal, and I only wanted to continue that further.

"So I need to ask all you guys, what do you think of this? In light of all I just said, do you want to hear another Warbringer record, or come see us again? Basically, are you guys still with us? At any rate, if you listen to any of the music we have made, remember to play it loud. Whatever the outcome may be, keep rocking."

Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Warbringer
Posted: 12.05.2014 by BloodTears


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12.05.2014 - 21:15
Deadmeat
Necrobutcher
Holy fucking shit. this is not an innovative band but at least they have written some really pleasant music...
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12.05.2014 - 21:35
Cynic Metalhead
Paisa Vich Nasha
Whaaaaa?

I think band members ain't happy with their last output. But, shattering like this is so bloody sad.
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12.05.2014 - 21:53
Mattybu

I saw this on facebook a couple days ago, honestly sounds like Warbringer could be toast/turn into something rather pitiful in the coming times, but a part of me wants the remaining members to soldier on and unleash the most cataclysmic and neck ruining thrash album mankind has ever known.

But I doubt that will happen
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12.05.2014 - 21:56
Joppe
Steelemeister
That escalated quickly.
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12.05.2014 - 23:27
svartberger

Well at least i ve seen them live...
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13.05.2014 - 01:27
Lit.
Account deleted
Damn, indeed. Even if I wasn't too impressed with their last output, it would be a shame for such a promising band to stop so quickly.
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13.05.2014 - 04:55
Butters49

Nooo i havent seen them live!!!!!!! Fuck fuck fuck!!!!
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13.05.2014 - 06:06
Why would they be on ther verge of breaking after two members left...Look at Aborted, Sven deals with lineup changes yearly and the bands still killing it
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13.05.2014 - 10:59
BloodTears
ANA-thema
Written by allgutsnoglory on 13.05.2014 at 06:06

Why would they be on ther verge of breaking after two members left...Look at Aborted, Sven deals with lineup changes yearly and the bands still killing it


It's their vocalist who says it, that he is considering whether they will continue or not. Usually bands move on, some are hit harder than others.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29

Like you could kiss my ass.


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13.05.2014 - 13:06
K✞ulu
Seeker of Truth
You should definitely go on. I think we can expect interesting music from these guys: they are evolving, which is good.
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13.05.2014 - 20:07
psykometal
A staff guy...
Reads like the drunken ramblings of a depressed musician. I'm sure they'll continue. Especially since he's actually requested fan feedback and validation as to what the fans want. And, as is typical for thrash bands, they have a pretty rabid following, most of whom I'm sure will validate them soldiering on.
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16.05.2014 - 16:26
theFIST

With a different drummer and guitarist they could find a new interesting direction
but for that they"d have to pick someone different, not just someone else
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Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39
Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol:
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16.05.2014 - 18:34
Cynic Metalhead
Paisa Vich Nasha
Written by theFIST on 16.05.2014 at 16:26


They"d have to pick someone different, not just someone else


Exactly.

They really should do some tight homework before they hire really talented musicians. They know they're at the verge of going anywhere(either it's hit or collapsed) so it should be done correctly.
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