Front-man Frank Carter has followed news that he is to leave The Gallows by revealing a taster of what is to come with his new outfit Pure Love.
Carter announced in the following statement, made through the band’s website on Friday, that he was due to leave the Watford punk band:
“The now legendary UK punk band Gallows today announce the departure of their front man Frank Carter. Having redefined punk rock since the release of their debut album 'Orchestra Of Wolves' in 2006, Gallows brought punk rock kicking, screaming and snarling into the mainstream, climaxing with the harsh and bitterly angry 'Grey Britain' album in 2009 but are now set to embark on new paths. Frank Carter offers the following statement.
"It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce my departure from Gallows. It seems that Gallows have hit a crossroads in our writing process and unfortunately myself and the rest of the boys have different ideas regarding the sound of Gallows going forward. Gallows have decided they are going to continue on without me and I wish the boys the best of luck for the future. Gallows will be fulfilling all of our current touring plans until August 1st so please come down to a show and help me make each show a total celebration!"
"This does not mean I am giving up on music. I have a new band called PURE LOVE which I have been working on with my brother Jim Carroll (Suicide File, Clouds, Hope Conspiracy) for a few months now. A lot of late nights in the studio have meant that we will be recording our debut album in September and then will hit the road later this year. I hope to see you all there."
"I want to say thank you to my brothers Stephen, Jonathan and Richard, my parents and the rest of the boys in Gallows for their support not only over the past few months, but the past 6 years. I also want to thank all the fans that helped us build Gallows into something I could really be proud of. Without you it would have meant nothing. Thank you all. Forwards ever, backwards never. Pure Love." Frank Carter
The news was followed today by Pure Love releasing a sneak preview of the bands forthcoming release, available through their website.
It’s a far cry from the brutal, balls out punk rock we’ve come to expect form Carter, with ethereal flowing vocals and psychedelic guitars meshing into a deep, tripped-out soundscape.
Whether this is a sign of a drastic change of direction remains to be seem. WE expect to get more information after the Gallows London’s ULU on 23rd of July.
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