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Well, we didn’t see this coming. A press release just dropped in our inbox informing us that the Sword’s drummer, Trivett Wingo, has quit the band, and that the metalsmiths are canceling their remaining tour dates. We guess after you’ve played the ACL Festival, what else is there to aspire to, right? Wingo’s leaving, according to the press release is completely amicable (but, of course, if it doesn’t say that then you’re doing PR wrong). It seems Wingo’s just exhausted and spent after hammering away at it for seven years. Fair enough, and those were some pretty crazy times! We suppose this means that there will finally be more opportunities to catch In Dudero, but more importantly, that the Sword is now looking for a drummer? Half the folks at Headhunters just ran home to make their audition tape. Read the statements from Wingo and the band below, which may or may not have actually been said by them, but were sent out in the press release.
“It is with deep sadness that I am announcing my departure from The Sword. After nearly seven years and some of the most amazing adventures of a lifetime, I have arrived at a place where I am physically and emotionally unable to continue on as part of The Sword. If I could go any further, I would as I love the music and JD, Bryan and Kyle are people that I deeply respect, but I have reached a point where I just can’t do this anymore. I would like to thank the wonderful people who made this experience what it has been: the fans, the people that I have worked and all of the bands and musicians that have inspired me over the years. I thank you and apologize for any disappointment that this may cause anyone, not least of which The Sword.” - Trivett Wingo
“We wish Trivett nothing but the best, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid him farewell. He is a phenomenal musician and has been an integral part of this band’s success. He helped to lay the foundation that we will continue to build upon, and we wouldn’t be where we are without him. We wish he could continue the adventure with us, but we understand that the life of a touring musician is not for everyone. It’s been a hell of a ride, and we’re sad to see this part of the journey end. The show must go on, though, and will be back on the road as soon as humanly possible.” - JD, Kyle & Bryan
Hugs all round guys!
Websites:
www.swordofdoom.com
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I’ll play their drums but they need to pay me in weed and x