Warbringer are back at full strength and ready to get back to work, having locked in replacements for guitarist John Laux and drummer Carlos Cruz. Frontman John Kevill said of the groups near destruction and return:
“I really thought that the Empires Collapse record cycle ended prematurely due to the departure of John Laux and Carlos Cruz. I figured it would be the end of the band, and the end of my life’s work, as I’d really put everything I had into this band. I remember on the last show we played on that US tour Adam Carroll came to me and told me how we had to keep the torch held high and to realize the full potential of the band no matter what.
We carried on the following European tour with fill-in members, as we really hate to cancel a gig and let down our fans, but it really seemed like the end for us. Fortunately, though it took a long time, we have been able to find musicians in our area to help carry on the torch of the destructive, intense music this band stands for. So welcome Vicken Hovsepian on drums, Noah Young on guitar, and Alex Malmquist on bass.
Our mission since we started rehearsing together was to be the tightest incarnation of the band yet, and to raise the bar and move forward, never back. So far progress has been great and I can’t wait to get out there and unleash this new weapon upon the world.”
While writing sessions for the groups new album are already underway, they have also booked the following shows:
03/08 Jakarta, IND – Hammersonic Festival
03/10 Hong Kong – Hidden Agenda
03/11 Beijing, CHI – Yu Gong Yi Shan
03/13 Taipei, TAI – The Wall
04/13 Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues (feat. Meshuggah)
04/14 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues (feat. Meshuggah)
04/30 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go
05/01 San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside
05/02 Reno, NV – Jub Jub’s (‘Spring Meltdown Fest‘)
