The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster have announced the (extremely amicable) departure of guitarist Andy Huxley. Huxley will be replaced by Rich Fownes who will commence guitar duties on the forthcoming System Of A Down tour.
Huxley said: "The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster are the greatest band in the UK and will become the greatest band in the world. I, meanwhile, have decided to pursue my chosen path as the greatest King Buzzo impersonator on earth."
The band said: "It has been an absolute pleasure being in a band with such an extraordinary guitar player who has donned so many incredible hairstyles. We've built a wonderful and enduring friendship and are all very proud of the music we created together. We wish him all the best for the future. We also welcome Rich into the band and are excited by the thought of fresh blood."
The band are currently working on songs for a new album and expect to road test them whilst they're on tour in Europe this summer. Speaking of which, here are their UK dates:
29 May: Birmingham Academy
3 Jun: Brixton Academy
4 Jun: Brixton Academy
5 Jun: Brixton Academy
12 Jun: Donnington Download Festival
14 Jun: Manchester MEN Arena
15 Jun: Glasgow SECC
2 Jul: Nottingham Rock City