Neuronspoiler Parts Ways With Drummer Tim Barclay

Neuronspoiler today announces the departure of longstanding drummer Tim Barclay. The band had this to say:

"Having moved from London to Newcastle a while back, Tim suggested that leaving would be the best way to ensure the band’s survival. The rest of us refused to accept this and insisted that we carry on despite the 400 kilometre distance.

"Three years of one downright bitch of a commute took its toll on Tim and he finally decided this year to end his professional involvement with Neuronspoiler for good. We are still friends and throughout numerous ups and downs over the years we have never lost respect for each other.

"We wish him well and we urge everyone to see our former sticksman with his cover band Heaven or Hell? He would not approve of us delivering a Zoolander-esque ‘eugoogly’ so we will just say best of luck brother, you will be missed.

"Since this decision was taken earlier this year we have had some time to audition some very talented drummers. In the end we decided to offer the vacant drummer post to a long-time friend of the band.

"Please welcome Tom Ashcroft to Neuronspoiler! We have known Tom about as long as Neuronspoiler has been in existence since he studied at the same music school as David del Cid and former Spoiler guitarist Stanley Long. A music degree graduate, Tom brings a solid drum playing ability and a taste for electronic and experimental music as well as good old rock and roll flavour from his former band Salem’s Lot.

"We are excited to have the line-up of Neuronspoiler complete and will announce UK and overseas dates very soon. \m/"