Skinlab Parts Ways With Guitarist Glen Telford

Skinlab has issued the following update about upcoming tour dates and parting ways with their guitarist Glen Telford:

"We have posted the Album version of Amphetamine Gods onto our page be sure to check it out!!!

"Things are starting to take shape for the first Skinlab tour in support of the new album, and we're all hella excited to get back out there and play some shows!! Now that the album is done and everything is set for a release date (Sept 15th, in the U.S… all other territories are being set in the next few days!) Dates are being set up right now that should have us though the U.S in Sept /Oct. Support acts and more dates will be announced shortly.

"That being said we are saddened to announce that we have once again parted ways with our guitarist Glen Telford. As many may know we started jamming again two years ago and announced his return to the band.

"We all knew that it was something we were going to take day by day and just write the next album and have a good time jamming. Now that the album is done and the touring schedule is starting to fill, Skinlab is planning on having a full tour schedule, which we are planning on heading over to Europe, Australia, and even South America. Unfortunately Glenny is unable to commit himself to this type of touring schedule, so he has decided to bow out before things get to crazy.

"While it may come as news to some, it is something that we've known might be a reality eventually, and figured we’d deal with it when the time comes, and unfortunately, that time has come.

"So with all respect we wish Glenny all the luck in the world, as we are all good buds with no harsh feelings. We've asked Glen to prepare a statement to issue along side ours....check it out: 'Hey guys, unfortunately due to tough times I have decided to leave Skinlab again. It's either 100% to do that kinda schedule and commitment or none! and rather than give less than my all, I decided to sit it out! I’m stoked to have seen you all over the years and super stoked on the new album 'The Scars Between Us' I’m sure y’all will be seeing Skinlab killing it again out there in the universe!!!!!! Aloha and Mahalo!!!!! Glenny'

"As for his replacement, we are currently jamming with a sick new guitarist from the Bay Area who has been a Skinlab fan forever. We'll keep everyone posted as we begin crushing out some rehearsals this week for the Death Angel show........see ya on tour!!!

"Be sure to stop by and check out our Myspace page for new songs off The Scars Between Us, and upcoming contest with Revolver, and a live streaming of the whole album!"

The upcoming tour dates are as follows:

8/29 The UpTown, Oakland ca w/ Death Angel
9/17 Voodoo Lounge -San Jose- CD Release Party
9/18 Blake’s- Berkeley CD Release Party
9/19 The Silo- Modesto-CD Release Party
9/21 The Whiskey- Hollywood-CD Release Party w/Flatline