Labrat Replace Vocalist

British grinders Labrat have parted ways with both vocalists Jamie Farrell and Martin Ives after one year, and have welcomed original vocalist Rob McAuslan back into the fold.

"The decision to let Ives and Farrell go was made just before the band set off on a UK tour with Mastodon," stated Labrat in a band-issued press statement. "We felt that although the two undoubtedly did a great job during their time in the band, certain problems were starting to manifest themselves which led to the decision to let them go. Rob was asked to do the tour as a stand in vocalist, but after six devastating shows, made the decision to rejoin.

Says Rob:

"Following the recent tour with Mastodon, Labrat asked me to rejoin. After thrashing out the personal stuff and seeing people's reactions to me being onstage with the 'Rat again, I thought "Hell YEAH!". We are now going to write album number two. Thanks to Jamie and Martin for doing a great job and As Of Today for kicking my arse into singing again. See you down the front!"

"Farrell will be devoting more time to his other band A Razor Blade To Say Goodbye, whilst Ives will continue working on his label Calculated Risk Products as well as undisclosed musical projects."

DigitalMetal will have more news on Labrat as it happens. The band's new album Ruining It For Everyone is out now on Century Media

Source: Digitalmetal