THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER guitarist quits the band
Posted on December 1st, 2008
Oh noes!! THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has announced that long-time guitarist, John Kempainen has left the band. Here is the official statement from frontman, Trevor Stand:
"On the eve of our December tour with friends Misery Index and Soilent Green, we in The Black Dahlia Murder are faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: John K. has abruptly left the fold and refuses to accompany us on the tour. We are left with no choice but to carry on with the dates as a four piece. The remaining members of the band apologize for these unprofessional circumstances, but we feel that it is best to go through with the tour and not disappoint the other bands as well as the fans who are looking forward to these shows. Please come out and show some Black Dahlia love in our hour of need."
This is clearly a bummer, but I'm interested seeing how these guys do as a four piece for now.
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I think you guys X'ed out the wrong guitarist…
Nope, he's the one who quit. The other guitarist is Brian, who is on the opposite side of Trevor.
Oh, damn! John has been with them from the beginning I thought, thats intense that he just up and left.
you guys should get some footage of them as a four piece
yep, get some 4piece footage… now !!
oh, and the name its not "Trevor Stand" but "Trevor Strnad". my history professor had the same name… haha
Saw them at tour kick off in Iowa City. Still great as a four piece, no solos but trevor says they have a replacement lined up.
no solos for real?! id still like to hear that. but in all honesty im glad it wasnt brian who left, he's like the sole songwriter, bdm would change a lot. i heard a former arsis guitarist was going to fill john's spot. not sure if thats true.