Teenage Bottlerocket have confirmed that they will continue, welcoming a new drummer into the fold following the untimely death of Brandon Carlisle.
“Since the sudden passing of our brother, best friend, drummer and founding member Brandon Carlisle there has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not TBR would go on,” the band announced in a lengthy statement.
“Brandon was one of a kind, an incredible drummer, a passionate punk rocker and one of the sweetest people you could ever hope to meet. We miss him every day. The outpouring of love and support from all over the world has been amazing and we know wherever Brandon is he knows how much he is loved, how much of an impact he had on so many.”
The statement, available to read in full, goes on to welcome seasoned drummer Darren Chewka. Teenage Bottlerocket also posted a video introducing Chewka.
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