Guitarist Sonny Mayo has formally parted methods with Santa Barbara-based steel/punk outfit Snot. The announcement got here straight from fellow guitarist Mikey Doling, who shared a video earlier in the present day addressing the lineup change.
“There’s one thing I would like to inform y’all. Sonny Mayo has determined to stop Snot,” Doling revealed, explaining the circumstances behind the choice. “Snot would not match into his life proper now, and he simply needs to deal with himself and his life. And Snot‘s simply too busy for him to have the ability to proceed.”
Mayo, a longtime contributor to the band’s signature sound, leaves behind a legacy that Doling was fast to acknowledge. “So I might wish to want Sonny Mayo the most effective of luck in his future, and I wanna thank him for all he is contributed to Snot through the years. We love you, brother.”
Although the departure marks the top of an period for Snot, the band isn’t slowing down. Doling additionally shared information of a well-recognized face stepping in to fill the void.
“That being stated, our very, excellent buddy from God Forbid, previously Unhealthy Wolves, Doc Coyle, goes to be filling in on guitar for the upcoming exhibits. And we’re excited to have him on board. And thanks very a lot, Doc Coyle.”
The announcement comes simply weeks after the band revealed plans for an upcoming European tour scheduled for August 2025. The eight-date run might be notably vital because it marks Snot‘s first performances throughout the continent with new vocalist Andy Knapp, who made his dwell debut with the group again in January.
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