Gallows announce departure of frontman Frank Carter

UK punk band Gallows have announced the departure of their frontman Frank Carter. CockRock 2011 will now become the current line up's last ever gig outside of London, and their penultimate performance before Frank's departure.

Having redefined punk rock since the release of their debut album ‘Orchestra Of Wolves’ in 2006, Gallows brought punk rock kicking, screaming and snarling into the mainstream, climaxing with the harsh and bitterly angry ‘Grey Britain’ album in 2009.

Frank will now concentrate on his new band 'PURE LOVE' with Jim Carroll (Suicide File, Clouds, Hope Conspiracy) whilst Gallows will soon be announcing a new singer and releasing their new material.

Frank Carter offers the following statement:
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce my departure from Gallows. It seems that Gallows have hit a crossroads in our writing process and unfortunately myself and the rest of the boys have different ideas regarding the sound of Gallows going forward. Gallows have decided they are going to continue on without me and I wish the boys the best of luck for the future. Gallows will be fulfilling all of our current touring plans until August 1st so please come down to a show and help me make each show a total celebration!”

Guitarist Laurent Barnard added "these final shows with Frank are a celebration of what we created together. Frank, Steph, Lee, Stu and myself are all entering the most exciting period of our careers since breaking in 2007. While we wish Frank the best of luck on his new adventure the rest of us in Gallows literally cannot wait to play you the new songs and announce who will be singing with us in the future.”

Organisers have just announced that due to high demand for tickets for CockRock 2011, another 250 tickets have now been made available.

Tickets are no longer available for this event