Children Collide lose drummer, new album due soon
On the eve of their forthcoming tour and impending release of their third album, Monument (out April 20), Children Collide have announced the departure of drummer Ryan Caesar. In what appears to be a mutual decision, Caesar, the band's fourth drummer, had this to say on his impending departure:
It saddens me deeply to announce this unfortunate news. My relationships with my dear friend Heath Crawley, everyone at Crucial Music and all others involved with the band have been of foremost importance to me and have been the catalyst for the significant endurance that both I and I'm sure John have shown towards each other for these past few years.
With those close friendships in mind it is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Children Collide at the conclusion of this next tour. The band can not function as it should, or continue forward at all with the current tensions, and the situation - looked at from any perspective, can only be resolved by my leaving. I thank each and every person who has supported us thus far and those who have worked so hard for us. I'm eternally sorry that there was not more to give. I love you all.
Ryan.
In a fitting farewell to Ryan, he will join the band on the imminent Sword to a Gunfight single tour, which launches into action all over the country through March and April. This will be audiences' last chance to see the trio with Ryan behind the kit, and the only chance for fans to see Ryan play songs from the new album live. Tickets are on sale now for all shows.
Ryan’s departure however, does not spell the end for the band. Johnny and Heath will continue to tour and record as Children Collide, and the future of who will take up the sticks as drummer #5 remains unwritten.
Sword to a Gunfight tour dates:
Friday 9th March - Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully, Vic - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Saturday 10th March - Pelly Bar, Frankston, Vic - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Sunday 11th March - Breath Of Life, Launceston, Tas - tickets from Breath of Life
Thursday 15th March - Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Friday 16th March - Elsewhere Bar, Gold Coast, Qld - tickets from Oztix
Saturday 17th March - The Zoo, Brisbane, Qld - tickets from Oztix
Wednesday 21st March - The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Thursday 22nd March - The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW - tickets from Oztix and Moshtix
Friday 23rd March - The Patch, Wollongong, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Saturday 24th March - The Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Thursday 29th March - The Gov, Adelaide, SA - tickets from Oztix, Moshtix and Venue*Tix
Friday 30th March - Capitol, Perth, WA - tickets from Oztix and Moshtix
Saturday 31st March - Players Bar, Mandurah, WA - tickets from Oztix
Sunday 1st April - Mojos, Fremantle, WA - tickets from Oztix
Thursday 12th April - Karova Lounge, Ballarat, Vic - tickets from Oztix
Friday 13th April - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, Vic - tickets from Oztix
All tickets on sale now
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It saddens me deeply to announce this unfortunate news. My relationships with my dear friend Heath Crawley, everyone at Crucial Music and all others involved with the band have been of foremost importance to me and have been the catalyst for the significant endurance that both I and I'm sure John have shown towards each other for these past few years.
With those close friendships in mind it is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Children Collide at the conclusion of this next tour. The band can not function as it should, or continue forward at all with the current tensions, and the situation - looked at from any perspective, can only be resolved by my leaving. I thank each and every person who has supported us thus far and those who have worked so hard for us. I'm eternally sorry that there was not more to give. I love you all.
Ryan.
In a fitting farewell to Ryan, he will join the band on the imminent Sword to a Gunfight single tour, which launches into action all over the country through March and April. This will be audiences' last chance to see the trio with Ryan behind the kit, and the only chance for fans to see Ryan play songs from the new album live. Tickets are on sale now for all shows.
Ryan’s departure however, does not spell the end for the band. Johnny and Heath will continue to tour and record as Children Collide, and the future of who will take up the sticks as drummer #5 remains unwritten.
Sword to a Gunfight tour dates:
Friday 9th March - Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully, Vic - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Saturday 10th March - Pelly Bar, Frankston, Vic - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Sunday 11th March - Breath Of Life, Launceston, Tas - tickets from Breath of Life
Thursday 15th March - Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Friday 16th March - Elsewhere Bar, Gold Coast, Qld - tickets from Oztix
Saturday 17th March - The Zoo, Brisbane, Qld - tickets from Oztix
Wednesday 21st March - The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Thursday 22nd March - The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW - tickets from Oztix and Moshtix
Friday 23rd March - The Patch, Wollongong, NSW - tickets from Oztix
Saturday 24th March - The Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW - tickets from Oztix and Ticketmaster
Thursday 29th March - The Gov, Adelaide, SA - tickets from Oztix, Moshtix and Venue*Tix
Friday 30th March - Capitol, Perth, WA - tickets from Oztix and Moshtix
Saturday 31st March - Players Bar, Mandurah, WA - tickets from Oztix
Sunday 1st April - Mojos, Fremantle, WA - tickets from Oztix
Thursday 12th April - Karova Lounge, Ballarat, Vic - tickets from Oztix
Friday 13th April - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, Vic - tickets from Oztix
All tickets on sale now
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