Frank Carter Quits Gallows

"It seems that Gallows have hit a crossroads in our writing process..."

Vocalist leaves to concentrate on new project Pure Love

Gallows frontman Frank Carter has announced he is leaving the band to devote his energies to his new project, Pure Love. Gallows will be fulfilling their booked touring dates, with Frank as part of the line-up, until 1 August 2011. The singer released a statement through his website, frankxcarter.com, announcing the split.

"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 1 August, so please come down to a show and help me make each show a total celebration!"

Gallows are already on the hunt for a new singer, and guitarist Laurent Barnard had this to say: "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. We realise Frank is a hard figure to replace so be assured that the decision to continue as a band has been one we’ve been deliberating over long and hard. We’re extremely confident that we won’t be letting anyone down when we drop the next record, especially not ourselves or the people who believe in us. Death is birth. Your ears have been warned."

Gallows play the Guildford Guilfest Rock Cave on 17 July, Cockermouth Rock Festival on 22 July, and London ULU on 23 July.