Frank Carter has decided to leave Gallows in order to start new band Pure Love.
To many fans, Frank Carter is Gallows. The red haired frontman has led the incendiary hardcore group from the beginning, with his dynamic stage presence helping push their music into the mainstream.
Perhaps the most high profile group to be spawned by the British hardcore scene, Gallows released their epic concept album ‘Grey Britain’ in 2008. Moving beyond the punk template, the album was a furious indictment of the way the country was progressing.
Studio bound to work on a follow up, it seems that creative differences have pushed Frank Carter in a separate direction from the rest of the band. Issuing a statement, the frontman confirmed that he is to leave Gallows and is working on a new project under the name of Pure Love.
The statement in full…
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“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!”
“This does not mean I am giving up on music. I have a new band called PURE LOVE which I have been working on with my brother Jim Carroll (Suicide File, Clouds, Hope Conspiracy) for a few months now. A lot of late nights in the studio have meant that we will be recording our debut album in September and then will hit the road later this year. I hope to see you all there.”
“I want to say thank you to my brothers Stephen, Jonathan and Richard, my parents and the rest of the boys in Gallows for their support not only over the past few months, but the past 6 years. I also want to thank all the fans that helped us build Gallows into something I could really be proud of. Without you it would have meant nothing. Thank you all. Forwards ever, backwards never. Pure Love.” Frank Carter
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Gallows are attempting to find a new singer and have vowed to continue. Stephen Carter – Frank’s brother – added the following words:
“As you all know, we’ve been in the studio for the past few months working on a follow up to Grey Britain. It pains me to say that as of August 1st Frank will no longer be a member of Gallows. Creatively, we could not agree on a direction for the new record and came to the conclusion that parting ways was for the best. Frank will be releasing music with his new project “Pure Love” later this year and we all wish him best. He is & will always be our brother, as well as an integral part of the start of our career.”
Frank Carter’s final show with Gallows takes place in London’s ULU on July 23rd.
