DARKEST HOUR have announced the departure of their guitarist Michael “Lonestar” Carrigan. The group issued the following statement regarding that earlier today, July 28th:
“After over a decade of touring the world with us and contributing to 4 of our full length records Darkest Hour announces the departure of guitarist Michael “Lonestar” Carrigan.
We are sure you will be hearing more music from him, we are thankful for his years with us, and we wish him well.
As for Darkest Hour, our next chapter starts now.
We have a lot in store for you as we continue work on our 10th full length record. You can follow and support us via our bands Patreon or our social media outlets.
❤ Darkest Hour
John, Mike, Travis, & Deal“
Darkest Hour is a melodic death metal/metalcore band officially based in Washington, DC, but several of the members live in Richmond, Virginia. Their sound is akin to classic European metal acts such as At the Gates and In Flames, but it is noted for the incorporation of elements of hardcore punk music. Over the years they have toured with many influential acts, including The Crown, Zao, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Thrice, and Soilwork. They also played 2004’s Ozzfest.
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