Something fishy is going on in the ARSIS camp. It all started in December when it was announced that then-guitarist Ryan Knight would be joining the BLACK DAHLIA MURDER leaving us asking who would replace him? Time passed, then CARCASS announced they would be heading back on the road and ARSIS was attached to that lineup. Now, word comes in a few days ago that ARSIS had dropped off the bill. When ARSIS drummer David Kinkade issued an update, that is when I was positive something is up. Take a look at this excerpt:
"I do not feel that it is my place to go into specific reasons and/or details leading up to this decision, but being the drummer of ARSIS, it is in my best interest to NOT keep the fans in the dark. There are major personal and communication issues in this band that need be resolved before anything can continue as ARSIS. I will leave it at that. Again, my apologies to the fans, the other bands on the bill and everyone who worked so hard to put this together.
"Due to the situation, I am available for session/possible long-term drum work nationally and internationally.
Possible long term? Um, it's clear this dude is barely in the band anymore. Which begs the question, who, other than James Malone is left? Ultimately, this is the James Malone experience. He can (and has before) find any number of talented musicians to be what is essentially his backing band. I just hope they get their shit together sooner than later because the world needs ARSIS!
