The band broke the news on their official website, where they said: "We are sad to tell everyone that Andy is no longer with the band. Nick O'Malley, who stood in for Andy while he was absent from the recent tour of North America, shall carry on playing bass for the remaining shows this summer.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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