Gibbs announced his departure in April, saying: "This has nothing to do with any lack of love for the music or my brothers in the band. But I just don't feel that I can commit 100% any more. I need to start looking to the future. It really does hurt to know that I won't be playing shows with them again, but I know we will always be close."

DSHS admitted the parting was shocking, but said former The Arusha Accord frontman Green was the best man for the job, adding: "we feel very lucky to have found someone who we deem to have an amazing voice and energy that will add a new dimension to the band."