This morning the whole Placebo world fans and friends were really surprised, sad and also shocked by the latest news in a band member changing.
Here is what on the official Placebo page is written:
"STEVE FORREST LEAVES PLACEBO TO PURSUE PERSONAL MUSICAL AMBITIONS"
Steve Forrest, who joined Placebo in 2008 and has toured with them over the last two album campaigns ‘Battle For The Sun’ and ‘Loud Like Love’, has decided to leave the band.
The split is very amicable and Steve was keen to pursue his own musical ambitions, and has been writing and recording his own material over the last few years.
Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal would like to thank Steve for all his work with the band and wish him all the very best in his future career.
Taking on the role as Placebo’s new touring drummer for the UK tour is old friend Matt Lunn, former Colour of Fire drummer, who in fact supported Placebo on various tours back in 2004.
Placebo embark on their biggest regional UK tour in years, commencing in February, where you can catch the new line up."
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Ladies and gentlemen as you all know there's been some sad news in Placebo World today. But here it is Matt Lunn. The drummer who will cover for Sunshine Forrest
Here the official info from the Placebo page:
Placebo will embark on their biggest UK and Irish tour in recent years, starting on 25th February with a sold out show at the Olympia in Dublin and ending with two nights at Hammersmith Apollo in London on the 24th and 25th March.
The tour will allow fans to catch a glimpse of the band’s new line up, with old friend, and former Colour of Fire drummer Matt Lunn, joining the fold as the new touring drummer.
