Guitarist Sonny Mayo has formally parted methods with Santa Barbara-based steel/punk outfit Snot. The announcement got here instantly from fellow guitarist Mikey Doling, who shared a video earlier at the moment addressing the lineup change.
“There’s one thing I want to inform y’all. Sonny Mayo has determined to stop Snot,” Doling revealed, explaining the circumstances behind the choice. “Snot would not match into his life proper now, and he simply needs to give attention to himself and his life. And Snot‘s simply too busy for him to have the ability to proceed.”
Mayo, a longtime contributor to the band’s signature sound, leaves behind a legacy that Doling was fast to acknowledge. “So I would prefer to want Sonny Mayo the perfect of luck in his future, and I wanna thank him for all he is contributed to Snot over time. We love you, brother.”
Although the departure marks the top of an period for Snot, the band isn’t slowing down. Doling additionally shared information of a well-recognized face stepping in to fill the void.
“That being mentioned, our very, superb pal from God Forbid, previously Unhealthy Wolves, Doc Coyle, goes to be filling in on guitar for the upcoming exhibits. And we’re excited to have him on board. And thanks very a lot, Doc Coyle.”
The announcement comes simply weeks after the band revealed plans for an upcoming European tour scheduled for August 2025. The eight-date run can be notably important because it marks Snot‘s first performances throughout the continent with new vocalist Andy Knapp, who made his dwell debut with the group again in January.
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