Oh shit.. Aaron Gillespie is leaving Underoath after the European tour.
I cant express to you how bittersweet this is. A great drummer, a great voice a great man.
From the bands Facebook:
“We are taking this opportunity to sadly inform you the six of us have decided at the end of the current European tour, Aaron will no longer be playing in Underoath. This was not a decision made in haste but a thought out and prayed upon group agreement. It in no way effects any of the shows left on this tour. They will still be our best efforts and enjoyable experiences for all.
For the future, Aaron will be pursuing other musical and ministry endeavors. As for the rest of us we will continue to work hard on the new Underoath record. We appreciate the love and support from everyone in the past and hope that all of us will continue to receive your support on our future paths. We love you guys.”
News earlier had Gillespsie teaching drum lessons, strange but quirky and ‘regular guy’ enough to be not too strange.
All the best to Aaron and Underoath. I hope they both continue on the same path, creating amazing music with a positive and inspiring message.