Black Crown Initiate Guitarist Andy Thomas Leaves Band
According to a post on his Instagram earlier today, Andy Thomas , guitarist and clean vocalist for Pennsylvania progressive death band Black Crown Initiate , has left the band. From the horse’s mouth itself: “It’s been a long, wonderful, crazy journey, and I’d just like to say that I am no longer a member of Black Crown Initiate. There is no bad blood whatsoever, and I’d like to thank all our fans, friends, and affiliates from all over the world. I’ll see y’all around, for sure!” The band reposted his message and added: “The band does intend to continue. Stay tuned” Black Crown Initiate vocalist James Dorton joined The Faceless last month live for the first time at a show that was a complete disaster . MetalSucks last spoke to Thomas in August 2020, when Black Crown Initiate released their most recent album, Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape . He spoke about the effect the pandemic could have on the present and future of the band. “Musically, I think it depends. I think