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Julie
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 

Current mood:  blissful
After 11 years of being involved with this band, Mike "Ratboy" Novak has indeed decided to quit Every Time I Die. Yesterday morning we received text messages that he wasn't going to continue anymore. 15 years ago, when someone left their band, they would get drunk, fight their friends, and we'd learn about it from Kurt Loder at 10 minutes before the hour. Today it's in a text messages and you guys find out on a messageboard. To be honest, it was something we have seen coming for some time now, but were uncertain as to exactly when or how it was going to happen because, as everyone who has ever met him knows, his communication skills leave much to be desired. That being said, he simply didn't feel the need to talk to us about any problem he was having or discomfort he was experiencing with any situation in particular. For the past year it has felt like we were playing with a drum machine or a pre recorded backing track. He completely shut off communication with us, contributing only to the band when onstage and opting to take no part in any social activity while on tour or to be present for the filming of our upcoming DVD. Whatever his reasons were, he simply was not a part of us anymore mentally or emotionally.  
So now, us at Every Time I Die are confronted with a small hurdle which we will no doubt jump in order to become a new version of the killing machine we've always been. The person that fills the vacant shoes Ratboy left is going to be more hungry and more intense and bring a renewed energy to the stage, not simply be able learn the songs and repeat them for a half hour every night. Someone that doesn't take being in a band for granted and wants to destroy everyone and every thing sonically. Someone that can appreciate the amazing people we surround ourselves with and the opportunities we've been given. With our new record "The New Junk Aesthetic" on the verge of blowing the earth a huge gaping asshole, we couldn't be happier that our insecurities and personal conflicts are in the past. and if you dont believe us, just check out our myspace "mood". cannot wait to see you all again. keith jordan andy and josh. 
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Arontime I die
Aron Flynn

 
good night sweet prince

 
Posted by Arontime I die on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:01 PM
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drew

 
i know your songs front to back.  i can be the new drummer.  the end.
 
Posted by drew on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:01 PM
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Micheal Tornado [SAVF]

 
I'm fucking stoked for this album guys and I'm glad this hasn't set you guys back too much. ratboy will be missed but i'm sure you guys will be out there melting faces again in no time!!!

 
Posted by Micheal Tornado [SAVF] on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:03 PM
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The Reddrop
Richard Reddrop

 
Ratboy was the shit.  too bad he's gone.

 
Posted by The Reddrop on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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tatermusmaximuss mastercock block-a-puss
Tater Mothafuckn' Tot

 
i must admit that sucks that he's gone.....but i'm ready to see whats in store with this attidude you seem to have.....
 
Posted by tatermusmaximuss mastercock block-a-puss on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:05 PM
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Ch^rlie.
Charlie Striper Piper.

 
He been my favourite drummer for fucking ages now.
Shame hes left.

 
Posted by Ch^rlie. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:09 PM
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Michael - twitter.com/michaelFIIF
Michael Farina

 
Wow, sucks to hear that, I met him this sunday at SCENE Fest. But uhhh... if you guys are holding auditions, I would love to get a chance.

 
Posted by Michael - twitter.com/michaelFIIF on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:11 PM
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trouble.
Mikel. Crooks.

 
LET ME DRUM FOR YOU PLEASE!!!! I CAN LEARN EVERY SONG. PLEASE!! EVERY TIME I DIE IS MY FAVORITE BAND. PLEASE!!! I"LL RELOCATE, ID DO ANYTHING.
 
Posted by trouble. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:12 PM
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xTOASTx [DVB/CTG]

 
when are tryouts?

 
Posted by xTOASTx [DVB/CTG] on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:13 PM
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Walt corpsegrinder Holiday

 
shiyt
 
Posted by Walt corpsegrinder Holiday on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:16 PM
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Lew
Lewis Matthews

 
well.im looking forward for this new album and how is gonna really sound
you are really fucking great band,and ratboy was a great one

 
Posted by Lew on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:16 PM
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Portrait Of Real Life
Paul England

 
this is hella sad!!!! bit bad of him txtin you, thats bad crack! hmmmm any ideas on who the new drummer is yet? i hope you guys keep it together, you're pretty much the only band that i have hope in right now hahaha aside from a few local bands that is.!!..whens the new DaViD coming out?? shit happens was really good :)....
....cant wait for the new record in sept! gonna be crazy!....
....hope to see ou in the UK again.....
....get a proper crazy drummer in, or use the remains of andys' beard!....
....take it easy dudes!....
....PORL....
....p.s i have some photos from your NEWCASTLE UK show with the gallows. i'll try post them up soon =)..
 
Posted by Portrait Of Real Life on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:16 PM
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Dick banana.
Chesterfield Evenpurple

 
That sucks he didn't really feel  the need to communicate with you guys,
really a shame. Communication is always important.
Even more a shame you had to lose because of it,
he was a great drummer.
But regardless, glad you're in good spirits.
New record is gonna pwn.

 
Posted by Dick banana. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:17 PM
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dallas.

 
you guys can do better! just get someone epic pleaze. and im waiting for a new asshole.

 
Posted by dallas. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:18 PM
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Ashes and Framework

 
Lame.
 
Posted by Ashes and Framework on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:22 PM
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MONSTER
Cole T. Arkinstall

 
..aw man, thats shitty,....u best get a powerhouse, good luck mike whatevs u do, legend!..
 
Posted by MONSTER on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:23 PM
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Jake

 
:(((((((((
 
Posted by Jake on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:23 PM
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Finlay
Finlay Urquhart

 
this sorta sucks, but i'm glad you guys aren't letting it stop you from taking over the world. haha.

good luck finding a new drummer, so syked for the new junk aesthetic!

 
Posted by Finlay on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:23 PM
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eaturheartout
Ashly Saltzmann

 
THATS SHITTY.......
 
Posted by eaturheartout on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:24 PM
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極悪☠DOMY
Toki Wartooth

 
Wow, the text message breakup... Weak.

 
Posted by 極悪☠DOMY on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:24 PM
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beryl.

 
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, i'll miss ratboy. but its true, you can't really work with someone that can't communicate. but i'm still going to miss him. ..you guys should film the auditions for new drummer. i just love an excuse to see you boys on camera. ..
 
Posted by beryl. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:33 PM
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Olive

 
Nothing worse then getting dumped via text message.

 
Posted by Olive on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:34 PM
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trouble.
Mikel. Crooks.

 
please give me a chance. i'd love to play for ETID. its been my dream to tour the world and play music. please respond to me.
 
Posted by trouble. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:37 PM
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xDANx
Dan Janowicz

 
you guys are dealing with this with the most positive of attitudes, and i LOVE it.  i'm genuinely excited for the new album :]
 
Posted by xDANx on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:39 PM
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Rollie

 
Your sets better be longer than a half hour every night.

 
Posted by Rollie on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:42 PM
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CEO of Bazooka '89

 
Sucks, but oh well...the show must go on. i'm stoked for the next one!
 
Posted by CEO of Bazooka '89 on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:43 PM
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Murderotica

 
oh i CANNOT wait for you guys to go on tour! i've been going thru withdrawls!!!!
 
Posted by Murderotica on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:46 PM
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Murderotica

 
oh i CANNOT wait for you guys to go on tour! i've been going thru withdrawls!!!!
 
Posted by Murderotica on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:47 PM
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mIcK tHe DiCk

 
This sucks the big one, fuck it tho. You live and learn!!! Oh yeah, then you die:)
 
Posted by mIcK tHe DiCk on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:50 PM
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Kenzie

 
goooodbye ratboy.
hopefully you guys can find someone with a little more personality this time around.

best of luck.

 
Posted by Kenzie on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:54 PM
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kellie
Kellie Murphy

 
=[
That's a shame.
 
Posted by kellie on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:56 PM
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Bryan [Strangers In The Mirror]
Bryan Vargas

 
damn, that sucks..the new drummer will have some big shoes to fill (figuratively speaking) but I can't wait to hear who you guys get...just don't pull a Norma Jean and get a drummer that drags everybody's creativity down

 
Posted by Bryan [Strangers In The Mirror] on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 9:57 PM
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KnottyDred
Cody Wombold

 
Ratboy will be missed for his always badass drum skills, but im sure the new drummer will be able to take the band even further.... ETID will always reign supreme....
 
Posted by KnottyDred on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:12 PM
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Stan <SOTC>
Chris Stanforth

 
i'm your dude, check out recent stuff i've been doing at ..www.myspace.com/sotcband..
 
Posted by Stan <SOTC> on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:20 PM
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Kaaaylalaarr >;]
Kayla Abrahams

 
.. Can't wait for the album >.<
MAKESUREYOURNEWDRUMMERPWNSPLEASE...
 
Posted by Kaaaylalaarr >;] on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:22 PM
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Wha-Whitney!

 
i wish it was on better terms but i'm glad that both parties are pretty much happy with the outcome
the new cd is going to be amazing! can't wait for it :)

 
Posted by Wha-Whitney! on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:31 PM
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ANNA SAGE

 
you act like that's weird. we do all of our communicating through text messages. if not that then twitter updates.

 
Posted by ANNA SAGE on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:37 PM
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Danny [SKA'd For Life]
Danny Taylor

 
That sucks. Ratboy was a great drummer. Shame he's gone. But, at least you guys aren't letting it get in the way too much. Can't wait for New Junk Aesthetic.

 
Posted by Danny [SKA'd For Life] on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:39 PM
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Martin G

 
I'm bummed Mike aka Novak aka Ratboy aka Stallion is gone... but honestly... I don't even know you guy's personally and I could sorta just get that weird vibe that he was always a little distant from the group. Too bad cause he was a beast on the skins... and by skins I mean drums not penis's... this is no time to joke... good luck guy's and I wish you all the best in your search for a new skinbeater aka drummer. 
 
Posted by Martin G on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:43 PM
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\m/ EL NINO \m/
Adrian Munoz

 
You know? That explains a lot. Last year at Warped Tour in San Antonio, I was partying by the buses with some friends in some other bands and I happened to come across that guy sitting by himself on the wheel well of a trailer. I stopped because I recognized who it was and I stuck my hand out and said "hey man, sorry to bother you... but, I just wanted to say I love your band and you guys played an awesome show today!" He sort of half-assed shook my hand and nodded, not saying a word. I walked off feeling pretty disappointed hoping that he was the only dude that acted like that in ETID. ..
....Now, I see that he was definitely not happy and could give two shits about what I thought. But, now I at least know you dudes are most likely not like that.....
....P.S. Drumz. Me. Plz. Thankz...
 
Posted by \m/ EL NINO \m/ on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:49 PM
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st. vanessa marie
Vanessa Marie Dowlatshahi

 
bites.

 
Posted by st. vanessa marie on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:57 PM
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Derek

 
That was bullshit for you to throw rat under the bus like that.  None of us needed to know his problems with the band.  That is a totally personal matter and I think it was a big mistake for you to divulge the details of his exit.  It was a weak way to justify the situation and was completely unnecessary.  "We got a new drummer" was all we were entitled to hear.  I hope you rethink your approach.

 
Posted by Derek on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:02 PM
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Sara

 
If you could give kudos for comments, I would give them to you. I completely agree, the world doesn't need to know their dirty laundry
 
Posted by Sara on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 4:11 PM
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TONY

 
shut it, douche

 
Posted by TONY on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:10 PM
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Tommy

 
Ratboy was a good drummer but he always looked like he didn't belong there.
 
Posted by Tommy on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:14 PM
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Nick{Kid With Dog}
Nick Kanner

 
wow seriously he texted you
thats actually quite funny


 
Posted by Nick{Kid With Dog} on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:15 PM
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Dustin <FTA>
Dustin Gordy

 
Thank you guys for not just giving up. This minor speed bump is a bummer but perhaps it is for the best. Thanks again for not quitting. And good luck mike.....call next time.
 
Posted by Dustin <FTA> on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:16 PM
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Music Is The Weapon Of The Future (Go Bills!)

 
He was a great drummer, but it seemed like he took one too many hits of x and had no emotions left. "Some men are born to lurk"
 
Posted by Music Is The Weapon Of The Future (Go Bills!) on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:26 PM
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Shawn
Shawn Townsend

 
Sorry to hear that dudes! but this has been the chance ive been waiting for!  let me know if your holding private tryout sessions!
 
Posted by Shawn on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:28 PM
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stick it in ur ass slow like tssssss

 
"the show must go on"
 
Posted by stick it in ur ass slow like tssssss on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:41 PM
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