Hi Sailors,

It is with great sadness that i announce that our bass player Ross Johnston has tragically passed away in a terrible felching accident...oh shit no wait im sorry that was my dream last night. Err yes anyway it is with great sadness that i announce that our bass player and best friend Ross Johnston has decided to leave Newbridge Downfall.

Why! i hear you cry...actually it was only Tom Clayton who asked, basically Ross and his partner Natasha are having a baby boy in March! this is fantastic news but unfortunatley Ross feels that because of this and related factors he feels like he cannot commit to the band anymore.

We completely support his decision and cant begin to imagine the thrills and spills of the journey in Fatherhood he is soon about to undertake, and wish him every luck and success for the future. Its always hard when someone leaves a band but the very fact that we have been playing together for so many years through all the highs and lows and still remain the very best of friends is a testament to the character of the man. Ross will always be a part of this band in one way or another and he will be greatly missed by all of us.

Anyway, as for the future things are looking really exiting. We are on the literal verge of releasing our debut album 'Reprisals and Regrets' on Bells On Records, and we have a very good friend lined up to take over bass duties and fill Ross' considerable shoes. We have a show with Failsafe and Death Defying Life in York on 12th November and even hope to have our newbie in place by then!

Keep your eyes on the prize and increase the peace yo

James x