News : Electrik Dynamite Announce Departure Of Former Vocalist and Usher In The New
Melbourne based heavy metallers Electrik Dynamite today made the sad announcement of the departure of longtime vocalist, Dan “Danny B” Brittain, who left on amicable grounds, citing real estate issues which had forced the vocalist to move back to his home state of Western Australia. Brittain had been with the band since 2012 when Electrik Dynamite’s original frontman, Ryan “Maverick” Reeve, had called it quits.
Releasing the statement via their Facebook page, Electrik Dynamite further announced Dan Brittain’s replacement in Luke Toomey:
It may come as a surprise to some, not to others – but we’re here to sadly, but amicably announce the departure of vocalist Dan Brittain from Electrik Dynamite. Due to real estate problems, Dan moved back to WA late last year. We played the #SebastianBach show with our longtime friend, Luke Toomey, and everything fell into place for him to take over on vocal duties. We take this time to wish Dan all the very best… not only a legend dude, a rad voice, but one of the sickest haircuts going around! We’ve been in contact with him, and he’s got new music in the works – when it goes live, we’ll be sure to let you all know.
But this brings us to Luke, and those who saw him at the Forum know how much this dude kicks ass. We’ve been rehearsing and writing with him ever since, and can’t wait to show you all on our upcoming shows with#Buckcherry. More shows to be announced soon as well.
2016. New look Electrik Dynamite…
…same (Skull &) Bones, Riffs ‘n Harmony!
With Luke already having performed with the band opening for Sebastian Bach, it had felt a natural choice for Electrik Dynamite. The band have already begun rehearsing and writing new material with him since. You can expect to see his talent come out in full force when the band opens for US rockers Buckcherry next week.
Buckcherry 2016 Tour. Tickets are on sale now via killrockstar.com.au/tickets/buckcherry.
Sunday, March 13: Powerstation, Auckland (with Unleash The Kraken & Blue
Ruin)
Monday, March 14: 170 Russell, Melbourne (with Palace Of The King and
Electrik Dynamite)
Tuesday, March 15: Max Watts, Brisbane (with The Poor & Electrik Dynamite)
Friday, March 18: Metro, Sydney (with Palace Of The King & Electrik Dynamite)
Saturday, March 19: Metropolis, Perth (with Legs Electric & Opia)
Electrik Dynamite Tour Dates:
March 25, The Old Bar, Melbourne
May 7, Cherry Bar, Melbourne
May 13, **TBA**, Melbourne
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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.Latest News
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