UK progressive metal outfit Haken have announced parting ways with longtime guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green. Griffiths had been with Haken since 2008, appearing on every studio album from their 2010 debut, Aquarius, to 2023’s Fauna. Outside of Haken, he issued his debut solo album, Tiktaalika, in 2022. Green joined the group in 2014, stepping in as the replacement for original bassist Thomas MacLean. Green has contributed to all albums since 2016’s Affinity.
The band confirmed both exits via social media earlier today (5th), expressing:
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of Charlie Griffiths and Conner Green from Haken. We are tremendously grateful for the time we’ve spent together, creating music and touring the world, achieving things we thought weren’t possible. Both Charlie and Conner are irreplaceable, as musicians and individuals, and they have given so much to make this band what it is today. We cannot thank them enough, but we wish them all the best with any future endeavours. They will always be a part of the Haken family.
New music coming this year.”
