Playing musical chairs is one of the most common things in the metal industry with musicians leaving bands for many different reasons, including financial or personal reasons just like the latest split between Sworn In and their guitarist Zakary Gibson.

Gibson revealed the news via twitter by stating these short statements:

made an important move for my life today. will forever wish the best for my closest friends in @swornin they gave me 5 amazing years.

— . (@zakarygibson) March 6, 2016

a very special thank you to @SwornInChris for giving me a chance when no one else would.

— . (@zakarygibson) March 6, 2016

While this is an every day thing and seems like Gibson left in good terms with the band, it’s a bit puzzling to notice that the announcement has only been done by him and Sworn In haven’t said a word about their 5 years guitarist leaving or how will it affect their upcoming tour with We Came As Romans, Miss May I, and Wilson. In fact, they have been actively promoting their next outing on their Facebook page, hinting that his departure will not have any effect on their plans.

Whatever the case may be, you can catch a Gibsonless Sworn In live at one of the following dates:

Alix Vallecillo

Black Metal enthusiast from Los Angeles who thought was a good idea to grab a camera and shoot underground shows for the hell of it. Pseudo-writer with little to no expectations of ever winning a Pulitzer but totally down to write about your unknown band if it's good to my ears. I enjoy long walks on the beach, deep conversation, holding hands and attending Satanic music shows every now and then.

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