Thy Art Is Murder kick out vocalist CJ McMahon, re-record new album with new vocalist
Australian deathcore band Thy Art Is Murder is moving on without longtime vocalist CJ McMahon.
Revealed today, the band parted ways with McMahon, who gained criticism for their anti-trans statements back in August. Aside from kicking McMahon out of the Thy Art Is Murder, the remaining members delayed the release of their new album Godlike by a week to let a new vocalist re-record McMahon’s parts. The new vocalist, who hasn’t been named yet, will be joining the band on their forthcoming European tour.
A statement from the band reads:
“We have some important news regarding Godlike that we want to share with you.
Our new album Godlike is now available worldwide digitally with an unforeseen change – Chris McMahon is no longer a part of Thy Art Is Murder and does not feature on the record. We understand that this may come as a surprise and we want to assure you that this decision was made to preserve the band's integrity and direction.
What transpired over the past month was not the cause of this action, but just another symptom of the drawn out breakdown in his character and judgement. The straw that broke the camel’s back if you will.
Long story short, the fallout has been immense. We were lobbed with threats to destroy Thy Art Is Murder from the inside if we did not capitulate to various ideologies that he holds. Everyone has their own right to free speech and to seek their truth; they are also free to receive the consequences that come with it. We appreciate your support and respect for our privacy during this challenging time.
As we move forward, we are excited to introduce you to a new vocalist, who finished re-recording vocals on the new album earlier this week, and will be joining us for the Godlike European tour with Whitechapel, Fit For An Autopsy and Spite, which kicks off in a few days.
Our focus remains on delivering powerful music and unforgettable performances to our dedicated fans. We're grateful for your understanding and continued support as we embark on this new chapter together.”
Godlike is out on digital services right now via the band’s own Human Warfare.