Milk Teeth lose guitarist Josh

Milk Teeth guitarist Josh Bannister has left the band and been replaced by Billy Hutton.

The split is said to be amicable, with the band wishing Bannister well and vice versa. Hutton – known for his work with Hindsights – will be in place for Milk Teeth’s upcoming European tour, although it’s not yet clear whether he’ll become a full-time member.

Milk Teeth say: “We wish Josh all the happiness in the world and the best of luck for the future. Our most wonderful friend Billy Hutton will be helping us out on all our upcoming shows and tours.

“We are so stoked to have Billy sharing a stage with us. This year is going to be the biggest and best yet. We have new music, videos, tours, festivals, yoyos and puppies all coming your way in 2016.”

In December, Milk Teeth released a video for their track Kabuki. Their debut album Vile Child is set for release on January 29 via Hopeless Records.

MILK TEETH 2016 TOUR DATES

Jan 28: Cheltenham 2 Pigs, UK
Feb 02: Madrid Sala Cats, Spain
Feb 03: Barcelona Apolo, Spain
Feb 05: Milan Fabrique, Italy
Feb 06: Zurich Dynamo, Switzerland
Feb 07: Munich Strom, Germany
Feb 08: Bezirk Landstrasse Arena Wien, Austria
Feb 10: Berlin Musik & Frieden, Germany
Feb 11: Hamburg Hafenklang, Germany
Feb 12: Cologne Luxor, Germany
Feb 13: Paris La Maroquinerie, France
Feb 14: Amsterdam Melkweg, Netherlands
Feb 16: Lille La Peniche, France
Feb 18: London O2 Forum Kentish Town, UK
Feb 19: Manchester O2 Ritz, UK
Feb 20: Newcastle University, UK
Feb 21: Glasgow O2 ABC, UK
Feb 23: Southsea Pyramids Centre, UK
Feb 24: Bristol O2 Academy, UK
Feb 26: Birmingham O2 Institute, UK
Mar 19: Grand Prairie QuikTrip Park, TX
Jun 10: Download Festival, UK

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