Recent Paper & Plastick Records addition, Richmond VA's hardcore outfit Landmines are currently without a drummer. Joe Hunt, (who also plays with Brainworms) has decided to leave Landmines. The band explained:

The separation is completely amicable. We love Joe, we loved him before we were playing music together, and we love him now that we're not playing music together. Not in a gay way, but like a prison way. We wish him the absolute best of luck in any endeavor he is involved in from here on out.

That being said, this in NO WAY hinders our tour plans for the summer….well, ok, it hinders them, but a steam roller won't be stopping this band anytime soon. We'll be going through our list of beast drummers in the area, trying to find someone who isn't going to mind living in a van with us for 5 weeks at a clip. We'd love to be able to find a permanent replacement before tour, but honestly we'll be happy to find a beast to fill in for tour.

Joe's last show with the band will be the Ann Beretta show at the Canal Club downstairs on April 26th. Make sure you come out and give him a proper send off with us.

Anyone interested in temporarily, or permanently playing with the band should contact them via their MySpace page. The band's debut LP, recorded with Brian McTernan (Hot Water Music, Bane, Texas Is The Reason), will be released digitally and on vinyl via Less Than Jake co–founder Vinnie Fiorello's new label, Paper & Plastick Records.