Contributed by Jeff from chicago, Posted by Solid State

and lets us know that Norma Jean has parted ways with their singer Brad. The band statement reads as follows:

"We would like to clarify that there is no hard feelings or bitterness between us. We love Brad very much. He is our brother. At this time, we all felt like it was the best thing we could do. both for the band, and for brad and his family."

Cory Putman, formerly of the band Eso-Charis, will be filling in for the group on their February tour of the UK [dates below], but no permanent replacement has been announced of yet.

February
3rd - BRIGHTON @ CONCORDE 2
5th - PLYMOUTH @ THE WAREHOUSE
6th - SWINDON @ VICTORIA
7th - LONDON @ GARAGE
8th - TUNBRIDGE WELLS @ THE FORUM
9th - BIRMINGHAM @ AC 3
10th - MANCHESTER @ SATANS
11TH - LEEDS @ THE JOSEPHS WELL
12TH - NOTTINGHAM @ RIG
13TH - GLASGOW @ BARFLY
14TH - ABERDEEN @ LAVA
15TH - EDINBURGH @ STUDIO 24