In Hearts Wake Part with Bassist & Vocalist Kyle Erich, Announce Australian Tour

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10 Apr

The band has also released new single ‘Farewell’ as a tribute to Erich’s time in the band.

In Hearts Wake’s longtime bassist and clean vocalist Kyle Erich is bidding farewell to the band. After 12 years with his brothers in arms, Erich is stepping away to “focus on his family and other parts of his life.”

Erich joined In Hearts Wake in 2011 and featured on the band’s 2012 debut album, Divination. He also played on the band’s next four albums and toured with them around Australia and across the globe multiple times.

“It's hard to put into words how impactful and fulfilling my journey with In Hearts Wake has been,” Erich said in a statement. “I honestly feel so lucky to have been a part of In Hearts Wake and everything it has become over the years. The places we’ve been, the bands/people who have supported us and all the incredible moments I’ll never forget. To be honest, I never really thought that music could bring so much joy to my life, and I owe so much to my brothers in the band for seeing something in me that I didn’t even know I had.

“The life of a touring musician is incredible, and honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about my last twelve years with In Hearts Wake. That being said, this life does require a lot of sacrifice, and now, as a father, those choices are more complicated and much harder to make. Being in the industry for as long as I have, I know you need to give 100% to make it work, and I’m at a point now where that’s not something I’m able to give. In my eyes, that would be a disservice to the band and to all our fans who have supported us.

“Farewell will be my last song with the band and it was a very difficult song to write. Despite this being the right decision for me it’s been so hard to let go of something that’s been such a massive part of my life. The Australian tour this September will be my last tour as part of the band and although bittersweet, its going to be a farewell tour to remember.

“From the bottom of my heart I want to thank anyone who has come to a show, said hello to me in the street or played with us on stage. You have truly changed my life forever. Jake, Ben, Eaven, and Conor I love you guys and I can't wait to see where In Hearts Wake goes from here.

“See you down the road!”

In celebration of Erich’s time with the band, In Hearts Wake has dropped a brand new single, ‘Farewell’. The track is a head-nodding tribute to Erich and a final goodbye from the ripping bassist to fans. You can check out the music video below.

Along with the announcement of Erich leaving the band and the release of the single ‘Farewell’, In Hearts Wake has also revealed tour dates for this September, which will be Erich’s final gigs with the band. The six-date tour takes in Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, giving fans one last chance to say goodbye to the bassist.

In Hearts Wake also released a statement about Erich’s departure and had nothing but good things to say about the lad.

“In Hearts Wake has some news. Our bass player and clean vocalist, Kyle Erich, is leaving the band to focus on his family and other parts of his life. He will be touring with us one last time in September, and today, we have released a new track and video called "Farewell" as part of his send-off.

“We adore Kyle and appreciate every contribution he’s made to our band and our lives. 12 years of laughs, gigs and singalongs. He's an amazing person, and we will miss having him around as In Hearts Wake continues to forge ahead.

“While we were saddened and heartbroken by the news at first, we all knew that what was right for Kyle was right for us. We all support his decision and can't wait to celebrate him and bring closure to his journey with the band.

“We will have more In Hearts Wake news in a couple of weeks, but for now, let’s celebrate our man Kyle Erich and all the amazing moments we've had together.”

Tickets for In Hearts Wake’s Australian tour are on sale now via the band’s website.