DOWNSET Says 'There Will Not Willingly Be Two Versions' Of The Band Out There

April 3, 2014

Reactivated Los Angeles rap/hardcore/metal act DOWNSET has released the following statement:

"The rumors you have heard are true: the somewhat original DOWNSET lineup is playing [the] This Is Hardcore [festival] in July and will most likely play other shows to follow.

"To make things clear, there will not willingly be two versions of DOWNSET performing as that would be ignorant for obvious reasons.

"While we mean no offense to other bands that coexist in this way, Rey [Oropeza, vocals] is the face of DOWNSET, and if he has finally decided to take the wheel and drive, well, it's his car.

"DOWNSET was resurrected in 2013 with all original members invited at the time and only a couple willing and passionate enough to bring it back. So, with a new lineup, this reincarnated DOWNSET went on to tour through the summer and had a blast properly serving the fans night after night bringing that original West Coast hardcore sound back to the fans. During and since that summer, Rey, Ares [Schwager, guitar] and James [Morris, bass] have decided to come back and undoubtedly kill shows like they once have.

"Ultimately with dismay, this leaves the upcoming summer European tour up in the air. The next couple of weeks will tellingly procure details of the 'if' and 'how' of any resolution."

Formed in 1986, DOWNSET released albums on the Mercury and Epitaph labels before disbanding in 2009.

DOWNSET's most recent touring lineup was comprised of Neil Roemer (vocals),Rogelio Lozano (guitar),Christopher Lee (drums),and J.D. Manhart (bass).

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