NewsJune 25, 2013 9:09 AM ET7,156 views

Downset returns with new lineup

After roughly four years of inactivity, seminal Los Angeles, CA hardcore/rap outfit Downset is back in action with a new lineup. Originally formed in 1986, Downset released albums with Mercury Records and Epitaph Records before disbanding in 2009. Notably, vocalist Rey Oropeza is not part of the current lineup, which is comprised of Neil Roemer (vocals), Rogelio Lozano (guitars), Christopher Lee (drums), and J.D. Manhart (bass). Here's the official word:
"As we all know, change is imminent. After reaching out in repeated attempts to reunite all of the original members of the band we are apologetic to you, our friends and family to announce that they have failed. Some members did not want to do it for their own reasons and the rest of us respect that. There is no ill-will on either end and we all feel it is very important to push forward and honor our fans and obligations as artists, as downset. to all of you in appreciation of your continued support. "That being said, the touring lineup for 2013 will be Neil Roemer handling vocal duties as Rogelio Lozano is back on guitar, Chris Lee is back on the drums, and J.D. Manhart will be filling in on bass. Over the past several months this collective unit has proven to be a powerful lineup with great chemistry and skilled musicianship in the studio as well as on stage under a different name. "So, family & friends we personally invite all of you to catch us on tour in 2013 with dates in Colombia, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Austria; and watch for a new single dropping very soon!

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anonymous 6/25/2013 6:16:15 AM

Saruman is stoked.

fuckyourxs 6/25/2013 6:28:10 AM

This is weird. The vocals kind of make Downset Downset.

offfuck 6/25/2013 6:29:38 AM

April 29th, Florence and Normandy is stoked

anonymous 6/25/2013 6:29:42 AM

Anger. Hostility towards the opposition. Anger. Hostility towards the opposition. Anger. Hostility towards the opposition. Anger. Hostility towards the opposition. Anger. Hostility towards the opposition. (and so forth)

anonymous 6/25/2013 6:56:33 AM

^hitlist?

anonymous 6/25/2013 6:57:11 AM

Was I the only one who assumed this band had called it quits sometime prior to 2001? Can't imagine them doing something worthwhile in this (or the previous) decade

horseheadxbookends 6/25/2013 7:31:22 AM

saw them a number of times and as the years went on the songs played live were getting slower and slower, they couldn't keep the pace, no rey no care

anonymous 6/25/2013 8:34:36 AM

This is horribly pathetic.

anonymous 6/25/2013 8:36:17 AM

This reminds me of when fall silent wanted to go on without Levi and still call themselves fall silent. Weak

anonymous 6/25/2013 8:47:45 AM

L.a.'s the black and brown killers!ea

anonymous 6/25/2013 9:20:42 AM

kool keyboard klansman kommentary above brush your teeth with a cheese grater

anonymous 6/25/2013 9:23:32 AM

No singer makes a band. The band makes a band. I hope they have a better singer. Rey made the band suck live.

Get_Some 6/25/2013 9:56:21 AM

no rey no care

anonymous 6/25/2013 10:20:27 AM

Rey Mysterio is stoked

kevin_sorbo 6/25/2013 11:49:26 AM

hahahahahah funny! thery are finished for 10 years.

anonymous 6/25/2013 1:28:16 PM

HOW ABOUT SOME fckING DATES IN THE U.S. FELLAS!

anonymous 6/25/2013 1:29:10 PM

No Ray = Not stoked

anonymous 6/25/2013 4:10:32 PM

This is not the return of Downset. This is just weak as hell. This is a Downset cover band. None of these guys could come up with any good ideas for a new band so they decided to become a cover band. Soooo weak.

anonymous 6/25/2013 5:09:21 PM

^^^^ hey Rey why don't you shut the fck up and let these guys do their thing. Your just mad that the new singer is actually a better vocalist then you. Haters gonna hate.

shane_battier 6/25/2013 6:16:57 PM

lucky bastards, basically they wanted a label to pay for their summer vacation. not gonna lie. kinda jealous.

anonymous 6/26/2013 4:35:35 AM

downset full of downies

anonymous 6/26/2013 5:56:34 AM

DownSyndromeSet

anonymous 6/26/2013 10:06:22 AM

I've heard the new players in Downset play a show as Misrule. I've been a Downset fan for years, however the new line up will CRUSH the old line up. Especially the new vocalist is way sicker then Rey. You can actually hear him clearly. Just my opinion.

anonymous 6/26/2013 11:56:05 AM

new vocalist:what does that fckin fake,know about motherfcking south central?, fool what do you know about a set or a sign,fake motherfcker probably never even seen a nine,if i catch you slippin,punk i'm gonna fade ya, because your band is down with that revival making chedda' Wankers!!!

anonymous 6/26/2013 12:06:45 PM

Funny ^^^ like like how this is turning into a tuff guy thread. Personally I will wait to see the footage and hear the songs. Then decide. All the haters^^^ should do the same.

anonymous 6/27/2013 11:36:36 PM

band always sucked. next up: rage against the machine tour (minus zack) with NATE HIGGERS on vocals


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