News•April 3, 2014 3:50 PM ET•9,463 views

Downset: there will not be two versions of band

You may recall that Los Angeles, CA hardcore/metal/rap outfit Downset returned to action last year following a four-year hiatus. However, the lineup did not include the core of the group's "classic" roster. Most notably, frontman Rey Oropeza was not a participant. So when it was announced this week that Downset was playing This Is Hardcore 2014 and that the lineup would include Oropeza and other members of the "classic" lineup, fans were confused and left to believe that there would now be two version of Downset in existence. To clear the air, members of the newer faction have issued a statement essentially saying that they will step aside to let Oropeza take the reins. Here's the official word:

"The rumors you have heard are true, the somewhat original downset. lineup is playing 'This is Hardcore' 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 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 line up, 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 and James 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. Updates will be posted accordingly."

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anonymous 4/3/2014 1:21:39 PM

liferuiner is stoked

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anonymous 4/3/2014 1:26:28 PM

Black Flag is stoked.

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anonymous 4/3/2014 2:05:27 PM

People listing shitty bands that are stoked are stoked.

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anonymous 4/3/2014 2:26:21 PM

there should be no versions of this band

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Get_Some 4/3/2014 2:54:39 PM

Loved this band....

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fist_of_sage 4/3/2014 5:39:12 PM

anybody doing vocals other than Rey would sound corny as fck. yeah, go ahead and rap about your dead daddy, no name fake Rey

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anonymous 4/3/2014 5:42:25 PM

Empower, can't slip Can't slip, can't be slippin' Empower, come alive Come alive, come alive Empower, positive REY IS BACK DOWNSET FOR LIFE SINCE 92

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anonymous 4/3/2014 8:56:22 PM

Was stoked to see this band on the Check Your People tour in 2000. I was disappointed. The other bands sucked(Slaves on Dope, Primer 55,and Soulfly). Rey put more energy into the one song he performed with Soulfly than he did his own set.

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anonymous 4/3/2014 9:49:19 PM

Fear Factory is stoked. Also, not getting jokes is stoked.

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anonymous 4/4/2014 12:22:48 AM

go listen to slapshot "crossover sucks"

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anonymous 4/4/2014 5:54:11 AM

there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,there should be no versions of this band,i could not have worded it better myself.

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RickRock 4/4/2014 6:56:10 AM

I have a Downset demo tape I got for free after their set at Ozzfest. I should sell it on Ebay for many hardcore dollars.

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SuckMeBeautiful 4/4/2014 7:51:59 AM

If Harley ain't stabbing someone, I don't care

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anonymous 4/4/2014 10:20:47 AM

ANGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRR

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