News•December 13, 2018 10:20 AM ET•4,976 views

Black Crown Initiate replaces two members

Reading, Pennsylvania progressive death metal band Black Crown Initiate has announced the departures of both guitarist Wes Hauch and drummer Jesse Beahler. Replacing the pair are guitarist Ethan McKenna and drummer Sam Santiago (ex-Gorod). Black Crown Initiate has issued the following statement:

"If any of you have seen our recent shows, you may have noticed some lineup changes. It is true that Jesse and Wes are no longer in the band, but there is zero bad blood. They are both still our dear buddies, and with the ridiculous amount of talent they both possess, we have no doubt that you'll be hearing from them real soon! That being said, we are extremely excited to welcome Sam Santiago and Ethan Mckenna to Black Crown Initiate. You might know Sam from his work with Gorod, Beyond Creation, Arkhon Infaustus, and others, and he is doing an amazing job beating the tubs for us. Ethan Mckenna is a Reading, Pa based guitar wizard, and he was actually the first guitarist ever asked to join the band when Andy, Nick, and James put Black Crown together in 2012. Things change, grow, and come full circle, and we intend to deliver a killer new album and get back into your beautiful faces as soon as possible. Stay tuned and thanks!"

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anonymous 12/13/2018 7:54:04 AM

Never heard of this bullshit band, but there's definitely bad blood.

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anonymous 12/13/2018 8:32:37 AM

Who dis?

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anonymous 12/13/2018 8:36:12 AM

TY to a person in the midwest; I remember you using the same company name but switching wording around after sharing information willingly. My idol; inspired me...you and others tore it down to live the same life. While being backed by a local church, enjoy your recording studio. INLGAF about anyone's reputation. Scream at me again via email; I will publicly for all to see.

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anonymous 12/13/2018 8:52:51 AM

There is only one band with the word "crown" in their name that's worth a damn... THE CROWN Perpetual Demise NO fckING AFTERLIFE!!!!

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anonymous 12/13/2018 9:26:17 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The crown band member spotted The Crown sucks and so does Black Crown Initiate.

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anonymous 12/13/2018 9:34:20 AM

Wes Hauch is the roaming free agent of bands

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anonymous 12/13/2018 1:50:19 PM

Gross all around.

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anonymous 12/15/2018 7:48:20 PM

The guys who commented above don't know anything about fcking metal calling Black Crown Initiate with negative comments fcking brainless c*nts. Black Crown Initiate is the best metal band of USA for now surpassing all other.

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anonymous 1/11/2019 12:56:25 PM

Chumps talking trash about my boys need to come see me! I am not anonymous - Mike Manley from Reading PA.

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anonymous 12/9/2019 5:23:32 PM

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