News•July 3, 2006 11:17 PM ET•4,529 views

Nodes Of Ranvier bassist quits

Nodes of Ranvier bassist Terry Taylor has stepped down from his position with the band. Here's his official statement: "Being in Nodes over the last couple years has been one of the most important things I have ever done with my life. I have been able to reach out and touch some of the most amazing people I have ever met. The kids that come to Nodes shows are some of the most beautiful people in the world. I feel very blessed that I was able to share the stage with all the fans and the 4 other members of Nodes. Touring had became harder and harder for me each tour. The stress of running a high maintenance business and the desire to have more stability at home had started to take its toll on me. At the end of our Still Remains tour, the Nodes guys and I knew that I had to decide what I wanted to do with my life. Being in a band is either all or nothing. I just did not feel like I could give the 100% that I owe Nodes and the fans. I have watched Nodes grow from a basement show band in our home town of Sioux Falls to a national touring act that has a rabid fan base. I would never want to feel like I was holding them back and that is exactly how I started to feel after these last couple tours. Leaving the band seemed like the best thing for all of us. I will still be involved with the band in other ways. I have the same desire to help Nodes go as far as they can, whether I am in the band or not. Playing music will still be a part of my life but just in a very smaller capacity through other projects I have. For all the Nodes fans, I will miss you more than I can ever put into words. Your involvement in my life has made me a much happier human being. What you have given me will always be in my heart. Please stay in contact. Many of you have become close friends and I do not want to lose that part of my life."

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Imalwaysright 7/3/2006 8:24:37 PM

FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRST POST!!!!!!!! YAY!

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jerryseinfeld 7/3/2006 8:29:11 PM

in recent news: nodes of ranvier are officially now known as NODES

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cryptic_slaughter 7/3/2006 8:57:16 PM

pics or it didn't happen

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pandemon 7/3/2006 9:08:13 PM

my condolences go out to his family and friends, may god give them strength during this difficult time.

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xpoopx 7/3/2006 9:32:01 PM

if god really existed, he would have the time he needs to do both. but well.. we all now know differently. God has failed again.

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efyourbrokencouch 7/3/2006 9:33:10 PM

^fck you man. show some fcking respect.

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scenepoints 7/3/2006 9:41:25 PM

god failed when christcore began...

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chiz 7/3/2006 9:44:14 PM

who the fck cares anyways

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theblackhole 7/3/2006 10:40:59 PM

i hate this band

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fsovercrooks 7/3/2006 10:57:37 PM

this guy doesn't give a fck about the fans :O

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HolyGhostOfAbraham 7/3/2006 11:00:51 PM

I mean I see "Nodes," but I kept hearing "nads."

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grudgecityhxc 7/4/2006 12:15:23 AM

blame it on god

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BREEE 7/4/2006 12:42:11 AM

this band sounds like atreyu

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shadoe 7/4/2006 1:26:27 AM

^^^wow you're so fcking stupid its unbelievable you prolly hXc dance to fckin unearth fcker

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grindcore 7/4/2006 1:40:54 AM

Yeah no shit fck all you fruits with the negative comments. This band is genuine and whether their new stuff sucks or not, show some respect. This guy is an amazing person.

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Spike 7/4/2006 1:44:39 AM

no shit, that's my dads name.

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LetMeEatThePooFromYourAss 7/4/2006 1:52:07 AM

wow, use some paragraphs

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tom_will_rise 7/4/2006 2:08:00 AM

whether or not their genuine... they DO sound like atreyu.

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loki 7/4/2006 6:12:22 AM

terry is a good fcking dude, he always try to help out any touring band that asks....unlike the rest of the other c-cksuckers out there.

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elliot 7/4/2006 9:45:11 AM

terry actually isn't christian. so maybe if people knew what the fck they were talking about.....nah, just keep shit talking!

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plaguebearer 7/4/2006 10:01:31 AM

i think he still plays in the blinding light.

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fnffishcore 7/4/2006 10:15:30 AM

Ummmm, guys........ He's JUST a bassist.

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shadoe 7/4/2006 10:18:44 AM

and they don't sound like atryu fckers

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drunkmouthkittensmile 7/4/2006 10:32:27 AM

fck this band. maybee they'll just break up now.

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Coldchain 7/4/2006 1:23:13 PM

Hardcore bassists are a dime a dozen. Just find a guitar player, give him a pick and P-bass and make him follow the guitars blandly and you're set.

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wilson 7/4/2006 2:17:41 PM

I am a big fan of the first two albums. I do kind of think that with the singer on the new album they sound like Atreyu though.

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grindcore 7/4/2006 2:45:38 PM

The first two albums are amazing, but the new stuff...

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Hunt_fish_with_dynamite 7/4/2006 7:00:38 PM

This band is fcking terrible, futher more, who gives a fck if some guy quit?

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mydixiewrecked 7/6/2006 1:10:04 PM

the rest of them should quit too, OH BURN!

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