It was first realeased on theMuch Music Website on May 12th, and had this to say:
Much Music
We've got some sad news for Sum 41 fans. It was announced today that Dave "Brownsound" Baksh, their lead guitarist, has decided to leave the band. In a press release, Dave revealed, "I couldn't continue on creatively in Sum 41 without being a thorn in the side of the band. As people grow, they change." Brownsound added, however, that there is absolutely no animosity between him and the other members of the band, saying "we are brothers."
When asked on the matter, Deryck has this to say:
Deryck Whibley
The fact is Dave lost interest a long time ago, Not to take any credit away from him, but he really didn't have anything to do with this band creatively for a long time. I wrote all those riffs and played most of them on the albums. So from a creative stand point nothing is going to change with Sum 41
On the Official Sum 41 Website, Bizzy, Stevo and Cone has a message to all Sum fans, stating:
Sum 41 Website
The four of us as Sum 41 have had an amazing time traveling the world with Dave, living the dream we all had growing up in Ajax. Dave Brownsound's decision to leave the band saddens us as friends, but we understand and support his decision to pursue a new musical path. We wish him the best of luck. We want to let our fans know that we're busy in pre-production for our next studio album and have never been more excited about the music we're creating. We can't wait for you to hear it and look forward to seeing you all very soon.
We are all deeply saddened by this news, and even thought Dave has left the band, we will still support Sum 41 always and forever. heart
