Close Your Eyes Part Ways With Vocalist Sam Ryder

December 16th, 2014

Emma Guido

Due to conflicting ideas, Close Your Eyes have announced that they have parted ways with their vocalist, Sam Ryder.

According to the band’s Facebook post, Ryder has been working on another project that he wants to focus on, but has been grateful for his two years as a member of CYE.

The band has also stated that the original frontman, Shane Raymond, will be returning to play at least one show with Close Your Eyes this upcoming year. They have announced that he will playing with the band for their performance at South By So What?! Festival 2015 on March 20-22.

You can head over to the band’s Facebook page to read the official statement.