Progressive death metallers Black Crown Initiate have introduced the new members of the band. Drummer Jesse Beahler and guitarist Wes Hauch are no longer in Black Crown Initiate but they left on good terms, according to the band. Drummer Samuel Santiago of Gorod fame and guitarist Ethan Mckenna are the new faces who have joined in. The group intends to deliver a new album soon to follow Selves We Cannot Forgive (2016).

The band said: "Hey y'all! 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! -The Böys."

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Band profile:	Black Crown Initiate