Butcher Babies have parted ways with vocalist Carla Harvey. The band’s statement on the matter, released July 20, 2024, reads as follows:
“As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and Butcher Babies have officially parted ways. Carla has been an integral part of our journey, bringing her unique talent, passion, and energy to the band. We are grateful for the incredible memories we’ve made together and the impact she has had on our music and our fans. We will miss her greatly and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
“We deeply appreciate your support over the past 15 years. We feel incredibly fortunate to keep making and playing music as our career, and we are excited for this new era of Butcher Babies!
“See you on the road.”
Harvey, who founded the band in 2010 with fellow vocalist Heidi Shepherd, also released a statement:
“Over the last 6 months You may have noticed my absence from BB posts. After 15 years of dedication, I wanted to let you know that I will not be rejoining the band for any future endeavors. I am super proud of my work with Butcher Babies…2 EPS, 5 Full lengths albums and countless tours with our metal heroes! To all of our incredible BB friends and fans…you have provided me with some of the greatest experiences of my life! I have loved every second of writing and performing all over the world for you! I have loved meeting you. WOW. I still can’t believe this kid from Detroit got so lucky. I am not done making music and performing. I WILL see you soon.”
Harvey sat out Butcher Babies’ fall 2023 European tour to undergo emergency eye surgery.
The band’s latest release is the double album “Eye for an Eye … /… ‘Til the World’s Blind,” which came out in fall 2023. While the band’s statement indicates plans to continue, there has been no word on whether it will recruit another vocalist or if it will move forward with Shepherd as the sole frontwoman.
Butcher Babies’ current lineup also includes guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Ricky Bonazza and drummer Blake Bailey.
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