Hacktivist part ways with guitarist Timfy James

HACKTIVIST have parted ways with their guitarist.

The grime-metal band have parted ways with founding guitarist Timfy James. Speaking about his departure, Timfy James says, “I’m very sad to say that I have made the decision to leave HACKTIVIST. I’ve had an amazing six years touring the world with my brothers and I wish them all the luck moving forward. I also want to thank all of the fans that have supported us this far, without you guys none of this would have been possible. I have every confidence that the band will continue to inspire and push the boundaries of modern music for many more years to come.” 

Bassist Josh Gurner adds, “We’re sad to see Timfy’s time with HACKTIVIST has come to an end, but we wish the best of luck with his future plans. We want to thank him profusely for the blood, sweat and tears he has put into the band over the past seven years. Timfy has been a driving force in defining the HACKTIVIST sound, but his departure brings with it the dawn of new ideas and forward thinking. None of this year’s shows will be cancelled, and you will be hearing from us soon with fresh new music.”

Timfy will play a final run of shows with the band, including a farewell headline show in the band’s hometown of Milton Keynes. A new guitarist will be announced after Timfy‘s final show.

The last dates with Timfy James are as follows:

May 4th – Balalec Festival, Switzerland
May 19th – Unit Nine, Milton Keynes (headline)
June 2nd – Camden Rocks, London

You can also catch the band throughout the summer on the following dates:

8 July Basingstoke, Live
28 July Bristol, The Lanes
12 Aug Boomtown Fair, Hampshire
9 Sept Manchester, Messengers Festival
13 Oct Plymouth, Turbulence Festival

For more information on HACKTIVIST like their official page on Facebook.