Taking Back Sunday Lose Member

Taking Back Sunday would like to announce that vocalist-guitarist Fred Mascherino has decided to leave the band to pursue a solo career. Mascherino joined Taking Back Sunday in 2003 and appeared on the band’s gold-certified albums Louder Now and Where You Want To Be.

“We are sad to see Fred go,” says vocalist Adam Lazzara, “and we wish him well with his new project. As for Taking Back Sunday, we’re alive and well. We’ve started working on the new album and it feels really good.”

“There’s a creative spark that comes in this part of the process and for a band there’s nothing better than when you hit it and start having two hour conversations about music,” adds bassist, Matt Rubano. “That’s where we are and we’re excited to challenge ourselves and see what the future holds.”

Taking Back Sunday have just finished up the Projekt Revolution Tour with Warner Bros. Records label-mates Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, and HIM. They have five new songs written and will return to the studio in the coming months to record the follow-up to Louder Now due out in 2008.

The Color Fred, Mascherino’s solo project, will release Bend To Break October 30th.

Comments

[Comeback Kiddd]

hmmm sounds interesting. I would like to hear if The Color Fred sounds similar to TBS

[False_God]

Imo he was reinforced the lyrical side of TBS and he will be highly missed!!

[jammyninja]

That sucks, sometimes I preferred his vocals to Adam's.

[6Slay6tanic6]

i thought they might have "lost" a member in a dying/drastic emo crybaby suicide sort of sense.

[MrShowerhead]

although i will admit, his voice did compliment Adam's well

[Richee]

he brought a hell of a lot to TBS, awesome guitarist i reckon...but if he feels the need to go, fair play to him. I hope his solo stuff goes well, lookin forward to it.

[Lex Davids]

'the color fred', sounds like someones taking a leaf out of dallas greens book 'city and colour'

[Guitar Skater]

he was really important and fit in well, i disagree with his decision. but good luck to them all

[stickplan]

dude this effing sux but sum 41 still sounds just a good w/o brownsound so.....

[citizen44]

I always preferred his vocals to adams

[DeadMansCurve]

NOOOOO!!!! he was awesome!! atleast there'll be a solo cd soon so not all bad

[Cheesepuff]

Dammit, sucks... If they got John Nolan back then it'd be great though.

[crash_course]

i couldve seen this coming. the color fred has been in their top for while, well at least the last time that i checked. ive had one of his songs since well a year ago.

Checked.

[dale-banez]

when they were on last call with carson daly, both their vocals sucked

[1h81337]

damn
first john
and now fred
they just cant seem to hold on to that elusive guitarist/second vocalist

[LewisMasonx]

Woah damn, first John Nolan, now Fred. Straylight Run, John's band, is one of my favourite bands though, so I look forward to The Color Fred. Wonder who they'll get to do Second Guitar/Vocals now.

[samerika]

darn....he was cool.

[ashowe]

I know EVERY NOTE of their stuff! Please hire me to replace Fred! PLEASE!

[GeekStinkBreath]

Fred could never touch John anyway, no one they bring in will.

[supersonic23]

wow that sucks

[punk man dude]

i can't belive it he was so good in that band

[MestFan99]

it sucks but he was a horrible singer in that band. horrible. i hope they get someone new who can actually sing decently live. the lead singer needs to brush up on vocals himself. btw, im just making simple criticisms and i do like this band.

[MX4Life]

Well, there goes their live show.

[guitarkid2113]

I liked him. I don't think TBS will be the same.

Checked.

[Staes]

OMG he was like the best member in the entire band.
But well let's hope his solo project is cool.
As for TBS don't think they will still be the same.

[aliceinnirvana]

He did a good job of filling in what John left missing, so this is pretty sad.
Hopefully they get someone who can fill the vacancy well.
This is a shame.

[Godsmack311]

i cant stand taking back sunday, but this does suck though

[YourMessiah666]

I liked the other singer better. Adam i think his name was

[Draken]

THat's a shame TBS are an awesome band i hope this change doesn't affect the quality of thier music and that he does well in his solo career.

[Spay]

Dang, Fred was a really good guitarist and singer. Shame to see him go, but I can't wait to see what The Color Fred will be like, despite the cheesy name. I can't wait to see who they replace him with also, it will be interesting. And as far as Taking Back Sunday and live shows go, they do pretty much suck, but it's still worth it to see Adam swing a microphone.

[I Walk Alone]

Spay wrote:

Dang, Fred was a really good guitarist and singer. Shame to see him go, but I can't wait to see what The Color Fred will be like, despite the cheesy name. I can't wait to see who they replace him with also, it will be interesting. And as far as Taking Back Sunday and live shows go, they do pretty much suck, but it's still worth it to see Adam swing a microphone.

+1

[rockr09]

^congratulations (sp?)

But that sucks, I liked the way their mixed vocals sound, plus he was my favorite member.
Although TBS is no where close to my favorite band.

[brazen]

No offense to taking back sunday at all, but live, adam(i think thats the lead singers name?) doesn't sing anywhere near as good as on the cd. He doesnt hold the microphone close enough to his mouth and it really takes away from the overal performance. I bought the Louder Now cd and i dont like it a whole lot, no offense to them. The best songs there were Devine Intervention, Makedamnsure, and the guitar part on Whats it Feel to be a Ghost was awesome.

[METALLICAFAN77]

dude. no.....freaking...way. this sucks.

[FearBefore]

brazen wrote:

No offense to taking back sunday at all, but live, adam(i think thats the lead singers name?) doesn't sing anywhere near as good as on the cd. He doesnt hold the microphone close enough to his mouth and it really takes away from the overal performance. I bought the Louder Now cd and i dont like it a whole lot, no offense to them. The best songs there were Devine Intervention, Makedamnsure, and the guitar part on Whats it Feel to be a Ghost was awesome.

I think it depends on how he's feeling on the day. I know it seems like a lame thing to say but really. Sometimes he's amazing, other times he's awful. Their Live Earth perfromance was absolue trash, yet I've seen them twice and they were amazing. Speaking to other people there's many mixed opinions.
I'm sad that Fred left. He was, in my opinion, the heart of TBS (even though he isn't an original member.) Best of look to him and the rest of the TBS guys though.

[DirkLance]

He was actually way better than he let on in the albums, I think. If he does a solo band that's very different, I think we'll see way more talent in the guitar department. He does a Halen-esque knock off tapping solo live in the middle of "Liar" and it sounds really good.

I think this will do for him what Alter Bridge did for Mark Tremonti (in a lesser sense). He'll be able to break out and really show his potential as a guitarist.

[Sixpack5001]

not sure how many times ive heard this band and amazing in the same sentence

but one's too many

checked.

[livefastdiefun]

Lex Davids wrote:

'the color fred', sounds like someones taking a leaf out of dallas greens book 'city and colour'

yes mate, i'm sure you've heard "if i surrender" its written for a full band?

fred's a great guitarist, he was like the backbone for tbs and a great lead guitarist, he'll be sorely missed.
with new members comes a new direction and sound though..

[hoppusfan182]

wow this kinda sucks, he's a good guitarist and i really like his lyrics. anyway. i do wish him well on his solo career

[sum1udunno]

i can't stand bands like TBS but it's always messed up for a band to lose a member who brought a lot the band.

[rebreh]

y do singers always do solo

[Flyingwhitey182]

Fred brought TBS to it's current position. He compliments the band well, it really is a bummer.

[Codeman26]

My life is not worth living anymore

TBS will never be the same

Checked. Watch the flaming kids.

[richrawr]

He is an awesome Vocalist.. Will be good to hear his stuff tho!

[toxic_monkey]

yea like some people said.. his vocals sounded really good.. its gonna be different now,

[A_New_Level]

fred was awesome. glad i got to seem them all together live with that lineup before it was broken up.

[rubberfactory]

if you are interested, breaking pangaea is fred's old band. maybe you can get a feel of what may be to come.

[spacecow123]

I just hope that they do get a second vocalist...
They would be Taking Back Sunday without it.

[caucasian_ninja]

I absolutely hate that other guitarist; you know, the fat guy? He's so goofy looking, and he just doesn't fit into the band at all. In my opinion, that's a serious case of "scared-to-kick-your-friend-out-of-the-band-itis," as it's referred to in the medical world. I doubt that he does anything but look awkward and suck up money.
God, I'm a dick...

[RyanMcCartney]

I disagree with Fred's decision to leave, he and Adam complimented each other perfectly, especially on vocals.

TBS recovered amazingly well when John left,.. so maybe they've got their eyes on someone just as good if not better?

Oh, and ps... My band are in the Scottish Sun today!!!

Ryan
www. mypsace. com / girlsdancebetterthanboys

[jesuswalked2008]

damn when they say lost, i thought someone died or something. wtf!

[Matt Chavie]

For everyone saying that he added something to the band, ask yourself "did I like the first two cds or louder now more" IMO he didn't do much good for 'em, I'm happy he was a huge drop off from John Nolan, I hope they get a good lyricist out of a new guitarist/singer assuming tehy get one.

[joseruntalan]

=( he was a good guitar player for them. brought a lot of "spice" to some songs when they played live.

[frd_marshll]

well i didn't think they were that good with him maybe they'll go back to sounding good but that would take john

[afc16]

one down four to go, come on

[boxcarblink94]

bet the next TBS album sucks.

fred was my favorite part of the band

[Dingoman]

he was the only guy that worked well in the band.

[Spay]

caucasian_ninja wrote:

I absolutely hate that other guitarist; you know, the fat guy? He's so goofy looking, and he just doesn't fit into the band at all. In my opinion, that's a serious case of "scared-to-kick-your-friend-out-of-the-band-itis," as it's referred to in the medical world. I doubt that he does anything but look awkward and suck up money.
God, I'm a dick...

His name's Eddie Reyes. He's the guy who actually formed the band in the first place. Check your history please. And as far as flaming goes, please take it easy. I'm not an advacate for any emo bands, and TBS is pretty much the only band that earned my respect from that 'genre'

[forsaknazrael]

DirkLance wrote:

He was actually way better than he let on in the albums, I think. If he does a solo band that's very different, I think we'll see way more talent in the guitar department. He does a Halen-esque knock off tapping solo live in the middle of "Liar" and it sounds really good.

I think this will do for him what Alter Bridge did for Mark Tremonti (in a lesser sense). He'll be able to break out and really show his potential as a guitarist.

That's what I'm thinking.

Checked.

[inbloom93]

this sucks... but i did hear his solo songs, and they sound really good, especiacally an acoustic song i heard. im looking forward to both albums

[funkyfigure8]

fred was my favorite part of this band man!

[xsv]

fred was a cool guy and a great guitarist. grr why can't he just stay in the band while his solo project. so its like a side project like underoath/the almost

[xhandgunxheart]

Fred was great but so was John, and TBS moved on when he left. I hope that TBS can get a good new guitarist.

But this is exciting because I love the Color Fred!

[cloudy_skies]

Didn't TBS have another guitarist before this guy? Seems like they have problems with guitar players.

[shut_up_n00b]

Fred was the best IMO, specially because I like "Where You Want To Be" the best.

[Brendan.Clace]

the guy didnt get enough credit in the band, credit wise it was a one man show and my guess is he wanted to be recognized a little more thats why he did that.

[jesuswalked2008]

afc16 wrote:

one down four to go, come on

haha agreed.

[xveganguitarist]

TBS is an amazing band but without fred i don't think they are gunna make it past this next album. i'm eager to hear what fred brings to the table in his new project.

[deathleprechaun]

AAAAHHHHH :'(
the color fred, does rock.
HOWEVER, TBS NEEDS YOU FRED!!! Adam's moves alone may be able to carry the band but it won't be the same...

[deathleprechaun]

Brendan.Clace wrote:

the guy didnt get enough credit in the band, credit wise it was a one man show and my guess is he wanted to be recognized a little more thats why he did that.

Very true too. But still true TBS fans knew it was a two-man show

[steve45]

cloudy_skies wrote:

Didn't TBS have another guitarist before this guy? Seems like they have problems with guitar players.

yeah, sorta. i think his name was John Nolan. He left the band with the fomer bass player(forgot name). They fromed another band together.
I sure hope they find a replacement that doesnt suck

[KileManA7X]

He's really talented. He's too good for those people.

[HurricaneSG]

FRED HAS BEEN THE MOST AWESOME PERSON IN TBS.. soo looking forward to his solo career.. tbs will do their thing I'm sure..

Checked

[ShadowsThatMove]

they're a crap band anyway. they should really just split up.

[nms553]

ShadowsThatMove :
they're a crap band anyway. they should really just split up.

WORD UP!

[dale-banez]

nms553 wrote:

ShadowsThatMove :
they're a crap band anyway. they should really just split up.

WORD UP!

+1

[Drewcifer 000]

this is terrible! He was such an essential member.

[Synyster-13]

THIS FUCKING SUCKS!

[aliceinnirvana]

Then again, I prefer Straylight Run anyways.
They're AMAZING live.
That's the band the previous bassist and guitarist formed.
I saw them twice and would love to see them again.

[Me2NiK]

If TBS is a band worthy of merit they will recover, all I'm going to say.

[Burdell]

I read somewhere a while back that he had a jazz guitar degree from some school in Mississippi.

[vanished267]

it makes me sad to see fred leaving, but i think it will either bring about a really good or bad change in TBS. either they are going to go back to older roots or get popy. im really hoping its back to older

[hannah.hearts92]

NOOOOO!!!! he was great. but he didnt get enough credit for what he did.

[linkinmark]

i just wanna break you down so badly..
-
and i trip over everything you say..
=


they really sounded well together..

[linkinmark]

steve45 wrote:

cloudy_skies wrote:

Didn't TBS have another guitarist before this guy? Seems like they have problems with guitar players.
yeah, sorta. i think his name was John Nolan. He left the band with the fomer bass player(forgot name). They fromed another band together.
I sure hope they find a replacement that doesnt suck

i think john left coz adam was hitting on his sis..

nuff said..

[float on]

NO i hate this! how can my favorite member of my favorite band go play in the color of fred! thats really really sad and i want to cry...accually i am going to

[float on]

i hate you shadowsthatmove and you can go listen to your crap somewhere else if you dont like them

[float on]

that is such a downer ithink i wanna cry.. oh wait i am