In the “I never thought that would happen” news department, official members of Tourniquet have reformed the band (sans drummer/composer Ted Kirkpatrick, RIP) recently for a few shows. Guy Ritter, Gary Lenaire, and Luke Easter are all currently performing together as Stop the Bleeding, as they don’t currently have legal rights to use “Tourniquet.”
While not much is known about future plans, (and the band is being somewhat secretive) they are, however, playing a few upcoming shows of note. They’ll be playing in Sweden in March (with Extol’s David Husvik filling in on drums) and one in Versailles, OH at home of Immortal Fest, BMI Center, (with former Haste the Day drummer Devin Chaulk filling in).
What does the future hold–can we expect new music anytime soon? While the band are being a little secretive, here’s hoping!
I had no idea Ted Kirkpatrick passed away. Google says it was in 2022. Sad to hear despite it having been like 3 years ago…
Any news or updates on Stop the bleeding? Are they just touring as a Tribute band for Tourniquet or are they going to get back together? I recall reading somewhere that the guys were officially trying to buy the Tourniquet name and franchise. Any truth to this?
I know they are currently crowdfunding for a new album, but I’m not sure what name it’s going to be under.