Heights lose vocalist
2012-05-07 by KSK1 | 55 Replies | 2354 Views

UK hardcore band Heights have parted ways with vocalist Thomas Debaere. A thorough explanation has not been given but it appears that he was kicked out by the rest of the band, however they already appear to have found an unnamed replacement. No shows are to be affected by this lineup change, and more news regarding the issue is expected soon. A short statement from the band can be read here:

http://weareheights.com/blog/22522462594/heights

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Kris.
May 6th 2012

10223 Comments


sucks, he was prolly one of the best things about them

auberginedreams
May 6th 2012

5783 Comments


well that sucks...

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KSK1
May 6th 2012

3665 Comments


This band doesn't really get a lot of attention on this site but i'm really bummed about this. His vocals really grew on me, and I liked the 2 new songs they just released.

saucy
May 6th 2012

337 Comments


The hell.

Devastator
May 6th 2012

2074 Comments


Da Fuq?

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auberginedreams
May 6th 2012

5783 Comments


they posted this in the comments of their facebook post in response to some fans:

"We're not going to spend our time replying to everyone on here, some of you get it - some of you don't.

To be clear, we "parted ways" with Thom by "kicking him out".. Whatever words you use, the situation is the same.

To those with an open mind, check back Friday to hear what we have coming."

so yeah it looks like he was kicked out.

Devastator
May 6th 2012

2074 Comments


Sounds like they are being assholes about it.

KSK1
May 6th 2012

3665 Comments


Just creeped the singers fb page and he has a few statuses about it but no real information on why it happened. Just confirms that he was kicked out.

auberginedreams
May 6th 2012

5783 Comments


he's posted about it on his twitter.

http://twitter.com/#!/thommyeatworld

Devastator
May 6th 2012

2074 Comments


He sounds really devastated (no pun intended). Feel really bad for him. Wonder what the reason wil be.

auberginedreams
May 6th 2012

5783 Comments


yeah on his tumblr he posted

"“good friend” fuck off. not the way i’ve been treated and by “parted ways” they mean kicked me out"

he seems pissed.

Devastator
May 6th 2012

2074 Comments


This sux, he had a great voice. Hope he starts a new band.

ASnideRemark
May 7th 2012

4568 Comments


Average band loses a good vocalist.
Average band will either spiral down and fade from existence or they will reach a new level of assholedom and become superstars.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


he still plays bass in this band

http://www.facebook.com/deadweight

KSK1
May 7th 2012

3665 Comments


^Pretty sweet riffs. Vocals are pretty awful though.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


yeah thom should just switch over to vocals since their vocalist is terrible.

KSK1
May 7th 2012

3665 Comments


Yeah seriously. I'm hoping he starts a new project or something anyway.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


me too, its just a waste of talent at this point, he either needs to switch to vocals in dead weight, or just start a whole new band from the ground up.

nnnope
May 7th 2012

417 Comments


damn hope they find him again

KSK1
May 7th 2012

3665 Comments


Haha, kinda pissed I just laughed at that. And yeah aubergine, exactly.

haydenslame
May 7th 2012

326 Comments


Glad I got to see these guys before this happened. this sucks.

Deviant.
Staff Reviewer
May 7th 2012

28832 Comments


To be clear, we "parted ways" with Thom by "kicking him out".. Whatever words you use, the situation is the same.



so yeah it looks like he was kicked out.


Way to Scooby Doo that mystery

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DarthMann
May 7th 2012

13123 Comments


fucking shaggy

DarthMann
May 7th 2012

13123 Comments


oh wow i really feel bad for him

Owantjaaaa
May 7th 2012

1369 Comments


Richard Carter should be their new vocalist.
Sadly this will not happen

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BonRurgundy
May 7th 2012

318 Comments


Weren't they set to release a new album soon?

fish.
Contributing Reviewer
May 7th 2012

15294 Comments


sucks, he was prolly one of the best things about them [2]


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cryMore
May 7th 2012

469 Comments


I can feel another Gallows coming along

fish.
Contributing Reviewer
May 7th 2012

15294 Comments


These guys sound nothing like Gallows and Richard Carter left of his own accord, like he'd said he would

Owantjaaaa
May 7th 2012

1369 Comments


Frank Carter was the vocalist of Gallows, Richard is his brother and used to be in Blackhole.. ;)

fish.
Contributing Reviewer
May 7th 2012

15294 Comments


yeah that, I get them mixed up

TheBigLebowski
May 7th 2012

9883 Comments


Worst news i've heard in a while.

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TenSecondsToThink
May 7th 2012

689 Comments


I saw them live a week ago and their passion/energy on stage was great. Probably sucks that he is gone, but it's not like they were any kind of special.

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BewilderedLemon
May 7th 2012

123 Comments


Well shit, he was the best part of the band imo.

DatsNotDaMetulz
May 7th 2012

932 Comments


Tom Lacey from The Ghost of a Thousand hasn't been doing much since they broke up last summer.

cryMore
May 7th 2012

469 Comments


By the Gallows reference I ment that the change in vocalists would be nothing in comparison to Thom's

CityofGhosts
May 7th 2012

20 Comments


this fucking sucks, his vocals were what first brought me to listening to them. i sadly expect them to turn into just another "hxc" band after this. damn.

wacknizzle
May 7th 2012

8232 Comments


I think it's pointless to record an entire album then kick your vocalist out before you even release the album. I also feel pretty bad for the guy, he's really upset about it, I hope he starts a new band.

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auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


yeah thats really pretty shitty of them to kick him out when they've just recorded a bunch of new songs with him. i really want to know the details behind the rest of the band's decision to kick him out, because there has to be more to this story. i feel really bad for thom, but he had to have done something to make the band feel that that they were unable to go on with him as their vocalist. i'd be surprised if he was completely innocent. that being said i still think its super messed up of them do do this to him, especially out of the blue like this. i hope he's successful in whatever he decides to do next.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


"Tom Lacey from The Ghost of a Thousand hasn't been doing much since they broke up last summer."

damn i didn't even know they broke up. i haven't listened to them in years but that still sucks.

Recspecs
May 7th 2012

9402 Comments


Haven't heard them before, not sure if they are worth checking out either.

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fish.
Contributing Reviewer
May 7th 2012

15294 Comments


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G30f3cUfTOI
listen to that and make up your mind

TooManyFriends
May 7th 2012

146 Comments


They lost their vocalist? Well, I hope they find him soon

Recspecs
May 7th 2012

9402 Comments


It's not bad, I'll check out more of their stuff. The band looks hilarious though.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


they look like fairly normal dudes to me.

bodiesinflight57
May 7th 2012

833 Comments


It's a shame Thom has left the band. Top guy.

I remember the first time I saw them it was in some random rugby club in Hemel Hempstead or somewhere like that and I had no idea where it was and so Thom found out for me and sent me directions and stuff. Barely seen them in the last couple of years though, not sure why, although I really liked the album.

However all the guys have always seemed like good guys to me so I'm puzzled as to why this has happened. I hope they can still continue being awesome.

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Recspecs
May 7th 2012

9402 Comments


"they look like fairly normal dudes to me."

LOL Joleon Lescott probably looks normal to you. If you don't know who that is google image that nigga.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


well other than the forehead scar he looks pretty normal to me. i'm not sure what that has to do with this band though.

Recspecs
May 7th 2012

9402 Comments


Gahhh forget it. Band looks goofy as hell.

auberginedreams
May 7th 2012

5783 Comments


i just don't understand where you're coming from, they look more normal than 99% of hardcore bands these days.

Recspecs
May 7th 2012

9402 Comments


Hahaha they look goofy as hell headbanging and shit, I guess that's just me.

Devastator
May 7th 2012

2074 Comments


They do look a little goofy, what's up with drummer holding his sticks with his sleeves?

Hospital
May 7th 2012

1708 Comments


holy shit thanks for that link anarchist that vocalist is super raw

what a fucking shame considering i instantly fell in love with his vocals

saucy
May 7th 2012

337 Comments


"what's up with drummer holding his sticks with his sleeves?"

Hands could be cold, may be a bit nipply.

Owantjaaaa
May 12th 2012

1369 Comments


Their bassist switched to vocals.
Problem solved



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