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Post by levitate on Jul 6, 2020 17:30:17 GMT
I just wanna say if Serge really did just boot Tom so he could be lead singer, I would lose all respect for him. That's just cold-hearted, egotistical and cruel. But I highly doubt that's the case. I really think the issue would have to be more personal and not related to the actual music itself. The relationship breaking down is the only explanation that makes sense to me.
That said, ofc Serge would leap at the opportunity to be the new frontman. It says a lot when your lead singer leaves and there's no doubt whatsoever who the new lead is going to be. A Linkin Park situation this is not.
In some ways I might have preferred it if Kasabian just called it a day. Most of the class of 04 is gone now, and they had a fucking fantastic run. They could've posted a peaceful nostaglic statement and happily got on with solo work. It would be sad but these things happen all the time. Instead, the Wikipedia pages of the future will have sections devoted to this messy, messy mess. The story of Kasabian will become one of chaos and dysfunction. They deserve so much better, and the worst part is it all could've been avoided so easily.
But whatever. Let's see where Serge steers this ship into the future.
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Post by pistolsatdawn on Jul 6, 2020 17:31:19 GMT
It broke my heart when I read that tweet, but I couldn't say I didn't see it coming.
Tom recently had twitter and instagram account, none of Kasabian members follow or interact with him. I saw it as a bad sign.
The tweet is very harsh I think and whoever runs Kasabian social media accounts has never done a good job since WRPLA era.
2020 just couldn't be worse. Part of me still think its unfair to say no Tom, no Kasabian but I still can't accept the fact that it would be Serge's voice or somebody else singing the likes Underdog, Fire or LSF. It feels like more SLP.
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Post by highroyds on Jul 6, 2020 17:41:40 GMT
Serge could just continue as SLP. What about the others? It's not like they don't matter. The band I love has 7 lovely, talented people in it.
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Post by levitate on Jul 6, 2020 17:47:38 GMT
They could always join The SLP, or even Tom's band if they wanted. It's not like Gem, Chris and Andy were out of work after Oasis split.
But Kasabian haven't split so it's a moot point anyway
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Post by highroyds on Jul 6, 2020 18:08:34 GMT
I just wanna say if Serge really did just boot Tom so he could be lead singer, I would lose all respect for him. That's just cold-hearted, egotistical and cruel. But I highly doubt that's the case. I really think the issue would have to be more personal and not related to the actual music itself. The relationship breaking down is the only explanation that makes sense to me. That said, ofc Serge would leap at the opportunity to be the new frontman. It says a lot when your lead singer leaves and there's no doubt whatsoever who the new lead is going to be. A Linkin Park situation this is not. In some ways I might have preferred it if Kasabian just called it a day. Most of the class of 04 is gone now, and they had a fucking fantastic run. They could've posted a peaceful nostaglic statement and happily got on with solo work. It would be sad but these things happen all the time. Instead, the Wikipedia pages of the future will have sections devoted to this messy, messy mess. The story of Kasabian will become one of chaos and dysfunction. They deserve so much better, and the worst part is it all could've been avoided so easily. But whatever. Let's see where Serge steers this ship into the future. They could have said nothing at all. It's a very odd moment to make that decision, and make it public. We wouldn't really have heard from them until what, next summer? Depending on the corona situation. We would have just assumed they're working on their album and sorting out a date for Solstice II, etc. So that would mean whatever happened wouldn't have been resolved within a year or even three? Serge is deluded if he thinks Kasabian can exist without Tom. It broke my heart when I read that tweet, but I couldn't say I didn't see it coming. Tom recently had twitter and instagram account, none of Kasabian members follow or interact with him. I saw it as a bad sign. The tweet is very harsh I think and whoever runs Kasabian social media accounts has never done a good job since WRPLA era. 2020 just couldn't be worse. Part of me still think its unfair to say no Tom, no Kasabian but I still can't accept the fact that it would be Serge's voice or somebody else singing the likes Underdog, Fire or LSF. It feels like more SLP. Their social media / PR situation is messy. Like I've got a binder full of messy. I don't think it means anything that they're not following each other's accounts, like the SLP account doesn't follow Ben, Chris or Gary either, however I had a feeling that Tom (who was vocally anti social media for decade) suddenly making all these accounts had something to do with the fact that HQ didn't give a shit. Maybe the NHS session or maybe it was several things, but that's what it felt like. I would love to blame the statement on their general tonedeafness online, but I don't think they would just let someone else write such an important post? Would they? |
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Post by westrydermaniac7 on Jul 6, 2020 18:24:50 GMT
I'm still trying to digest this but I hope the best for Tom!I can't really see a future in the band without him unfortunately.
The thing is, and it certainly bothers me,how long ago did all these thoughts and conversations about leaving the band started to happen?Was Serge's solo project somehow a first message that they don't have the same energy and passion for doing things together anymore?Was it something more recent?
Very sad news for us and I can't wait to the moment this awful awful year leaves us for good.
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Post by Ang1 on Jul 6, 2020 19:56:16 GMT
Soon as i got in from work my daughter said Tom has gone and i didn't have a clue that she meant that.Shocked as i never would of expected that i always thought they loved each other and that love poured out when they were performing. They were the tightest band i have ever seen ,he was Kasabian the way he drew the crowds in was something else.Just gutted  |
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Post by clouds on Jul 6, 2020 21:40:24 GMT
The sun are running a story about Tom which may explain why he has left the band. I really hope the story isn’t true - but it is in the sun so should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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Post by runningbattle on Jul 6, 2020 21:51:39 GMT
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Post by Ang1 on Jul 6, 2020 21:55:59 GMT
Shit |
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Post by highroyds on Jul 7, 2020 7:20:02 GMT
I so wish this wasn't true, but I don't believe for a second that they would unceremoniously kick him out of the band if there was any doubt. The statement makes perfect sense in this context, as does the timing. I realised this as I was writing my previous post upstairs, that it must be something that required them to act now and in this way. It made no sense if it was mental health or drugs, they would protect him.
The fact that everyone unanimously rushed to support Tom feels unpleasant now, but based on what we knew it was natural. How could we know. The statement seemed very harsh. They must have been contacted by The Sun and told that they were running the story. That's why everything seemed fine just a few days ago.
I don't even know what to say.
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Post by lindas on Jul 7, 2020 8:29:44 GMT
If this is true then it’s really very sad for all involved. I wish things were different. After following them for so many years, this is a very unpleasant for things to end x
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Post by levitate on Jul 7, 2020 9:18:50 GMT
Not even milk curdles this quickly Welp, I guess that's it then. There's no way Kasabian comes back from this. Long live The SLP |
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Post by highroyds on Jul 7, 2020 9:39:10 GMT
I really hope people leave the other person involved alone.
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Post by runningbattle on Jul 7, 2020 9:39:54 GMT
Not even milk curdles this quickly Welp, I guess that's it then. There's no way Kasabian comes back from this. Long live The SLP I would never say never. The quote from the band source suggests a medium-term parting of the ways. It's fair to say he needs the support of the band and its fans more than ever. As despicable as DV is, he is clearly a troubled man. He looks to have lost a lot of weight as he walked into Magistrates this morning. |
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