Tag: Decoder

Decoder Changes Their Name

Decoder have changed their name to Lead Hands due to member departures and a lawsuit. Joining the band are guitarist Vinny Capitani & bassist/clean vocalist Liam Thomas. Read below: Alright everyone here it is. As of today our band is now under the name LEAD HANDS. Due to member changes and a lawsuit over our name we were forced to change it. Aside the name change we would like to introduce your to our new guitarist Vinny Capitani and our good friend Liam Thomas on bass and will be taking over the position of clean vocals. In the next few[Read More…]

Decoder Bassist Bryce Sipes Leaves Band And Spencer Pearson Releases Statement

Decoder recently fired vocalist Spencer Pearson and now bassist Bryce Sipes announced his departure from the band. After some great thought I have decided I will no longer be joining my friends in Decoder. I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Here’s my official statement in regards to my departure from the band as tactfully as I can put it: FUCK THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! FUCK RECORD LABELS! FUCK MANAGERS! FUCK BOOKING AGENTS! FUCK ALL THE DIPSHITS WHO WILL SUCK THE COCK OF ANYONE IN A MORE NOTABLE BAND TO TRY AND GET THEIR BAND BIGGER! FUCK[Read More…]

Decoder Kicked Out Vocalist Because Of Drugs

Decoder kicked out their their vocalist, Spencer Pearson, due to recurring issues with drugs and alcohol. You can read a statement below. We recently decided to part ways with our vocalist, Spencer Pearson, due to recurring issues with drugs and alcohol that reinforced a lack of effort and poor performance on his behalf. It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. After many long talks to try and get him to clean up his act on and off stage it began to get too out of hand. As a band friendship is first and foremost, but you can only be a[Read More…]

Spencer Pearson Leaves Decoder

Spencer Pearson has announced that he has left Decoder. If your not happy with what ever it may be make sure you make the right choice i know i did by leaving and now i feel a million times better, everything happens for a reason.

A Lot Like Birds Announce Tour With Decoder, Just Like Vinyl

A Lot Like Birds has announced an 2012 tour with Decoder and Just Like Vinyl. Dates below: Jan 12 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA Jan 13 Branx Portland, OR Jan 15 El Corazon Seattle, WA Jan 16 The Venue Boise, ID Jan 18 Marquis Theatre Denver, CO Jan 19 Sokol Underground Omaha, NE Jan 20 Fubar St Louis, MO Jan 23 Station 4 Minneapolis, MN Jan 26 Peabodys Cleveland, OH Jan 27 Macs Bar Lansing, MI Jan 28 Xtreme Wheels Buffalo, NY Jan 29 The Champ Lemoyne, PA Jan 31 The Palladium Upstairs Worcester, MA Feb 01 The Studio @ Webster Hall New York, NY Feb 02 Ottobar Baltimore, MD[Read More…]

Rise Records Announced Tour Featuring Memphis May Fire, Decoder And More

Rise Records have announced the label’s first annual tour. The tour will feature Memphis May Fire and Decoder co-headlining, with support from Ten After Two and That’s Outrageous! Dates below: Saturday, May 07 St.Louis, MO FUBAR Monday, May 09 Atlanta, GA Masquerade Wednesday, May 11 Macon, GA The 567 Thursday, May 12 Pensacola, FL Grunge Bar Friday, May 13 Tampa, FL Brass Mug Saturday, May 14 Sarasota, FL The Nightlife Monday, May 16 Orlando, FL Backbooth Tuesday, May 17 Columbia, SC New Brookland Tavern Wednesday, May 18 Charlotte, NC Amos’ Friday, May 20 Linthicum,MD St. Christopher’s Saturday, May 21 Philadelphia, PA[Read More…]

Chiodos And Emarosa Announce Co-Headlining Tour

Chiodos and Emarosa will go on a co-headlining tour with support by Go Radio and Decoder. Dates below: Feb 15 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits Feb 16 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum Feb 17 Pompano Beach, FL @ Rocketown Feb 18 Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds Feb 19 Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue Feb 20 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Feb 22 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place Feb 23 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs Feb 25 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance/Loft Feb 26 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheelz Feb 27 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre Mar 01[Read More…]