Harvey had not been working with the band for the past six months
After months of speculation, Butcher Babies have officially parted ways with vocalist Carla Harvey. A founding member of the group, Harvey had been absent from the band’s activities for the past six months, including a European tour. The band released a statement revealing the news and thanking Carla for her contributions. Harvey released her own statement, saying how proud of her time with the group she was.
“As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and Butcher Babies have officially parted ways. Carla has been an integral part of our journey, bringing her unique talent, passion, and energy to the band. We are grateful for the incredible memories we’ve made together and the impact she as had on our music and our fans. We will miss her greatly and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
The band continues, “We deeply appreciate your support over the last 15 years. We feel incredibly fortunate to keep making and playing music as our career, and we are excited for this new era of Butcher Babies! See you on the road.”
Carla, in her own words, stated, “Over the last six months, you may have noticed my absence from BB [Butcher Babies] posts. After 15 years of dedication, I wanted to let you know that I will not be rejoining the band for any future endeavors. I am super proud of my work with Butcher Babies…two EPs, five full-length albums, and countless tours with our metal heroes! To all of our incredible BB friends and fans…you have provided me with some of the greatest experiences of my life! I have loved every second of writing and performing all over the world for you! I have loved meeting you. WOW. I still can’t believe this kid from Detroit got so lucky. I am not done making music and performing. I WILL see you soon.”
