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Crystal Lake part ways with John Robert Centorrino
Japanese band Crystal Lake has just revealed that they are mutually parting ways with lead vocalist John Robert Centorrino. Here’s the statement:
We have an announcement to share. It has been an incredibly busy few years leading up to the release of our album The Weight of Sound. We started the year on a high, releasing the record in January and having a great time together with fans across Europe and the UK. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years we’ve ever had. Last year was also nonstop for Crystal Lake. We were writing and recording while moving from continent to continent playing some of the biggest shows of our career. During this busy time creating The Weight of Sound album, John welcomed his child into the world. That brought a deeper meaning to the core idea behind the song and album title, the weight that comes with balancing life, family, and being in a touring band Some of us in the band and on our team are fathers, so we understand both the joy of those short moments at home and the challenge of being away for long periods of time. John has given everything to make it work for us and his daughter, but the international distances and schedule demands have made it increasingly difficult for him to balance the two. So, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the mutual decision to part ways so John can focus on a path that allows him a healthier balance in his life and music career. We truly want this for John and, as hard as it is for both of us, we know it is the right decision. We want to thank John for the past three years and for everything he has brought to Crystal Lake. We are also grateful to all of you who welcomed him into this band, as well as our team and partners who continue to stand with us through every step. Crystal Lake has no intention of stopping. Our band is fortunate to have talented friends, and some of them have offered to fill in until we find our new singer. John remains part of our extended family, and we know you will continue to support him in whatever comes next. For all currently confirmed shows, we will continue playing with special guest vocalists filling in and remain more active than ever. We hope to see you out there as we continue our tour through Japan, Asia, Indonesia, Australia, the United States, and back to Europe later this year. With love and gratitude, Crystal Lake
Centorrino also shared this on his personal account:
So, uh, it really sucks that I have to make this video, so I’m gonna try to make it short. Uh, I’m no longer the singer of Crystal Lake, and that’s, like, one of the hardest decisions I think I’ve ever had to make in my recent adult life, considering how hard it was to get to this point and everything I’ve been through and, uh, how much work we’ve all put into this situation.Um, but logistically, the way this is running doesn’t allow me to be the type of father I want.That doesn’t mean that I don’t want to tour. I do want to tour. I love touring, but, like, I don’t have, like, proper memories of my kid as a baby, uh, we have still, and she doesn’t know who I am, and she’s over a year old.I fucking hate that. I hate it, and, uh, it’s been so hard for everyone involved trying to find a way to balance this. Um, but this is the the right move for me, so I’m gonna keep touring, and I’m gonna be in a band again, uh, but I have to be somewhere that allows me to be a dad, too.Not that there’s anything wrong with Crystal Lake. I love Crystal Lake, and I love it, but I need to do this, so, uh, you know, I’m gonna find another job, and I’m gonna sing more, and you’re gonna hear me. I’m not going anywhere.The time that we’ve shared together, and what we’ve turned out in the last couple of years together as a, you know, a band and a team,and you guys with you guys, I mean, uh, has been incredible, and I love every one of you more than anything in the world. I really do. I mean that so fucking much, and, uh, I hate this, but this isn’t goodbye, and, uh, we will do this again, but when things are better, um, I love you guys more than anything.I’ll see you soon.