Guitarist Jean Nascimento Has Left Letlive

After 8 years of playing in beloved LA post-hardcore outfit Letlive, axeman Jean Nascimento is hanging up his guitar. The string-thrasher has left the band, breaking the news to fans in a post via instagram this morning.

The statement reads:

“Hello everyone! Hope everyone reading this is doing very well. I should have posted this a little while ago, but here it is for those who don’t know. I am/will no longer be a member of the musical act know as letlive. Thank you to all the fans, soulpunx and friends that have made the past, 8years of this journey . I’ve also had the privilege to tour with some amazing bands and artists. It’s been a great journey. Thank you all, very much!! #afewofmanypasses #thankyou”

Nascimento has given no reason behind his decision to leave, or hints about what the future might hold for his career. Letlive have also yet to comment on the split.

The band were last in Australia for Soundwave 2014, where they played Sidewaves alongside Terror and Your Demise.

Gallery: Letlive, Terror, Your Demise – The Tempo, Brisbane 25/02/14

Watch: Music Feeds interview with Letlive’s Jean Nascimento and Jason Aalon Butler

http://youtu.be/jTQaxV3TPkQ

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