We are thankful to our fans that continue to stick by us and we look forward to sharing this new era with you moving forward.Īhead of their first studio album featuring McAndrew on vocals, bassist Colin Vieira and McAndrew candidly spoke to Alternative Press about their decision to change the band name, how the group have grown with one another and what fans can expect from the group moving forward. This is something we have been planning for a while and are excited to start unveiling new music, new name, later this year. To Better Days will represent the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another for the band. As obstinate supporters of the BLM movement, we cannot continue to tie our music and our positive message to a word associated with such negative weight and hurt. However, this definition of the name neglects to take ownership of its racial connotations. Our goal has always been to tackle these difficult subjects head-on, as well as to build a community and share stories of hope to let others know that their inner demons can be defeated. To the idea that we become enslaved by our addictions and by our own demons. The name ‘SLAVES’ was conceived as a reference to the band’s battle with substance abuse in the past.