Maas No Mas - Jay Maas Leaves Defeater

Defeater made a big announcement via social media tonight.

Per the band's Facebook page:

"Over the weekend it was decided to move forward as a band without the participation of Jay Maas due to personal & creative differences. All scheduled Defeater shows and tours will go on as planned and we wish Jay luck in his future endeavors. Thank you"

Their Wikipedia page has already been updated.

The band recently wrapped up their U.S. fall tour that ended with a sold out Middle East Downstairs show and will embark on a European tour next month. Maas owns and operates Getaway Recording in Haverhill, MA and has worked with local bands such as Rebuilder, Trophy Lungs and most recently, Somos.

New England Bands Head to Skate And Surf Fest

Tickets available now. #RoadTrip

New Jersey’s Skate And Surf Fest 2015 lineup consists of an entertaining array of local, national and international punk rock bands including several from the New England area. This year, the multi-day event at Asbury Park Oceanfront will host headliners, The Dropkick Murphys (Born & Bred Records), as well as Big D and the Kids Table (Strictly Rude Records), Defeater (Epitaph/Bridge Nine), Rebuilder (Panic State) and Connecticut’s Sorority Noise (Top Shelf).