Metal Anarchy

Crystal Lake have parted ways with vocalist John Robert Centorrino. The band’s upcoming shows will move forward with guest vocalists.

The group said the following:

“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 commented in a new video statement [transcribed by The PRP]:

“So it really sucks that I have to make this video. So I’m going to try to make it short. 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 how much work we’ve all put into this situation.

But, logistically, the way this is running doesn’t allow me to be the type of father I want. It doesn’t mean that I don’t want to tour — I do want to tour. I love touring. But like, I don’t have proper memories of my kid as a baby, I only have pictures. You know, I come home stiff, and she lives in Hawaii, and she’s over a year and I fucking hate that. I hate it.

It’s been so hard for everyone involved trying to find a way to balance this, but this is the right move for me. So I’m going to keep touring, and I’m going to be in a band again. 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… but I need to do this. So in all, I’m going to find another job, and I’m going to 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 band and a team and you guys — with you guys, I mean — 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 I hate this. But this isn’t goodbye, and we will do this again, but when things are better.

I love you guys, more than anything and I’ll see you soon.”