The Temper Trap Guitarist Leaves Band

Local indie rockers The Temper Trap have announced that their guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto has left the band.

Sillitto has been with the Melbourne outfit since 2006 and said it was time for him to "try new things" in his career.

"I leave the band with a heavy heart but it was time for me to try new things. I've loved everything about The Temper Trap. It's been an incredible experience. I want to thank the boys for all the amazing times, places we have seen and played and laughs along the way, management, record labels, the many people who've supported the band throughout the years, the many friends I've made and of course the fans - it has been an amazing journey, an experience I will never forget and one that changed my life.”

The rest of the band have wished Sillitto all the best, stating that "while we're sad to lose a guitarist, we are not losing a friend.” 

The Temper Trap are currently working on their third album, the follow-up to their 2012 self-titled hit. Back in June, it was revealed the guys had been working with Frank Ocean collaborator Malay. The record is expected to be released early next year.