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Decoder changes its name to Lead Hands

In the wake of the departure of singer Spencer Pearson and bassist Bryce Sipes and an ensuing lawsuit, Decoder have announced that they are changing their name to Lead Hands. The band has issued the following statement

In the wake of the departure of singer Spencer Pearson and bassist Bryce Sipes and an ensuing lawsuit, Decoder have announced that they are changing their name to Lead Hands. The band has issued the following statement:


"As of today our band is now under the name Lead Hands. Due to member changes and a lawsuit over our name we were forced to change it. Aside the name change we would like to introduce your to our new guitarist Vinny Capitani and our good friend Liam Thomas on bass and will be taking over the position of clean vocals. In the next few days we will be posting an introduction video and go a little more in depth with what has been happening. Thank you all for your continued support and we love you all more then you know."