Atom Willard to play Australian shows with Against Me!

Contributed by alex101. Posted by bryne on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM (EST)

Drummer Atom Willard (Rocket From The Crypt, Danko Jones, ex-Angels and Airwaves) will be filling in behind the kit for Against Me! on the band's upcoming Australian tour, according to a tweet from Laura Jane Grace:

Very stoked to say that Atom Willard is going to be filling in on the drums for us for Big Day Out

Jay Weinberg announced his departure from Against Me! on Dec. 18. The band are in the midst of finishing their new album Transgender Dysphoria Blues, which should be out in 2013 via Total Treble Music.

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Dante3000 (rich) (December 31, 2012)

While I can absolutely understand the decision (Willard is a great drummer) with all the options they had, I wish they picked someone who is more than just a standard "hired gun". But perhaps the plan is to vet out a long term solution when they come back.

jingle (December 31, 2012)

I'm glad they found a short term replacement so the AU dates weren't cancelled, that would suck for the fans who purchased tickets. However, I'm not really stoked on the choice.

xchemicalx (December 31, 2012)

How are you not stoked on the choice? The situation is as follows: not only do the shows not get cancelled, but AM! has a more than competent drummer for the time being. What would you have preferred?

lookingforcorpses (December 31, 2012)

Why? you don't like seeing them with a good drummer? He'll be playing down to their level, I'm sure.

stivy (December 31, 2012)

I hope he stays, it must be a shame to learn 20 songs on drums just to forget them the day after.

threetimesalady (December 31, 2012)

For really talented drummers it's not as difficult as you might think.

killtaker (December 31, 2012)

Yeah...just ask the Ataris.

lookingforcorpses (December 31, 2012)

I'm sure Kris Roe has less than an actual budget to pay someone.

killtaker (December 31, 2012)

It's called jokes.

lookingforcorpses (December 31, 2012)

I get it... was making somewhat of a jab at the joke that is Kris Roe.

lookingforcorpses (December 31, 2012)

I hope he bolts immediately. Way too good.

Prodigalson75 (December 31, 2012)

This guy is a Josh Freese wannabe

killtaker (December 31, 2012)

If you mean he is a hell of a talented and versatile drummer then I agree.

lookingforcorpses (December 31, 2012)

I was going to comment but couldn't decide if trolling or an imbecile.

killtaker (December 31, 2012)

Probably both.

jibber (January 1, 2013)

I have tickets to see them at the Big Day Out, and I didn't even put it together that the announcement of jay leaving means they have a situation on their hands. Although I have seen them plenty of times, I was more looking to check out Laura Jane fronting them for the first time. At least Atom will get away from Danko Jones.

lookingforcorpses (January 1, 2013)

I think that's why everyone wants to see them.

MonkDave (January 1, 2013)

Atom and Her Package?

exitflagger (January 1, 2013)

Laura`s atomized willy.

dancooksfood (January 2, 2013)

They finally have some talent in there band

lookingforcorpses (January 2, 2013)

+1 for factual statement. -1 for "there/their" swap.

anytime (January 2, 2013)

i guess we saw this coming.