from Rocket-Fuel.com: Official sources have told us that the Hey Mercedes 2nd guitar slot, left empty from the departure of original guitarist, Mark Dawursk, has been filled. Coming in, will be Sean O'Brien, formerly of Chicago's Gainer, Guttersnipe, and Orwell (which also featured Hey Mercede's other guitarist and vocalist, Bob Nanna). No official word on whether this is a permanent or temporary replacement yet.

Hey Mercedes drummer, Damon, returns home from his stint as fill-in drummer for labelmates, Saves The Day, in early March. From there, Hey Mercedes will be on the road sporadically through the month of March, starting the 9th, with a few dates in Japan. Playing with them on some of the US dates will be the almighty Pele (Polyvinyl) and Duvall (ex Smoking Popes).