Guitarist Leaves Reverend And The Makers

Frontman Jon 'The Reverend' MCClure claims the axeman had "had enough" and recently left the band.

But MCClure isn't waiting around - he's already appointed a replacement in former Milburn guitarist Tom Rowley, who he brands "a genius".

The singer tells NME.com, "It's a shame because his guitars are mental on the new record. But now Tom Rowley is joining - he is cool...

"People have love in their hearts for him... and me and him together have something amazing. I want to get on (to) album three straight away as he's a genius."

The group's second LP, French Kiss in the Chaos, is due for release later this year (09).