Andy Nicholson Leaves Arctic Monkeys

A posting at the Arctic Monkeys’ official web site reveals that bassist Andy Nicholson is no longer with the group. “We are sad to tell everyone that Andy is no longer with the band,” the band’s statement read. “Nick O’Malley, who stood in for Andy while he was absent from the recent tour of North America, shall carry on playing bass for the remaining shows this summer. We have been mates with Andy for a long time and have been through some amazing things together that no one can take away. We all wish Andy the very best. Alex, Jamie and Matt.”