Kasabian 'Gutted' Over Split

The remaining members of Kasabian have talked for the first time about the decision to split with founding member Kris Karloff.

As we reported earlier this week the band announced they were parting company with Karloff due to differences over the recording of their new album ‘Empire’ and the future of the group.

Of the split  and the fans reaction to it Tom Meighan said: “Fans should understand that if there is a problem within the band we address that. We know it better than anyone. We want the fans to get behind our band instead of the few who ****ing whinge all the time.”

‘We’re still a gang of mates. It’s us against the world. I’m gutted. It’s sad after you’ve been with someone all those years and he’s a great person and friend and it’s just one of those things.”

Moving onto Karloff’s replacement Meighan revealed that Jay Mehler, who played with the band at their recent festival appearances, won’t become a full time member at the moment.

“Jay’s just coming in to do the live parts,” he told The Sun. “We’ll make that decision when the time comes but he’s wonderful.”

Kasabian release their new album ‘Empire’ on September 4.