We Are Scientists Split With Drummer

We Are Scientists have parted ways with their drummer Michael Tapper ahead of their upcoming UK tour.

In a statement the remaining band members said: "Michael Tapper has relinquished his duties as drummer of We Are Scientists in order to pursue other things."

A replacement for Tapper is yet to be announced for the UK shows which start in Edinburgh on November 7.

The dates are:

Preston, 53 Degrees - November 5
Whitehaven, Civic - 6
Edinburgh, University - 7
Leeds, Met University - 8
Surrey, University - 10
Leicester, University - 11
Keele, University - 12
Norwich, Waterfront - 13
Peterborough, Cresset - 15
Derby, University - 16
Plymouth, University - 17
Southampton, University - 18
Swansea, University - 20
Oxford, Brooks University - 25
Banger, University - 29
Skegness, The Big Reunion - December 1
Warwick, University - 2
Dundee, Fat Sams Live - 7
Inverness, Ironworks - 9
Northampton, Roadmender - 13