FAITH NO MORE SHAKE UP THE GUITAR LINE-UP! TREY SPRUANCE SET FOR 2027 RETURN!
Faith No More are gearing up for their first tour in 11 years, and already there’s a major talking point for fans. The band have revealed that Trey Spruance will be stepping in to handle guitar duties for the upcoming 2027 shows.
And while the news will undoubtedly send longtime FNM fans into a frenzy, we wouldn’t write off Jon Hudson yet as we have seen the return of several ex-FNM members on tour over the years.
Hudson first joined FNM back in 1996, replacing Dean Menta, and became an official member when the band announced their triumphant return in 2009. He remained with the group until 2016 and was also expected to take part in the ill-fated 2020 dates before the plans spectacularly unravelled.
Trey is of course no stranger to the Faith No More camp. A childhood friend of Mike Patton and fellow member of Mr. Bungle, Trey originally joined the band in 1994, contributing his distinctive guitar work and songwriting to the legendary King For A Day… Fool For A Lifetime album.
His last appearance with the band came in 2011 at the Maquinaria Festival, where Faith No More treated fans to a full performance of King For A Day - a pretty special night for anyone lucky enough to be there.
Now, fifteen years later, Spruance is preparing to pick up where he left off.
“It means the world to me to be invited to strap on my big boy boots & join FAITH NO MORE for their upcoming appearances all around the world!… aiming my damnedest to do the Hudson and Martin eras proud.
This is so crazy. Can't believe I get to take this insane victory lap with Billy, Roddy, Mike & Mike!
See you out there!”
From Jim Martin’s unmistakable riffs to Spruance’s off-kilter brilliance, the band’s guitar department has never exactly been short of character.
Whether Hudson’s absence marks a permanent departure remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Faith No More’s 2027 return is already shaping up to be one hell of a reunion!
FAITH NO MORE: THE GUITAR HISTORY
A revolving door of six-string legends has helped shape the band’s unmistakable sound.
Mike Morris (1981-1983): Original singer and guitarist during the band’s early incarnation as Faith No Man and the beginnings of Faith No More.
Mark Bowen (1983-1984): Played guitar during the group’s early years, in a line-up that also featured Courtney Love.
Jim Martin (1984-1993): The iconic riff machine who helped define Faith No More’s sound, appearing on four studio albums.
Trey Spruance (1994, 2027): Mike Patton’s childhood friend and Mr. Bungle bandmate, who wrote and performed on King For A Day… Fool For A Lifetime. Now set for a sensational return.
Dean Menta (1995): Took over guitar duties and toured during the King For A Day era.
Jon Hudson (1996-1998, 2009-2016): Joined following Menta’s departure and returned for the band’s 2009 comeback, becoming one of their longest-serving guitarists.
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