Youichi Ito Leaves GOING UNDER GROUND

author: R. - translation: sianface, Jacob

source: Official site

GOING UNDER GROUND's keyboardist Youichi Ito will leave the group after their performance at Hibiya Yagai dai Ongakudou on April 18th. Youichi, who recently became a father, expressed that he wants to focus on parenthood for now and asks fans to continue supporting the band.

Following their concert at Yaon, the four remaining members announced that they will take a one-year break from GOING UNDER GROUND to work on their side projects, but rest assured that the band will continue and that they will be back in 2010 for a new summer tour.