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Founding members of Sublime, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, have announced plans to reunite with Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob as the group’s new frontman. The decision came after a mid-December statement in which Sublime shared that its previous touring formation would come to a close with the departure of Rome Ramirez. 

“This has so many layers for me. On a spiritual level, my father passed away when he was 28, and I am 28 now. It’s an honor to carry on with our family’s name and legacy with Sublime. I’ve been a performing musician with my own projects since I was 18. It’s an absolute privilege to be able to play these Sublime songs with legendary musicians like Eric and Bud,” commented Jakob via press release. 

“On a personal level, my Uncles Bud and Eric are meant to play these songs and the fans want to hear them. I’m excited, nervous, thankful and humbled all at the same time to step into this role and start this new chapter. It feels like my big crazy family is finally back together and I couldn’t be more happy,” the new frontman continued. 

Sublime bassist Wilson added, “I knew I would be playing music with Eric again at some point, that was never a doubt. But to be playing music with Eric and Jakob, it’s very reminiscent of those early days in Brad’s dad’s garage in a surrealistic kinda way. With Jake’s raw talent and the solid rhythm foundation Eric and I provide, this train is bound for glory!” 

On the heels of Sublime’s announcement, Jakob has also shared details behind his forthcoming debut LP, Enter the Castle, slated to be released as part of his Jakob Castles project on April 12 via Epitaph Records. News of the 14-track collection was paired alongside the initial listen, the single “Catch Me.” The musician also shared that he was serve as special guest on G. Love and Special Sauce’s upcoming run. For tickets, jakobscastle.com. Listen to the single below. Pre-order the album now.

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