After nearly 15 years together, L.A. metal outfit Butcher Babies and their founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey have announced that they’ve parted ways.
The news of the split was revealed by both parties this past weekend, with both Butcher Babies and Harvey issuing statements online. The departure comes following Harvey’s extended absence from the band while recovering from retinal reattachment eye surgery last fall.
“As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and Butcher Babies have officially parted ways,” the group wrote. “Carla has been an integral part of our journey, bringing her unique talent, passion, and energy to the band. We are grateful for the incredible memories we’ve made together and the impact she has had on our music and our fans. We will miss her greatly and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
As for Harvey, she noted, “After 15 years of dedication, I wanted to let you know that I will not be rejoining the band for any future endeavors. I am super proud of my work with Butcher Babies… 2 EPS, 5 Full length albums and countless tours with our metal heroes! To all of our incredible BB friends and fans… you have provided me with some of the greatest experiences of my life! I have loved every second of writing and performing all over the world for you!”
It’s unclear exactly what Harvey will be up to next, but she added: “I am not done making music and performing. I WILL see you soon.” Harvey likewise works as a funeral director, grief counselor and “end of life specialist” through her company Good Grief.
Harvey co-founded Butcher Babies in 2010 and quickly developed a trade-off style between herself and the band’s now-lone-vocalist Heidi Shepherd. The band introduced themselves with a self-titled EP in 2012 before delivering debut album Goliath the following year. Harvey’s last album with the band was 2023’s Eye for an Eye… /… ‘Til the World’s Blind.