{"id":135394,"date":"2026-05-21T07:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/rhea-thompson-sets-record-straight-on-tailgunner-departure\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:09:39","slug":"rhea-thompson-sets-record-straight-on-tailgunner-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/rhea-thompson-sets-record-straight-on-tailgunner-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhea Thompson sets record straight on Tailgunner departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-2157430a-638f-40a1-81b1-7f092d30b4b1\">Rhea Thompson has set the record straight over her departure from Tailgunner, while it&#8217;s been confirmed <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/best-bass-guitars-for-every-budget\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/best-bass-guitars-for-every-budget\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/best-bass-guitars-for-every-budget\">bass<\/a> player Tom Hewson will be stepping back amidst recent allegations that have been leveled against him.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a significant shake-up for Tailgunner, who impressed many \u2013 <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\">K.K. Downing included<\/a> \u2013 with their fiery 2026 sophomore album, <em>Midnight Blitz<\/em>, which has<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/the-50-greatest-guitar-solos-of-all-time\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/the-50-greatest-guitar-solos-of-all-time\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/the-50-greatest-guitar-solos-of-all-time\"> guitar solos <\/a>and classic heavy metal pomp galore.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-2157430a-638f-40a1-81b1-7f092d30b4b1-2\">Manchester, England-based guitarist Thompson joined the band following the release of their debut album, <em>Guns for Hire<\/em>, and has helped the band\u2019s stock rise in recent years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;PFCQx3bB&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;C9Mdr51M&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_C9Mdr51M_PFCQx3bB_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;C9Mdr51M&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_C9Mdr51M_PFCQx3bB_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;QkonVBJC0ZiCwuvE0+rgFo\/upR9yQ5mY2Zv0w\/6QkTFtrVBK&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/media\/img\/GW_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"max-h-12 w-auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10; 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however, I will confirm that, due to moral and ethical concerns, I am no longer playing for Tailgunner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision is something I wish I never would have had to make, but ultimately it was one I felt needed to be made.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cmhKzV3duGqK3XuqnoMNcN\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cmhKzV3duGqK3XuqnoMNcN slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Thompson goes on to say that she \u201cbecame aware through the band\u2019s social media activity and later through word of mouth that I have been replaced for the upcoming shows this summer\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter many ignored communications, I initiated a call to discuss what was going on,\u201d Thompson alleges. \u201cAt this point, I had never formally resigned. I just stated that I am not comfortable playing with the band under the current circumstances.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3fc9307c-1838-48e1-a043-5e50e9c443fd\">\u201cDue to the response from this, it became clear to me that stepping back was the only option, particularly as arrangements had already been made for the shows to move forward without my involvement,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In a separate post, Tailgunner revealed that Hewson will not be working with the band in light of the allegations Thompson mentioned in her post.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTailgunner has been made aware of the recent allegations against Thomas,\u201d it reads. \u201cWhile he denies all wrongdoing, he will be stepping back from the band while this situation is properly addressed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8dd8132d-ca99-48b1-9aca-d2a0ad899b39\">\u201cWe as a band take this matter very seriously, and we approach it responsibly and respectfully towards everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The allegations have not publicly come to light at the time of writing.<\/p>\n<p>The K.K. Downing-backed band told <em>Guitar World<\/em> they are<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/tailgunner-midnight-blitz\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/tailgunner-midnight-blitz\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/tailgunner-midnight-blitz\"> flying the flag for old-school metal<\/a>, and have appearances at Download Festival in the UK and Dynamo MetalFest in the Netherlands ahead of them. They\u2019ll also be touring with Accept this winter.<\/p>\n<p>The Judas Priest guitarist says the band has \u201can unashamed appreciation for what came before them\u201d and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/guitarists\/kk-downing-tailgunner\">helped mentor the band<\/a> while producing <em>Midnight Blitz<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/artists\/bands\/rhea-thompson-leaves-tailgunner-and-thomas-hewson-steps-back-following-allegations\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\nSee more: https:\/\/theglobaltrack.com\/<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/corinthiames.com.br\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhea Thompson has set the record straight over her departure from Tailgunner, while it&#8217;s been confirmed bass player Tom Hewson will be stepping back amidst recent allegations that have been leveled against him. 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