Moyal leaves band

In an interview conducted shortly after Moyal’s departure, Rankine revealed that frictions with the vocalist had become increasingly problematic, especially since the band’s European and British tour from October–December 2001. Rankine voiced that Moyal’s attitude had been negative and holding back the band from progressing in a natural direction, and yet, by quitting suddenly, he had left the band in a precarious situation with record label and touring obligations to fulfill (for both Won and the forthcoming A Young Trophy Band in the Parlance of Our Times ). At the time of Moyal’s departure, As Friends Rust already had several upcoming shows scheduled and was in the midst of booking an entire year’s worth of tours. The band was also talking about writing a second full-length album (to fulfill its Doghouse Records contract), and was being courted by larger record labels, including Victory Records . Moyal, nevertheless, encouraged the band to find a new vocalist and continue under the established name. The vocalist went on to form Damien Done , a solo project which eventually expanded into a full band.