band. This curse seemed to be lifted at least somewhat in 2003, but returned only a year later when drummer Kenny Lund was diagnosed with cancer. All of the band's plans were halted, including a new recording contract with independent label Century Media. This setback did not stop them from returning to the studio once Lund recovered in 2005 to begin work on tracks for A.D. Later that year, the band faced yet another hurdle — this time in the form of undisclosed personal problems and were forced to cancel a coast-to-coast US tour. Solace continued sporadic work on A.D. up to its critically acclaimed release in 2010, only to announce in June 2011 via their official Facebook page that they were "closed for business" and that they "may or may not re-open". However, as soon as 2012, the band cited they were active again. Solace today In 2015, Solace reorganized and solidified their lineup once again, most shockingly with the official replacement of reclusive and eccentric vocalist Jason by Justin Goins of The Brimstones. Solace entered the recording studio for the first time in over five years with this new lineup, recording a cover of Black Sabbath's "Electric Funeral" for Deadline Music's Sweet Leaf: A Tribute to Black Sabbath. Shortly thereafter, they released a cassette single featuring this cover as well as a new original song, "Bird of Ill Omen," which was described as having "characteristic intensity, volume, and unbridled rhythmic force". In 2018, Solace were working on their first album since 2010's A.D., tentatively titled Broken Bodies & Suffering Spirits. By 2019, Solace had finished the recording of the new record and has changed the title from Broken Bodies & Suffering Spirits. to The Brink. They are currently waiting for studio time to finish the mixing of the record and the album will be released later this year on Blues Funeral Recordings. The Brink was released in December 2019. Members Current members Tommy Southard – guitar (formerly of Prunella Scales, Slap Rocket, Godspeed, Social Decay, Sugartooth, and 3 Input Woman, among others) Justin Daniels – guitar Rob Hultz – bass (formerly of Godspeed, Lethal Aggression. Currently of Trouble) Justin Goins – vocals, keyboards (formerly of The Brimstones) Tim Schoenleber – drums (formerly of Godspeed & Social Decay) Jason – vocals (formerly of Glueneck) Kenny Lund – drums (formerly of Lethal Aggression, Hate Wagon) John Proveaux – drums (formerly