Decoder Change Band Name to Lead Hands Following Lawsuit

by Ryan Minic | Mar 2, 2012

Decoder have changed their band name to Lead Hands following a couple lineup adjustments last month that led to a lawsuit over the trademark.

In February the band parted ways with vocalist Spencer Pearson and bassist Bryce Sipes. The group has since added guitarist Vinny Capitani and bassist Liam Thomas to lineup.

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