Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:09am ET by  
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Guitarist leaves Interpol

Dave Pajo has left Interpol after less than a year since replacing Carlos Dengler on bass.

Pajo will be replaced by Brad Truax whose first gig with the band will be on March 3 in Hamburg.

A statement on the band's website read: "Dave has decided to step out of the spotlight for a spell, and will no longer be touring with Interpol. We're all friends. It's just an Out-of-the-hotel, Into-the-home sorta thing.

"He's going to be missed to be sure. Aside from being an exceptional musician, Pajo is a wonderful person to be around. He's sharp as a tack and funny as all get-out."

Pajo added: "I'll be taking a break from touring to focus on family. There are no personal, artistic or health reasons - it's really as simple as that!"

Watch Interpol being interviewed on stage last year: