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Hacktivist Transforms: Founding Members Depart, Band Reboots

3/24/2025

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British rap metal band Hacktivist is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with only vocalists Jermaine "J" Hurley and JJ Olifent remaining. The departure of guitarist James Hewitt, bassist Josh Gurner, and drummer Richard Hawking marks a pivotal moment, as Gurner and Hawking were integral since the band's inception in 2011.

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British rap metal band Hacktivist is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with only vocalists Jermaine "J" Hurley and JJ Olifent remaining. The departure of guitarist James Hewitt, bassist Josh Gurner, and drummer Richard Hawking marks a pivotal moment, as Gurner and Hawking were integral since the band's inception in 2011.