Ra Ra Riot have released a statement about their future, following the tragic death of their drummer, John Pike:

We have felt lost since the death of our friend and band mate, John. There will always be unanswered questions, so we can only surrender to life, and move forward without fully understanding. In our distress we feel lucky for having been so close to him, and we're thankful for the guidance that memories of him will give us. All of us in the band are enthusiastic and determined to live out the plans we laid together with John. As we continue, the pain of missing a dear friend will remind us how much we loved him. Coinciding with the wishes of John's family, we have decided to continue onward. We are thankful for the continuous support from friends, family and the music community during this difficult time. We find comfort in this solidarity, and hope that it gives us strength.

Ra Ra Riot

They plan on making their live return on June 29th, with a free show at South Street Seaport in New York City. They'll be joined by Sam Champion and The Bikini Carwash Company. Following that show, the band will open on tour for Tokyo Police Club............