Scissor Sisters have announced via their official website on the parting of their drummer Paddy Boom.

In a statement posted the band write, “We would like our fans and friends to know that we have amicably parted ways with the original drummer Paddy Boom. He will no longer be on stage with us but he will always be our sister.”

“Don’t worry, we are hard at work on our new record and we can’t wait to see you all soon. Much more news on that to come very soon...,” the band also reveal.

Scissor Sisters upcoming album will be released in 2009.

(by Victoria Tsigonis)