I just read this on their Wikipedia page... maybe I'm the last to find out, but FUCK this is good news!
"Due to Sarah Stanton's pregnancy she has been replaced on keyboards by Katie Stone, announced on June 27 as an official member of the band. Stone is also a trained violinist and will play the parts Martin Powell used to play in live performances. It has been confirmed that she will perform violin on the upcoming album as well. Sarah Stanton is however still listed as a member on the band's official website[10]."
THE FUCKING VIOLINS ARE BACK!!!!!! YUS!
"Due to Sarah Stanton's pregnancy she has been replaced on keyboards by Katie Stone, announced on June 27 as an official member of the band. Stone is also a trained violinist and will play the parts Martin Powell used to play in live performances. It has been confirmed that she will perform violin on the upcoming album as well. Sarah Stanton is however still listed as a member on the band's official website[10]."
THE FUCKING VIOLINS ARE BACK!!!!!! YUS!