The Conversion of Lostprophets: A New journey for former Members

Lostprophets, a band that burst onto the scene in 1997, officially disbanded in 2013, marking the end of a 16-year saga tainted by controversy surrounding their lead singer, Ian Watkins. His arrest and subsequent conviction for heinous crimes cast a significant shadow over the band’s legacy. Following Watkins’ tragic passing in prison just weeks ago, the remaining members opted to dissolve the group by early 2014 as part of their effort to dissociate from his actions.

A New Begining with No devotion

The surviving members—lead guitarist Lee Locate, drummer Luke Johnson, rhythm guitarist Mike Lewis, keyboardist Jamie Oliver, and bassist Stuart Richardson—have as launched a new musical venture calledNo Devotion.They have brought on board former Thursday frontman, Geoff Rickly, as their new lead vocalist.

Diving Back into Heavier Sounds?

No Devotion presents a different rock aesthetic compared to Lostprophets; however, it appears that Lee Locate is keen on revisiting heavier musical elements. He has been actively engaging with fans on social media regarding an upcoming project he has been crafting over the past year. This new initiative reportedly embodies the sound he is “most recognized for.” In one of his posts on X, Locate shared:

“For those who missed it, I spent last year writing an album that sounds like music I’m probably most known for. I have ten songs ready and we are currently mixing some tracks to send to a potential singer. [Stuart Richardson] will likely be involved. Hoping to launch this in 2026.” — Lee Locate (@shinjukutheif1)
October 23, 2025

A Peek into Future Sounds

This project was first hinted at back in March when Locate mentioned working on fresh material. When fans asked whether it would be “rockier or heavier than No Devotion,” he confirmed it might resonate more with his previous band’s style.

“New project sounds like my old band.” — Lee Locate (@shinjukutheif1)
April 2, 2025

“It took me quite some time to get back here.” — Lee Locate (@shinjukutheif1)
October 23, 2025

Navigating Emotional Challenges After Lostprophets era

Locate’s reflections on his past are deeply moving; while he seldom mentions Watkins directly, he acknowledges how emotionally taxing it has been to rebuild after such upheaval:

“it’s been thirteen years as my band ended under unimaginable circumstances and it’s still painful to think about. Things could have turned out so differently. I don’t dwell on it much but I invested everything into that band; it should have lasted forever.” He expressed that he never intended harm towards anyone throughout his life and feels as though he’s still grappling with repercussions from those events.

No Music Released yet

The upcoming project remains untitled at this point and no tracks have yet been revealed.

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