The Zutons have headed to Los Angeles' Sunset Sound Studios with producer George Drakoulias to begin recording their third album.

Former Zutons guitarist Boyan Chowdhury has joined a new band despite quitting the group only ten days ago.

(Gigwise) We can confirm guitarist Boyan Chowdury has left The Zutons. Our impeccably placed source reports Chowdury was in fact kicked out of the band. A general lazy attitude over the past months eventually came to a head recently, and he was told his laconic lead guitar services were no longer needed.

Guitarist Boyan Chowdury has left The Zutons. A source close to the band said that the split was amicable and that the group all remain friends. "Musical differences" was the cited reason for the split.