January 20, 2004

Oasis has fired drummer Alan White, according to a message posted on the band's official website.

"Alan White has been asked to leave Oasis by the other band members," the statement reads. "There are no plans to replace Alan. The band's scheduled recording sessions remain unaffected."

White joined Oasis the group in 1995 after the departure of original drummer Tony McCarroll.

Oasis are currently in the studio with Death In Vegas' Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes working on the follow-up to 2002's "Heathen Chemistry." NME.com reports the album is scheduled for release later this year, possibly in September.