News comes ahead of band's new album 'Head Carrier'
Francis admits he’d lose money touring if he went solo again
"It's kind of like she's one step removed from being in the band," says the frontman
Black Francis says ‘The older people around us’ should have kept the band together
Song is lifted from upcoming album 'Head Carrier'
Veterans will now play nine shows in support of new album ‘Head Carrier’
Paz Lenchantin is the band's second bassist since Deal's departure
Frank Black calls the song a 'thank-you letter' to the band's former bassist
The six shows are in support of new album ‘Head Carrier’
Band release new album 'Head Carrier' in September, their second record without Deal