The Amity Affliction have launched a press release to followers confirming that co-vocalist and bassist Ahren Stringer is not a part of the band.
The band launched their most up-to-date album, ‘Not With out My Ghosts’, in 2023. Stringer was absent from their 2024 North American stay dates and later introduced he can be taking time away from touring with a purpose to concentrate on his well being.
Within the message posted to social media final evening (February 14), the band mentioned “We’re conscious our followers have been ready for us to touch upon the scenario between Ahren and the band. This might be our solely assertion. We’ve got been selecting to remain silent till now, as we wished to deal with this privately with respect to all concerned. Sadly, it has turn into clear to us that that is not doable and we owe it to you, our followers, to remark.”
They continued, “Ahren will not be touring or recording with The Amity Affliction. We acknowledge that we’ve got all had our justifiable share of points through the years. However sadly, over time the connection between Ahren and the band has fully damaged down whereas he has been coping with difficult components of his private life. The band have needed to cancel excursions and move on many alternatives in hopes of supporting Ahren, however transferring ahead we discover it not possible to proceed to tolerate sure behaviours which have been directed at ourselves and people near us. Ahren has made it very clear on quite a few events that he doesn’t take pleasure in or need to proceed touring. We nonetheless have rather a lot to present as a band and we’re excited to proceed touring and sharing new music with you. We additionally perceive that we have to show ourselves to you all, and thanks for sticking with us.”
They concluded, “The music we’ve created with Ahren will perpetually bind us and we’re grateful for the nice occasions we had collectively. We want Ahren all one of the best in his private {and professional} future. We stay up for seeing you all on tour.”
The message is signed from Joel, Dan and Joe.
