Underoath Issue Statement on Split With Guitarist James Smith

Underoath have issued a press release relating to their current cut up with longtime member James Smith.

The guitarist and backing vocalist had been in Underoath since 2003, apart from a short hiatus Smith took halfway by his tenure, and has performed on all of Underoath’s albums since 2004’s They’re Only Chasing Safety.

“As some of you have noticed, James was not on the Blind Obedience tour and we want to clarify that we have officially decided to part ways,” the assertion begins. “We care for James, we want the best for him, and that will never change. There were differences that we hoped we’d be able to work through that unfortunately, we realized weren’t able to be.”

As for what particularly occurred to to warrant the cut up with Smith, Underoath stated they weren’t at liberty talk about the main points. “This was an incredibly difficult situation and isn’t something that can or should be addressed on the internet and we hope y’all understand,” they wrote earlier than including, “We appreciate you all. Thank you all so much for all the support over the years and we’ll see you soon.”

News of Smith being let go got here on March 28 when he posted a press release whereas the band had been in the midst of their U.S. tour with Periphery and Loathe. “After 20 years of music and friendship, I was informed that I’m no longer a member of Underoath,” he wrote. An replace from Lambgoat instructed Smith was let go earlier than the tour began. Read his full assertion beneath.

Underoath are at present gearing as much as be part of Falling in Reverse and Ice Nine Kills on choose dates in July for the Popular MonsTOUR. You can seize your tickets right here.