The connection between The Amity Affliction and their bassist and clear vocalist Ahren Stringer has been tumultuous. Stringer was kicked off the band’s 2024 North American 10th anniversary of Let The Ocean Take Me tour. The Amity Affliction stated the choice was “in the very best curiosity of Ahren‘s psychological well being and well-being,” whereas Stringer stated he was “booted from the tour with no warning” and claims he did nothing improper.
Stringer would often remark to followers about his standing in The Amity Affliction, saying in September 2024 that it “wasn’t his alternative” if he was nonetheless within the band. Now The Amity Affliction has issued a definitive assertion saying Stringer is out.
The band stated their relationship with Stringer has utterly damaged down, and blames Stringer for having to go on excursions and alternatives. In addition they observe that “shifting ahead we discover it unattainable to proceed to tolerate sure behaviours which have been directed at ourselves and people near us.” So clearly issues have been as dangerous as everybody thought they have been.
“We’re conscious our followers have been ready for us to touch upon the state of affairs between Ahren and the band. This shall be our solely assertion.
“We’ve been selecting to remain silent till now, as we wished to deal with this privately with respect to all concerned. Sadly, it has develop into clear to us that that is not doable and we owe it to you, our followers, to remark. Ahren will not be touring or recording with The Amity Affliction.
“We acknowledge that we’ve all had our justifiable share of points over time. However sadly, over time the connection between Ahren and the band has utterly damaged down whereas he has been coping with difficult components of his private life.
“The band have needed to cancel excursions and go on many alternatives in hopes of supporting Ahren, however shifting ahead we discover it unattainable 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 get pleasure from or need to proceed touring.
“We nonetheless have so much 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. The music we have created with Ahren will eternally bind us and we’re grateful for the great instances we had collectively. We want Ahren all the very best in his private {and professional} future.
“We look ahead to seeing you all on tour.
“Joel, Dan and Joe”
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