Okay, this is starting to get ridiculous. Just after the Crown The Empire fiasco, Austin Carlile leaving Of Mice & Men, and founding drummer Sean Heenan leaving Attila, Motionless In White are now throwing their hat in the ring announcing their very own member change.
After 10 years in the band, the newly signed Roadrunner Records outfit has revealed that keyboardist Josh Balz has left the band.
“After many discussions and time spent searching within himself over the past year, Josh has come upon many discoveries of who he now is as a person, and what is truly important to him regarding his future,” says Motionless In White in a letter to their fans. “We respect and whole heartedly understand his decision, and while we are sad to see him go, wish him nothing but great things in the future with his family and pursuing his new dreams and business endeavors.”
For those wondering about Motionless In White’s upcoming tour dates with Falling In Reverse and Issues and how this affects it, the band made sure to lay all concerns to rest saying:
“Regarding our touring schedule, we will be performing on the rapidly approaching ‘The End Is Here Tour’ exactly as planned, now with a keyboardist to fill in. We will also be playing every show around the globe that we have announced thus far and continuing to tour strongly onward after what has previously been announced.”
And their forthcoming album:
“Regarding our new upcoming record, Graveyard Shift, everything is also still exactly as planned, and will be releasing this year on Roadrunner Records.”
To check out the full statement from Motionless In White, be sure to look below. For tickets, head here.
MIW fans,
As of today, we regret to announce that after 10 years of time spent with the band, through the highest of highs and lowest of lows, Josh Balz will be departing from Motionless In White.
After many discussions and time spent searching within himself over the past year, Josh has come upon many discoveries of who he now is as a person, and what is truly important to him regarding his future. We respect and whole heartedly understand his decision, and while we are sad to see him go, wish him nothing but great things in the future with his family and pursuing his new dreams and business endeavors. For more information from Josh directly, please visit his twitter @Joshbalz.
Regarding our touring schedule, we will be performing on the rapidly approaching “The End Is Here Tour” exactly as planned, now with a keyboardist to fill in. We will also be playing every show around the globe that we have announced thus far and continuing to tour strongly onward after what has previously been announced.
Regarding our new upcoming record, “Graveyard Shift”, everything is also still exactly as planned, and will be releasing this year on Roadrunner Records.
Thank you, Josh, for your years of dedication in helping MIW become something we only dreamt of being when the band started. It has truly been a pleasure to have shared the road with you and to have so many amazing stories and memories to look back on through it all. You will be missed.
- MIW
