News•December 7, 2016 10:11 AM ET•5,429 views

The Amity Affliction drummer leaves tour

The Amity Affliction drummer Ryan Burt has left the band's current tour deal with "ongoing mental demons." His bandmates have issued the following statement:

"We are sad to announce that Ryan will not be performing on any further shows on the This Could Be Heartbreak UK / European headline tour. "Ryan has recently been battling some ongoing mental demons, and as a group of friends who have had to deal with mental health issues in one way or another, all four of us knew that the best course of action was for him to take the time to go home and get some professional support. It wasn't an easy decision to make, but it is the right one. Our priority at this point is Ryan's health, and that will always come first. The shows themselves will all continue as planned, with Casey McHale filling in on drums. He's an amazing musician and a great friend of both Ryan and the band, and we know we can rely on him to deliver the show you all deserve to see. "We ask that everyone respect Ryan's privacy while he's getting better. "If you need someone to talk to regarding mental health, please don't hesitate to seek help from someone who is properly trained and qualified."

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anonymous 12/7/2016 7:18:20 AM

just an all around terrible band. playing in some of the worst cities for even worse people.

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anonymous 12/7/2016 7:31:41 AM

I would have mental demons too if all my fans were 15 year old girls that I couldn't bang due to fear of being a statutory rapist.

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anonymous 12/7/2016 8:05:56 AM

lol this "current tour deal" we got goin on

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anonymous 12/7/2016 8:14:55 AM

I would have mental demons too if all my fans were 15 year old girls that I couldn't bang due to fear of being a statutory rapist. SICK BURN BRUH

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anonymous 12/7/2016 8:21:31 AM

"Mental demons" is the trendy thing for kids to claim these days.

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anonymous 12/7/2016 8:48:31 AM

I would have mental demons too if all my fans were 15 year old girls that I couldn't bang due to fear of being a statutory rapist. fck me up daddy

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anonymous 12/7/2016 3:05:43 PM

GG Allin made a living off of 'mental demons.' Basically, you're a pssy.

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anonymous 12/7/2016 8:50:14 PM

Kangaroos are stoked

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anonymous 12/8/2016 3:13:50 PM

need to replace your drummer due to demons? i can help tryouts? i have songs i can send you i am a multi-instrumentalist called dylan howell. i'll play any instrument for you guys. if you are interested contact me https://www.facebook.com/c ollectthehowells (please no space between the c and the o)

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anonymous 12/8/2016 7:36:08 PM

thankfully his talent didn't leave the tour, because it was never there

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anonymous 12/9/2016 6:15:34 AM

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anonymous 12/10/2016 5:12:50 PM

Surprised they got someone else in seeing as they're just doing karaoke to backing tracks anyways. "Thanks to protools for playin the set"

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