Update April 11th, 2018 11:12am:
The band have since commented on Lumley‘s departure, offering the below statement:
Our close friend and brother Taylor Lumley has decided to leave Beartooth in order to focus on other creative endeavors. We wish him love, success, and happiness in his journey. Thanks for sticking with us in this transitional period. We’ll have some new tunes for you guys ASAP! pic.twitter.com/BcTtBZY6cV
— Beartooth (@BEARTOOTHband) April 11, 2018
Original Story:
Guitarist/vocalist Taylor Lumley has quit Beartooth and spoke of his decision in a statement issued yesterday, April 11th. It reads as follows:
Hey y’all,
I quit Beartooth today to focus more on my life and my art. I love all the dudes in our band and crew like family and there was no ill will at all.
Thank y’all for loving me through this chapter of my life, and encouraging me to love myself.
I’ll be back? pic.twitter.com/j4t0MyXQRR
— Taylor Lumley (@tlums) April 10, 2018
The band’s mastermind Caleb Shomo has been working on material for a new album as of late and does not yet appear to have addressed Lumley‘s exit.
