The Amity Affliction‘s co-vocalist/bassist Ahren Stringer has provided an update on his current state of mental health and wellbeing. This past May, the Australian metalcore band announced that Stringer would be sitting out their touring. At that time, the group shared:
“In what is the most heartbreaking news, we have to tell you that Ahren won’t be joining us on the remainder of our North American tour dates. Tim Beken, who many of you will know from True North, will join us for all upcoming shows until Ahren returns.
This decision is in the best interest of Ahren‘s mental health and well-being. He is returning to Australia to address his struggle with addiction and get the support he needs.
This tour has been our best US tour ever, and we look forward to seeing you on the road. Please feel free to bring signs of support for Ahren that we can send to him at home, now more than ever he needs as much support as we can possibly give him.
Thank you for understanding and please respect Ahren‘s privacy as well as ours, this is a heartbreaking matter that we will be working through internally as we look forward to his recovery and return.”
Stringer however took to social media to communicate that the time away was not his decision, replying directly to his band’s statement with the following, “I was booted from the tour with no warning whatsoever I did absolutely nothing wrong but I wish you guys all the best in the future.”
Speaking yesterday, September 02nd, Stringer took to social media to share the following update:
“I know you have all been waiting and wondering about the future of the band and how I am doing. First of all, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and kind words of encouragement. I am so proud to share that I am happy, sober, and thriving!
As for plans with The Amity Affliction.
I will definitely be performing at the Big Pineapple Music Festival and on the upcoming Australian tour.However, after these shows, I will be taking some much needed annual leave from the band throughout 2025 to focus on my continued personal growth, considering my future with the band & spending more quality time with the people I love!
Rest assured, The Amity Affliction has my full support to continue touring during my absence. Jonathan Reeves will be stepping in for me, and I have complete confidence that he will deliver an incredible performance for you all!
Thank you all so much for your understanding and support.
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you and giving you the best Amity shows we’ve ever played! Your energy and support mean the world to me, and I can’t wait to share this experience with you!
With love,
Ahren x”
As Stringer mentioned above, he will be rejoining his bandmates for the below date:
10/19 Woombye, AUS – Big Pineapple Fest
Following that, the group will be out performing their third studio album “Let The Ocean Take Me” on the below headlining run with Ice Nine Kills, We Came As Romans and Heavensgate. The Amity Affliction have also re-recorded that album for a September 27th release in honor of it turning 10 this year.
11/08 Brisbane, AUS – Riverstage
11/09 Moore Park, AUS – Hordern Pavilion
11/11 Newton, AUS – Enmore Theatre
11/14 Melbourne, AUS – John Cain Arena
11/15 Adelaide, AUS – The Drive
11/16 Red Hill, AUS – Red Hill Auditorium
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