Metalcore outfit Balmora have announced that their guitarist Jay Torblaa is stepping down from the group in the wake of disturbing allegations of grooming a minor. In a statement issued today, June 01st, the band addressed the situation as follows:
“In the past few days we’ve seen the evidence and screen shots of the behavior of our guitarist engaging with someone underage. We the other four members Danny, Paul, Colin and Chaz don’t fuck with this at all obviously. Jay will be stepping away from the band and our summer tour will continue on as planned.
We’re sorry for what seems like the lack of transparency. Just trying to figure out how to navigate this and continue with all the shows we have booked and planned to play. All of our love goes out to the promoters, our tour mates and everyone who fucks with us on some real shit.”
These allegations appear to have to gained traction right around this past Friday’s (May 29th) release of Balmora‘s new studio album “These Graven Halls“.
