And though it was brief, it meant everything.
Local legends Every Time I Die have officially called it a night after 24 years. The influential Buffalonian metalcore band announced the tragic news earlier tonight, as everyone minus vocalist Keith Buckley have issued a statement about their departures.
In the statement guitarists Jordan Buckley, Andy Williams, bassist Stephen Micciche, and drummer Clayton “Goose” Holyoak wrote:
“Andy, Jordan, Steve and Goose’s last show with Every Time I Die was on Dec 11, 2021. While we hoped to come to an agreed upon legal statement that outlined the truth, we were informed today of something planned to be released not mutually agreed upon that consists of inaccuracies and controls a narrative to benefit one.
There has been no direct communication with Keith, because it’s either impossible for direct communication with him solely or we’ve been cut off to any and all communication by him himself.
Every Time I Die was these 5 members, and we were never budging or accepting any changes. Simply, there is zero truth about the band continuing on with a new singer. Lastly, we wouldn’t be where we are today without every single person that’s backed the band in any & all ways. While we’re extremely disappointed in how this was played out online in front of you, your support and the memories we have because of you all will always be cherished.
See you soon.
Forever grateful,
Andy, Jordan, Steve & Goose”
Local news station WIVB wrote that around 8:40 Monday evening that Keith posted the legal notice that his former bandmates have sent to him. The notice written by Savur Law PC reads that Keith is “…to immediately cease and desist from making any statements, wether which or directly or indirectly (including on social media or otherwise), that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the professional name, prestige, image, reputation, practices or conduct of the Band or the Represented Members. In addition, immediately cease and desist al usage of the Band name, logo, or other intellectual property until there is a formal signed separation agreement between the parties which authorizes you to do so.”
The break up comes days after EITD cancelled their UK tour with The Bronx, Jesus Piece, and Sanction. Underoath, who were scheduled to do a tour with ETID and Spiritbox later this year, have already announced that they are looking for a replacement for the band. “We’ve grown up with ETID,” the band wrote on their social medias. “We’ve traveled the world with them. As much as we love the music they created, the men are are just some of our favorites, period. As a band we’ve always admired (and blared) them. They’re leaving a hole in music that simply won’t be filled.” An announcement about the replacement should be made available soon. Their last show was day two of their annual ‘Tid The Season shows at Buffalo RiverWorks, which featured The Dirty Nil, Knocked Loose, and Ice-T. Read our review of the show here.
ETID formed in 1998 and have traveled the globe wearing Buffalo on their sleeves. The band have dropped nine albums, their latest being 2021’s Radical, released through Epitaph Records (Converge, The Linda Lindas, Soul Glo). Throughout their 24-year career, they’ve toured with Taking Back Sunday, Defeater, letlive., The Used, Fall Out Boy, August Burns Red, Candy, The Ghost Inside, Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, ’68, Coheed And Cambria, The Bled, Veil Of Maya, Atreyu, Norma Jean, The Chariot, Drug Church, Real Friends, and The Acacia Strain. ETID have played the Vans Warped Tour eight times, their first back in 2002 and performing on the final cross-country tour in 2018, where Jordan tried in vain to have ETID become the last act playing on the final show.
Rest easy, ETID. Thanks for the memories.
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