Greeley Estates have just announced that guitarist Alex Torres has left the band effective immediately:

"Alex has left Greeley to pursue other musical endeavors. With that said, David [Ludlow] is going to move from bass and take the guitar spot from now on. Thank you for all the feedback and inquiries. We're also happy to announce that our good friend Micah from Oh, Sleeper is going to be filling in on bass for the Japanese tour with August Burns Red. It's gonna be a slam diggity dang of good time!"

Meanwhile, Torres has issued this statement:

"I'm not exactly sure how to say this, but as of a month ago, I let the guys know that I would be leaving the band. And the 'Oh, Sleeper' tour would be my last tour in Greeley Estates.

"I have nothing against any of the guys in the band, I love the guys, the music, the shows, the amazing fans, everything!! I just felt that I had to do what was best for me in my life, and what would make me happy. Obviously, I still love and support the guys in Greeley Estates and only wish them the best. They have LOTS of amazing things coming up that you WILL be stoked on.

"To clear things up early, NO there is NO bad blood, and everyone is on good terms. Greeley has been my family since 2007, and that will NOT change.

"You guys are the best, and I appreciate all the love you've shown me over the last few years. I love you all, and thank you for your continued support in myself, and Greeley Estates."

The band has also been announced as a featured act on this year's Thrash & Burn Festival. Poster and dates are below:



July

16 - Louisville, KY - Headliners
17 - Nashville, TN - Rockettown
18 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
19 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theatre
21 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
22 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
23 - Las Vegas, NV - Rock The Block
24 - San Diego, CA - Soma
25 - Pomona, CA - The Glasshouse
26 - Fresno, CA - The Crest Theatre
27 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
28 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theatre
30 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
31 - Lubbock, TX - Lonestar Event Center

August

1 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
2 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
3 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
5 - Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
6 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
7 - Richmond, VA - Hat Factory
8 - Long Island, NY - Crazy Donkey
9 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
10 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
11 - Buffalo, NY - Xtreme Wheels
12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Ches Arena
13 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
14 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
15 - Chicago, IL - Metro


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