Balmora Bassist Danny Cuneo Says Band Is “Nuked” Following Allegations Against Guitarist Jay Torblaa

Metallic hardcore outfit Balmora has been thrown into turmoil following allegations against guitarist Jay Torblaa, who was accused of grooming and engaging in sexual misconduct with an underage girl.

Earlier today (June 1st), the band confirmed that Torblaa would be “stepping away” from the group as the situation came to light. Shortly after, Balmora’s official Instagram account was deleted.

The band also previously issued a statement addressing the allegations before the account disappeared. That statement read:

“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.”

Following that statement, bassist Danny Cuneo reshared the post on his Instagram story, adding a blunt response of his own:

“I said this shit. Band is nuked. Don’t real fuck with all this weirdo shit, My fault slimes, I’m out.

I started this shit years ago with my homie Brandon [Antoniak] kinda just turned into a shitty monster of a band. Don’t fuck with people using their bands to act weird talking to those who are younger/vulnerable.”

The developments come shortly after Balmora released their new album ‘These Graven Halls’ on May 29th. The group had also recently added vocalist Paul Cole to their lineup and had planned extensive touring for the year, all of which now appears uncertain.

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