Brandon Ellis Exits The Black Dahlia Murder Amid Tour Postponement

The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis has officially announced his departure from the band. In a statement shared earlier today (February 20th), Ellis reflected on his nine-year tenure with the melodic death metal outfit, expressing gratitude for his time in the band and his contributions to their legacy:

“I have recently parted ways with The Black Dahlia Murder.
I’m grateful for my 9 years spent with this iconic band, and to have had the rare honor of making music with the legendary Trevor Strnad. I’m proud of my contributions to the band’s legacy and of all that we’ve accomplished together.
Unfortunately, the time has come that I must close this chapter and begin the next.
I’d like to thank the fans for the mountains of support they’ve afforded us all over the years, and I wish the band the best in all future endeavors.”

Ellis‘ exit follows the band’s announcement yesterday that their planned Latin American tour has been postponed until December. Vocalist Brian Eschbach shared that he is taking time to focus on his health, stating:

“Brian here. I’d like to apologize to our Latin American fans for the postponement of our February shows. We have rescheduled for December and joining us is the mighty Gatecreeper. As everyone knows it’s been an intense 4 years in the world and within The Black Dahlia Murder. All of this has forced me to take a hard look in the mirror and reevalute my approach to life and focus on my health. I want to thank my friends, family, and bandmates for their continuous love and support. I and the rest of the band look forward to seeing you all at Sonic Temple and Welcome To Rockville this spring.”

Refunds for postponed tour dates will be available from February 21st through April 21st via the original point of purchase.

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