Every Time I Die announce split
Four fifths of the band issue a statement
Buffalo, New York metalcore heroes Every Time I Die have announced their split in highly acrimonious circumstances after more than two decades together.
Fourth fifths of the band - Jordan Buckley, Andy Williams, Stephen Micciche and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak – released a statement on Monday evening (17th January) confirming the demise of Every Time I Die.
Notably absent from the statement is ETID’s estranged frontman Keith Buckley.
"Andy, Jordan, Steve and Goose’s last show with Every Time I Die was on Dec 11, 2021,” Every Time I Die said.
“While we hoped to come to an agreement upon legal statement that outlines 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 himself.
“Lastly, we wouldn’t be where we are today without every single person that’s backed the band in any and 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 will all be cherished."
Immediately after the announcement, Keith Buckley shared a letter from New York law company Savur Law dated 20th December 2021 that states they have been drafted in "for legal representation in connection with a separation agreement" between ETID and Buckley.
The letter asks Buckley contact them by 27th December to discuss "the business terms of an amicable separation between the parties".
It also demands that Keith Buckley should "immediately cease and desist from making any statements… that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the professional name, prestige, image, reputation, practices, or conduct" of ETID.
Additionally, it requests Buckley "immediately cease and desist all usage of the Band name, logo, or other intellectual property until there is a formal signed separation agreement between the parties."
Replying to a fan on Twitter, Jordan Buckley said of the letter: “That was sent to let him know we’d left, and that if he wanted to replace us and continue on like we’d been hearing, we were more ok with it, we just wanted it done professionally and legally. It’s actually quite smart. But I understand that people will believe whatever they want.”
At the start of December, ETID announced they would play the remaining three concerts of their tour without Keith Buckley. The singer said he was being "ostracised" from the band he had "built for 20 years because I made a decision to do whatever it took to be a good human being."
Every Time I Die axed their UK last week citing uncertainties over Covid restrictions, however Keith Buckley is honouring his six-date An Evening With… tour of the UK and Ireland in February.
Following Every Time I Die’s split, all of the band’s social media platforms have been deactivated.