The Amity Affliction Drummer Departs Band

The Amity Affliction have today announced that drummer Ryan Burt has officially left the band. 

In a statement posted to Facebook, the Queensland metalcore outfit confirmed Burt's departure.

"Regretfully we have to inform you that Ryan will no longer be performing or recording with The Amity Affliction," the statement reads.

"He joined the band in 2008 when he was 17 years old and we’ve gone through some amazing things together – recording five albums, touring the world and playing to crowds we only ever dreamed of.

"Many of you are aware Ryan has been fighting some mental demons of late and took time off in late 2016 to seek help in overcoming these struggles. Unfortunately, it has been a major struggle for him on the road. It has been very hard for us to watch him go through this, but it has been even harder for him to get on stage and give his all for the fans and band each night. He has done this through adversity on the last few tours, which we have been very grateful for.