\"I have recently left The Esoteric to further pursue my professional music career. It was a very difficult decision, and only after much deliberation did I arrive at what I considered to be the best and wisest of choices for me to make. (...) I am very excited and eager to begin a new chapter amongst artists who I consider innately talented and highly accomplished. I feel as though I finally have found a group comprised of artisans in a dying age where integrity, initiative, and risk are taken for granted and traded for instant gratification and comfort.\"

Black Light Burns is fronted by Wes Borland (most notably as guitarist with Limp Bizkit), the group also consists of Danny Lohner (ex-Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle), and Nick Annis (Open Hand). Other members have yet to be announced.

The group is currently rehearsing for a summer tour.