"It is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Children Collide at the conclusion of this next tour. The band can not function as it should, or continue forward with all the current tensions, and the situation – looked at from any perspective – can only be resolved by leaving."

The band's refreshingly frank press release states:

"This announcement could be a vessel to spout various lines about 'creative differences'. However that wouldn’t really be in the spirit of Children Collide. So, to the honest and forthright: the relationship between band members Ryan and Johnny has over the years disintegrated. Their fine body of work and energetic live synergy is a testament to their musical and creative connection, but it’s come to a point where touring as a unit is no longer pleasant. And that is that."

Children Collide's remaining band members, Johnny and Heath, have assured their fans that Ryan’s departure does not spell the end of the band. The band will also continue to perform together when heading out on their national tour this month.

All Spinal Tap jokes aside, the future of who will take up the sticks as drummer number remains unwritten as a replacement drummer is yet to be confirmed.