Suicide Silence have clarified their path ahead following information that founding guitarist Chris Garza is stepping again from reside performances, with longtime guitarist Mark Heylmun issuing a candid assertion reaffirming the band’s momentum and plans for upcoming excursions.
In late 2025, Garza introduced that he is taking a hiatus from Suicide Silence‘s reside actions whereas stressing that he’s nonetheless very a lot a member of the band he based in 2002. The announcement prompted questions from followers concerning the deathcore giants’ future — questions Heylmun has now addressed head-on.
Sharing a detailed message with followers, Heylmun mirrored on his almost 20 years in Suicide Silence, emphasizing each his private funding within the band and his full assist of Garza‘s determination. As for Garza’s fill-in, Suicide Silence has recruited the massively-talented Ian Waye of Soreption.
“Hey everybody, with the information of Garza‘s hiatus I believed I would share some issues I really feel pertinent. I have been on this band since 2005. I didn’t begin this band, however I have been part of creating every bit of music (for higher or worse) that you have heard minus the EP and early demos. I did play the EP launch present at showcase theatre in my first months of becoming a member of.
“I took a break from the band for about 9 months in 2019 as a result of I used to be getting ready for my father’s passing who was combating most cancers and I knew it was solely a matter of time. I by no means shared that publicly as a result of I did not need my dad to know I used to be taking the break due to him. I would have taken an extended break however was requested to return again to assist write what turned Turn into The Hunter.
“I totally assist/respect Garza‘s determination to take a break. That mentioned, SS is part of my blood and DNA at this level and this band has all the time been a 5 headed dragon and the present should go on, and it’ll.
“I converse for the fellows once I say we’re stoked to have a ripping fill in step as much as the plate for all upcoming reveals. We’re bringing our pal @themilkywaye of Soreption on board as fill in for the upcoming European and Asian excursions. For anybody conversant in Ian‘s enjoying you realize he has a heavy proper hand and may rip with the very best of em. If it is transient or if it is for some time, we’re gonna convey some severe firepower to each stage we step foot on as we all the time have. Cannot wait to see you all on the street!”
Garza addressed his hiatus straight in a press release of his personal on the time, explaining that he simply wanted a break: “As a few of you will have observed, I’ve missed the final couple Suicide Silence reveals. It is as a result of I am on a hiatus from the band. SuSi has been on my mind on daily basis since 2002 with no break. The whole lot is okay. I simply have to press the reset button so I could make the appropriate selections within the close to future. Because the Terminator mentioned… I will be again.”
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