Every Time I Die bassist comments on departure

As has been unofficially reported the past few days, Every Time I Die bassist Chris Byrnes has indeed left the band, playing his final show with ETID this past weekend in Michigan at Dirt Fest. The latest rumors suggest that Keller Harbin, formerly of The Chariot, has subsequently taken his place. Regardless, Lambgoat contacted Byrnes yesterday and he confirmed his departure and had the following to say: "The split was amicable, but something that I had to do. For the sake of not stirring up controversy I won't go into the details. All I can really say is that it was not an easy decision to have to make. I truly wish those dudes well and know that the success that they achieved prior to and during my time with them will only continue."