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 announced that he’s taking a hiatus from Suicide Silence‘s live activities whereas stressing that he’s nonetheless very a lot a member of the band he based in 2002. The announcement prompted questions from followers in regards to the deathcore giants’ future — questions Heylmun has now addressed head-on.
Sharing a detailed message with fans, Heylmun mirrored on his almost 20 years in Suicide Silence, emphasizing each his private funding within the band and his full help of Garza‘s resolution. 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 making 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 out to be The Hunter.
“I totally help/respect Garza‘s resolution to take a break. That stated, SS is part of my blood and DNA at this level and this band has at all times been a 5 headed dragon and the present should go on, and it’ll.
“I communicate for the blokes 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 buddy @themilkywaye of Soreption on board as fill in for the upcoming European and Asian excursions. For anybody conversant in Ian‘s taking part in you already know he has a heavy proper hand and might rip with the very best of em. If it is temporary or if it is for some time, we’re gonna convey some severe firepower to each stage we step foot on as we at all times have. Cannot wait to see you all on the highway!”
Garza addressed his hiatus immediately in an announcement of his personal on the time, explaining that he simply wanted a break: “As a few of you might have seen, 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 each day since 2002 with no break. Every thing is ok. I simply have to press the reset button so I could make the proper choices within the close to future. Because the Terminator stated… I will be again.”
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