Traitors drummer Stephen Arango has dropped off the band's upcoming tour after breaking his hand beating the shit out of someone that tried to rob him. According to Arango, he was headed back to his hotel when the incident occurred, and literally broke his fist on the dude's face.
Harrison Linder of the band Southpaw will fill in for Arango on tour. Read his full statement below and go pick up some of his merch here.
"Heartbroken to announce that I won't be joining my Traitors brothers this tour for the Attack Attack run.
"2 nights ago in Vegas, a man tried to rob me on the way back to my hotel which led to us scrapping & unfortunately breaking my fist on his face during the altercation. Due to the impact of the hits, i have multiple breaks + parts of my hand shattered & chipped which means I will unfortunately need to undergo hand surgery so will have to sit out this run til I'm recovered. Thankfully I'm happy to announce my good friend Harrison Linder will be fillin in for me so make sure to show him love this run. I will return soon & will be finishing the Traitors album while I'm home. Thanks for the nonstop support & here's hopefully to a speedy recovery.
"*Ive had multiple ppl try to send me money towards my surgery which means the world, bt I don't believe in taking from our friends/supporters, Bt if you would like to support, feel free to pick up an item from my Merch shop ! Every dollar made will help toward surgery cost."
Catch Traitors on tour with Attack! Attack! at one of the dates below. Get your tickets here.
5/17 Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions
5/18 Albany, NY – Empire Live
5/19 Worchester, MA – Palladium
5/20 Northampton, PA – The Gin Mill & Grille
5/21 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
5/23 Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
5/24 Ashbury, NJ – House of Independents
5/25 Baltimore, MA – Ottobar
5/26 Richmond, VA – Canal Club
5/27 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedrafts
5/28 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
5/30 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
5/31 West Columbia, SC – New Brooklyn Tavern
6/1 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
6/2 Winter Park, FL – Conduit
6/3 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
6/4 Destin, FL – Club LA
6/6 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
6/7 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
6/8 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live
6/9 Dallas, TX – Trees
6/10 Tulsa, AZ – Vanguard
6/11 Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room
6/13 Memphis, TN – Growlers
6/14 Madison, TN – East Side Bowl
6/15 Cincinnati, OH – Legends Bar & Venue
6/16 Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage & Grill
6/17 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
6/18 Detroit, MI – The Shelter
Traitors will also hit the road with Born Of Osiris and Upon A Burning Body this August and September. Get your tickets here.
8/16 Des Moines, IA – Wooly's
8/17 Madison, WI – The Annex
8/18 Hobart, IN – Art Theater
8/19 Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest
8/21 London, ON – Rum Runners
8/22 Kitchener, ON – The Hub
8/24 Toronto, ON – Lee's Palace
8/25 Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey
8/26 Montreal, QC – The Fairmount
8/27 Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martiniere
8/29 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
8/30 Elmira, NY – The Pit At The L
8/31 Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
9/1 Huntington, WV – The Loud
9/2 Cincinnati, OH – Legends
9/3 Murfreesboro, TN – Hot Springs
9/5 Birmingham, AL – Saturn
9/6 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
9/7 Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest (no Traitors)
