Why Have 'Every Time I Die' Broken Up? Here's Why Andy, Jordan, Steve and Goose Left

Four members of Every Time I Die, the metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, that formed in 1998, have announced they are leaving the group.

Jordan Buckley, Andy Williams, Steve Micciche and Clayton "Goose" Holyoak revealed their "last show with Every Time I Die was on Dec 11, 2021," in a joint statement tweeted by Buckley on January 17.

According to the statement, which was also shared by Micchie, Williams and Holyoak on social media, there's been "no direct communication" with fifth member Keith Buckley, as "it's either impossible for direct communication with him solely or we've been cut off to any and all communication by him himself."

The four stated: "While we hoped to come to an agreed upon legal statement that outlined the truth, we were informed today of something planned to be released not mutually agreed upon that consists of inaccuracies and controls a narrative to benefit one.

"While we're extremely disappointed in how this was played out online in front of you, your support and the memories we have because of you all will always be cherished," the statement continued.

Following the latest announcement, the band's vocalist, Keith Buckley, tweeted a letter dated December 20, 2021, sent to him by law firm Savur Law. The letter said the firm had been retained by the rest of the band "for legal representation in connection with a separation agreement" between Buckley and the four others.

The letter requests him to contact Savur Law by December 27 to discuss "the business terms of an amicable separation between the parties."

The letter also asks Buckley to "immediately cease and desist from making any statements...that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the professional name, prestige, image, reputation, practices, or conduct of the Band or the Represented Members" as well as to "immediately cease and desist all usage of the Band name, logo, or other intellectual property until there is a formal signed separation agreement between the parties."

Keith Buckley

The latest statement from the four follows an announcement in early December 2021 by Buckley, who said he was "taking a hiatus" from the band to prepare for the annual 'Tid The Season Christmas festival.

"Caring for my own mental health has taken priority over EVERYTHING else in my life," Buckley tweeted.

According to NME and Revolver, the band at the time shared a statement that said: "Mental health is a real issue and when not treated has an impact on so many people. Keith needs to take this time to rest and prepare for the holiday shows and we wish him a quick recovery," adding that they would be playing the last three shows of that tour without a vocalist.

Following that group statement, Buckley responded in several tweets from his personal Twitter account, including one that read: "Now that I have seen the 'official statement' indicating that ETID is finishing the tour without their singer, I think I'm ready to tell you all a little bit about exactly WHY my mental health has had to become a priority over ETID. and trust I have receipts."

In another tweet in the same thread, Buckley alleged: "I overheard my own brother [Jordan Buckley] tell an outsider that ETID had been in talks to replace me this entire time. I thought they were my biggest supporters. but Jordan had lied. his concern was a cruel trick. their statement is proof."

The latest statement on January 17 from Jordan and the three others said: "Simply, there is zero truth about the band continuing on with a new singer.

"Every Time I Die was these 5 members, and we were never budging or accepting any changes," the statement said.

Jordan Buckley

According to the former Every Time I Die guitarist, the four plan to continue writing music together. Spin magazine reported that when a fan suggested the four should continue, Buckley said: "That's the plan. I hope I never stop getting in a room with these 3 to write rippers."

Andy Williams

Andy Williams, the band's other former guitarist who is also a professional wrestler, simply wrote: "RIP ETID '98-'21," in a tweet sharing the latest joint statement.

Steve Micciche

Sharing a screenshot of the letter from the law firm that Keith Buckley posted, the band's former bassist tweeted: "Where does that say 'you're fired?' Man, this is sad."

Clayton 'Goose' Holyoak

The group's former drummer shared an image of the band's logo, along with the joint statement, on his Instagram account, captioned with: "RIP ETID 98'-21'."

Every Time I Die Merchandise

While the band's Twitter and Instagram accounts are no longer available, fans who want to continue celebrating the band can still access their website for any Every Time I Die merchandise, from T-shirts to hoodies and other items.

The website also continues to promote the group's latest album, Radical, which was released on October 22, 2021.

Newsweek has contacted Keith Buckley and Savur Law for comment.