Jona Weinhofen on Quitting Bring Me The Horizon: ‘Things in the Band Have Been Very Tense’

by | Jan 14, 2013

Ex-Bring Me The Horizon guitarist Jona Weinhofen released a statement regarding his departure from the band.

“After a lot of time and thought I’ve decided to leave my current position as guitarist with Bring Me The Horizon. Things in the band have been very tense with a lot of disagreements between myself and certain members who I wont name.”

“I’m thankful for my time with BMTH and i have met many good friends and been able to travel the world more.”

Weinhofen says he plans to move back to Australia to pursue other musical ventures. His other band I Killed the Prom Queen is expected to release a new album this year.

Jan 15, 10:33 a.m. PST: Following the publication of this article, Weinhofen has since updated his Twitter: “I am no longer a member of @bmthofficial, however I can not yet comment on the reasons why or who made the decision.”

August Burns Red Interview: From the Beginnings to ‘Leveler’

Hours before the group’s sold out show at House of Blues Sunset, August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner speaks of growing up on Solid State Records bands. “My parents didn’t let me listen to anything else,” Greiner laughs in the dim green room...

Zechs Marquise Interview: Getting Paid & The Seeming Rise of Instrumental Bands

On a warm autumn day in Southern California over cold beer and YouTube videos, the members of Zechs Marquise talk of their recent boating experience. “It was a day off [during the RX Bandits farewell tour] and we all went to [Shasta Lake],” bassist Marfred...