Keith Buckley responds to Every Time I Die continuing tour without him

Keith also issued his own statement in a series of tweets. First, he wrote, "caring for my own mental health has taken priority over EVERYTHING else in my life. the Love it has brought to everything I do has been clear to everyone that has seen me and I value my progress way too much to allow a setback. I am taking a hiatus from ETID to prepare for TTS." And after the band's statement came out, Keith said:

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. while meditating in a side room yesterday I overheard my own brother 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. traveling separately, away from alcohol and the behaviors of those who choose to drink, has brought me peace of mind and has made me the best performer I have ever been. I love the ETID community and finally felt like I was giving back in a meaningful way. and I will continue to. being ostracized from a band I have built for 20 years because I made a decision to do whatever it took to be a good Human Being hurts me deeply, but trust me when I say I am the most mentally fit I have ever been. this decision was made to protect myself from my own sibling.

The affected dates include Huntington, WV tonight (12/3), Richmond on Saturday (12/4), and Virginia Beach on (12/5). Once Keith returns, ETID will headline their stacked 'Tid the Season holiday shows in Buffalo on December 10 and 11. In 2022, they'll hit the road with Underoath, including shows at NYC's Brooklyn Steel on March 17 and NJ's Starland Ballroom on March 20 (tickets). All dates are listed below.

In related news, ETID's tourmates '68 (the current band of The Chariot/Norma Jean vocalist Josh Scogin) also had to drop off the last three dates of the tour, because of a positive COVID test. The band writes:

Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be at the next 3 shows on this wonderful @everytimeidie tour. Apparently, the COVID finally caught up to us… we both feel fine enough but for obvious reasons we must do the right thing. So…..we love you all. And will see you very soon.

As of now, '68 are still on board for 'Tid the Season.

The ETID/'68 tour also included Candy on all dates except these last three shows. Candy are also about to begin a tour with Show Me The Body at Brooklyn's Warsaw on Saturday (12/4) (tickets). Their 2018 LP Good To Feel was recently repressed on cloudy green vinyl.