SUICIDE SILENCE Guitarist MARK HEYLMUN To Sit Out Fall 2026 Tour To Focus On 'Sobriety And Mental Health'
Although he will be absent from the road, Heylmun emphasized that he is not leaving the band and will continue contributing behind the scenes.
SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun will not join the band’s ongoing fall 2026 North American tour, choosing instead to focus on his sobriety and mental health. Although he will be absent from the road, Heylmun emphasized that he is not leaving the band and will continue contributing behind the scenes.
The guitarist announced his decision on Saturday, November 7, just one day after the band’s “Reminders Of Hell” tour kicked off in Riverside, California. EMMURE , ANGELMAKER and SYNESTIA are serving as support acts on the trek, which will run through December 13, concluding in Los Angeles.
In a statement shared on social media, Heylmun explained the reasons behind his decision: “After A LOT of thought, I’ve decided not to go on the ‘Reminders Of Hell’ tour. Right now I need to put my sobriety and my mental health first.
“I’m not stepping away from SUICIDE SILENCE . I’ll still be involved behind the scenes. I’ve had to accept that life on the road has always been a difficult environment for me, and if I want to keep doing this for years to come, some things need to change.
“With Graceless coming out, this definitely wasn’t an easy decision. But I know I need to build a solid foundation in my sobriety before I can confidently get back out there.
“I’m grateful for everyone who’s supported me, for the band standing behind me, and to Jordan for stepping in.
“I’ve got work to do… it’s time to level up and come back stronger than ever.”
Heylmun ‘s absence comes at an important time for SUICIDE SILENCE , as the band is preparing to release its new album, Graceless , on November 20 through Century Media Records . The guitarist acknowledged that stepping away from touring so close to the album’s arrival made the decision particularly difficult, but stressed that prioritizing his recovery was necessary for his future with the group.
Meanwhile, SUICIDE SILENCE has already announced plans to return to Europe and the UK in spring 2027. The extensive run will feature FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE , TO THE GRAVE and THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER as special guests.
Whether Heylmun will be back on the road for those dates has not been announced.
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