Ricky Armellino, guitarist of Ice Nine Kills, took to social media to announce that he will be taking a step back and sitting out the upcoming European Tour with the band. 

Armellino has sited personal reasons as the reason for sitting out and also announced a fill in guitarist, Steve Sopchak, for the upcoming tour. 

Armellino states:

Man, I am so sorry for how hard it has been to approach this, but after seeing as many professionals as I can afford I am having to accept that my body and nerves are going to need some extended recovery time as I also keep a closer eye on my pet as he has is own needs that need addressed as well. @squaresteve thanks for covering for me. I will be sitting out for @iceninekills european tour and returning next year!

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