Following a long battle with Marfans syndrome, Austin Carlile has made the difficult decision to leave Of Mice & Men, a band that he started back in 2009.

Though a heartbreaking announcement, fans from around the world will full-heartedly support this decision. Due to health issues, Austin has often fallen ill on tour and recently had to cancel their Australian tour opening for A Day To Remember and cut short their European tour with Hands Like Houses and Crown The Empire.

Read the full announcement below:

I wish Austin the best and hope he finds success in whatever he goes on to do, the band will continue on without him and I’m sure will carry on rising through the ranks.