ESCUELA GRIND Guitarist To Be Replaced “After Bringing Up Safety Concerns”

Escuela Grind guitarist Tom Sifuentes will soon leave the band over a clash concerning his health. According to a statement and follow-up comment by Sifuentes, he’s being replaced after voicing concerns to the rest of the band over his hearing. Sifuentes said Escuela Grind accused him of “killing the vibe” after raising an issue, and that he will soon be out of the band.

Escuela Grind has not yet commented on the matter.

“These next two shows will be my last with Escuela Grind,” wrote Sifuentes. “I was informed I’m being replaced after bringing up some safety concerns. It was a fuckin honor exerting every ounce of energy I had for you, all those shows. I was gettin busy ngl! The greatest times though, above all else, was meeting all of you! My new friends. You all pulled me in and sold me on this life again after many years away from heavy music. Until next time you murfuggers!”

In a comment, Sifuentes added: “I brought it up, and tried to address how the other members didn’t care my safety/hearing was jeopardized carelessly, and instead they wanted to make excuses for the other member. I was battled at every step for literally trying to not have it happen again. And in response, I was told I was whining and ‘killing the vibe’. Then was told, ‘we’re looking for a replacement anyways.’ But that’s it. Nothing crazy no drama here, we prolly just don’t mesh. I’m stoked I got to play all these shows.”