Bleeding Through bassist Ryan Wombacher (also known from Light The Torch, formerly Devil You Know) has officially parted ways with the band. His departure had been anticipated after he stepped back from live performances last fall.

Wombacher, who originally played with the band from 2002 to 2014, rejoined in 2017 when Bleeding Through ended their hiatus. His absence from recent live shows had already fueled speculation about his status, and now, Wombacher has confirmed that he is moving on.

In the following statement, Ryan Wombacher reflects on his time with the band and their newly released album, Nine: “I’m proud to be a part of this record. I think it’s some of the best BT has ever done. Everyone crushed it. I hurt my back pretty bad in 2020 and again in 2023. I’ve never been the same. I played my last show in September 2024. I miss it but there a[re] so many other things I want to do in my free time now. I have always loved fishing and hunting and backpacking, it hurts like a motherfucker to to pack in to the backcountry no matter how easy the hike is but it’s still the one thing worth pushing through the pain for.

I started touring when I was 20. Can’t believe I did it until I was 42. Wouldn’t change a thing. Missed a lot of family/things happening at home through those years. Thank you for listening and coming out to shows and for all the insane experiences. Bleeding Through is still going hard and I’m super proud of those guys. Thanks for the music.”

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