Beach Slang have announced the departure of their guitarist, Ruben Gallego.
The band, who released their sophomore album, 'A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings', last month, have parted ways with the guitarist following allegations of sexual assault against him dating back to before his involvement with the punk outfit.
Beach Slang took to their Facebook page prior to their show in Washington D.C, the first date of their North American tour with Bleached, to announce the news.
"There have been allegations involving sexual assault and our guitarist, Ruben," they wrote. "Although this occurred four years ago and prior to him joining Beach Slang, we cannot in good conscience continue with him. We believe survivors and we want to believe Ruben, but until we learn more information, we don't feel it's appropriate for him to be a part of Beach Slang."
UPDATE: Gallego has responded to the allegations in a statement released to Pitchfork. He said: "I’d like to say that what’s important to me is that people stand with survivors and that we continue to foster an environment where people aren’t afraid to speak out against their abusers. Although I do feel like what’s being said about me is inaccurate it’s irrelevant. I think it’s totally possible for people to see a situation completely differently and if this person feels I harmed them then that’s what I care about and I want to make that right.
"I also care deeply about how this affects other victims of sexual assault specifically the ones who attend Beach Slang shows and felt that sticking around would further isolate them. James [Alex] and Ed [McNulty] are the sweetest most caring people I’ve ever known and I feel they did the right thing and I will always support them."
James Alex intends to perform acoustically as Quiet Slang for upcoming dates, while the band will also make a donation to RAINN at the conclusion of their US tour. They are slated to return to the UK in November for shows at Glasgow's Mono, London's Scala, the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds and the Haunt in Brighton.
Beach Slang Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Mon November 07 2016 - GLASGOW Mono
Tue November 08 2016 - LONDON Scala
Wed November 09 2016 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Thu November 10 2016 - BRIGHTON Haunt
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