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“MENTAL health problems which have led to addiction” will prevent bassist James Johnston from joining Biffy Clyro on Australian and other dates over the coming months.
The 45-year-old Scotsman yesterday announced his decision to sit out the trek, which visits Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on April 7, 8 and 9. Naomi Macleod, who has held a number of positions in the music industry on and off stage, with deputise.
The statement from Johnston reads: “I am heartbroken to let you know that I will not be joining the band on the upcoming tours. For some time, I have been living with mental health problems which have led to addiction issues that I have kept concealed for a long time. This has caused significant problems for myself and everyone around me. The time has come to properly address my illnesses and deal with them.
“I am extremely sorry to Simon ( Neil, vocals and guitar) and Ben (Johnston, brother and rumbs) and thank them for their continued love, patience, support and understanding throughout this time.
“I have recently started to receive the professional help I need and would like to reassure you all that there is light at the end of the tunnel,’ he continued. “To all our fans, your support means so much to me.”
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