Augury Drummer Quits Band

Montreal-based Augury have announced the departure of their drummer, Antoine Baril.

The musician said in a statement that he has left Augury due to "personal and professional reasons" that have made touring "impossible" for him.

"I'm very sad to have to announce my departure from Augury," Baril said. "I wish all the best for Augury because those wonderful guys are making incredibly good music. I will never forget those memorable shows and I would like to thank everyone for their support on the road everywhere we've been on tour."

The split is amicable. The band issued a statement sending the drummer on his way.

"Augury thanks Antoine for all the good times and excellent music, and we wish him well in all aspects of his life. He will remain a close friend for all of us," it reads.

Robin "Frog" Stone from Australian industrial metal band The Amenta will replace Baril for the remainder of Augury's current tour. The band have assured fans they will have a permanent replacement for Baril when they return home to Montreal.

The split comes in the middle of the "Decibel Presents: Monsters Of Death Tour" featuring Vader, Decrepit Birth, Warbringer, The Amenta and Swashbuckle. The tour will continue here:

Nov. 11 Rochester, NY @ Penny Arcade
Nov. 12 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Nov. 13 Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
Nov. 14 Milwaukee, WI @ Rave
Nov. 15 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
Nov. 16 Winnipeg, MB @ Royal Albert Arms
Nov. 17 Regina, SK @ The Exchange
Nov. 18 Calgary, AB @ The Underground
Nov. 19 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
Nov 20 Prince George, BC @ Roll-A-Dome
Nov. 21 Vancouver, BC @ Bourbon
Nov. 22 Victoria, BC @ Sugar
Nov. 23 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Nov. 24 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Nov. 25 San Francisco, CA @ Regency Grand Ballroom
Nov. 27 San Marcos, CA @ Jumping Turtle
Nov. 28 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Nov. 29 Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
Nov. 30 Mesa, AZ @ U.B's
Dec. 1 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
Dec. 2 Farmington, NM @ Gator's
Dec. 3 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas
Dec. 4 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
Dec. 5 Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
Dec. 6-7 San Antonio, TX @ Scout Bar
Dec. 9 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Dec. 10 Virginia Beach, VA @ Peppermint Beach Club
Dec. 11 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Dec. 12 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
Dec. 13 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero