BLACK VEIL BRIDES drummer Christian Coma has announced he will miss the remainder of the band's 2026 European tour due to a personal matter.

He is expected to rejoin leg two of the US tour in the coming weeks.

In his absence, the group will be joined by guitarist Wade Murff on all remaining European shows after their appearance at this weekend's Rock Am Ring festival.

Murff made his live debut with GODSMACK earlier this month and was set to remain with the band for the remainder of their North American tour.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES has been touring in support of their latest album, "Vindicate", which was released on May 8 and features critical acclaim from Kerrang! and Blabbermouth.

The band's seventh studio album is comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and Coma.,Their North American tour leg with CASKETS, ARCHERS and HOLY WARS kicks off August 27 in Phoenix, Arizona and wraps on September 27 in Montclair, New Jersey.

The group will visit cities including Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa; Nashville, Tennessee; and Cleveland, Ohio.",