I See Stars Added To Outbreak Tour

November 13th, 2012

Kriston McConnell

In light of Mitch Luker’s (Suicide Silence) untimely passing, Sumerian Records has opted to add I See Stars to the lineup of this year’s Monster Outbreak Tour. These guys are by no means meant to replace Suicide Silence, as no one would be able to. I personally think they got added on by Sumerian due to the fact that they were recently kicked off The Thug In Me Is You tour.

The announcement of I See Stars being added was made on Asking Alexandria‘s Facebook page. Ben Bruce had some very kind words to say about Mitch and he also announced that a portion of ticket as well as tour shirt proceeds will go to the Kenadee Lucker Education Fund. You can read the full statement below the jump.

If you have not picked up your ticket for the tour yet then head right here for a list of dates and to purchase tickets.

First and foremost I would like to talk about a dear friend of mine who was prematurely taken from us this month. Mitch Lucker was one of the kindest and most passionate people I have ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. My thoughts are not only with his family and friends, but also with the millions of people, worldwide, who Mitch helped to mould and inspire into the people they are today. A great man was lost who’s love and passion reached all corners of the globe. As many of you know, Suicide Silence were preparing to join us on our upcoming ‘Outbreak’ Tour. Due to the devastating circumstances they will no longer be joining us physically. They will however, Mitch included, be with us in spirit. We will go out on this tour with As I Lay Dying, Memphis May Fire & Attila to pay our tributes and respects to Mitch and his brothers in Suicide Silence. A portion of all tickets and official tour t-shirts sold will go to Mitch’s daughter for the Kenadee Lucker Education Fund.

Suicide Silence could never be replaced on our tour as they are the only band in the world who could bring their element, intensity and power to the line-up. For the sake of giving the fans the best show we can under the circumstances, we have decided to add Sumerian Records family members I See Stars to the bill, NOT AS A REPLACEMENT BY ANY MEANS, but as another band who’s love and passion for music and their fans is as tried and true as ours. Now, more than ever, we need to come together to celebrate our collective love of music and to show compassion & solidarity in our scene. It’s time to put aside all petty differences and remember what it is that brings us all together, the music. Mitch- from myself and everyone else who will be taking part in this tour, you are forever in our hearts. This one’s for you. We love you. Cheers
– Ben Bruce