Atreyu has confirmed that they have split with Alex Varkatzas. Rumors started swirling back in August that the singer was leaving the band but he denied the rumors, calling them “fake news.” He even suggested that he night be looking at starting a new project.
But yesterday (September 30th), Atreyu released a statement confirming the news. The statement read, “We have been a band for over 20 years now. Live our dream together as friends and as brothers. We traveled the world doing what we love, and have been fortunate enough to play music for such an incredible fan base that provides us with the opportunity to share our greatest moments with them.”
The statement continued, “Now a time of change has come for all of us. Alex Varkatzas is sailing off on a ship of his own, and will part ways with Atreyu. He will not disappear and neither will Atreyu. There's nothing but love and respect for each other and we can't wait to see what he will come up with next. Stay tuned for his upcoming projects and we all wish him success and fulfillment with all his future endeavors.”