-- John Kempainen leaves Black Dahlia Murder

According to vocalist Trevor Strnad's announcement, guitar player John Kempainen of the Black Dahlia Murder has left the band on the eve of the band's tour with Soilent Green and Misery Index starting in December.
here's Trevor's statement taken from Blabbermouth:
"On the eve of our December tour with friends MISERY INDEX and SOILENT GREEN, we in THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER are faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: John [Kempainen; guitar] has abruptly left the fold and refuses to accompany us on the tour. We are left with no choice but to carry on with the dates as a four-piece. The remaining members of the band apologize for these unprofessional circumstances, but we feel that it is best to go through with the tour and not disappoint the other bands as well as the fans who are looking forward to these shows. Please come out and show some BLACK DAHLIA love in our hour of need."