AN AMERICAN rock star has quit an iconic emo band after nine years with the group.
It has been confirmed that rockers Dashboard Confessional will be losing a group member – nine years after he was first drafted into the band.
Drummer Chris Kamrada took to Instagram to confirm that he would be parting ways with his group in an emotional online message.
Writing his statement, the star penned: “After an incredible run together, Dashboard Confessional and I are parting ways.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the eight years spent travelling the world, playing and creating music together, and contributing to moments that I believe fans will never forget.
“After 20 years of doing this professionally, this chapter of a musician’s career will forever be bittersweet.
“With that said, I simply want to say thank you to Chris, everyone in the band, family and close friends in our circle, our touring crew, and everyone involved behind the scenes.
“I’ll see you out there.”
Reacting to the news, he had a slew of fans replying to him in the comments to wish him luck in his next ventures.
One fan said: “I feel honored I was able to see you twice and then meet and hang out with you.”
Another added: “Absolute legend.”
With a third penning: “Amazing run. Cant wait to hear what’s next, friend.”
Before a fourth went on to write: “An incredible drummer in my favourite band.
“Still remember being handed a drumstick by you after a gig in London!”
The band were first formed in 1999 and have been performing ever since with various different members coming and going over the years.
Frontman Chris Carrabba had led the band since it’s inception.
The band achieved most of their success Stateside with their third and fourth albums both charting at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Chris previously played the drums for band There For Tomorrow for over a decade.