New Found Glory announced last night that rhythm guitarist Steve Klein has left the band. Klein (pictured above in the baseball cap) was one of the founding members of the group and the lead lyricist. Although not addressed directly, it appears that Klein’s departure was not an amicable one. As one of the prominent members of the band, both in its founding and in the songwriting, he will be a tough seat to replace. The remaining members of the band posted the following statement on their Facebook:

“To All Our Fans,

It is with heavy hearts that we must let you know that Steve Klein is no longer a part of New Found Glory. We’ve had our differences with Steve over the years that have led us to this decision. We love Steve however personal differences have guided this decision and we no longer feel we can work with him. Rest assured that New Found Glory will still go on! After the Parahoy Cruise we are planning to write a new record and start this new chapter for our band. We have not decided on who will fill Steve’s position however we will let you know our plans as soon as we figure that out. We love you, our fans, so much and appreciate your dedication and loyalty to our band. We hope you stick by us during this difficult time.

We love you,

Chad, Jordan, Cyrus, and Ian”