The Used Announce Hiatus Of Guitarist Quinn Allman

Source: PR

The Used have announced that guitarist Quinn Allman will be taking an indefinite hiatus from the band next year.

The band hinted in their statement on the news that Allman is leaving to work on other projects as they wish him luck on his “upcoming endeavors.” The statement also suggests that Allman has full intentions to rejoin the band; however, in the meantime he will be replaced Justin Shekoski (Saosin). Shekoski will be joining The Used on their upcoming tour this year.

Read the band’s full statement below:

“We are saddened to announce that Quinn will be taking a temporary hiatus from the band for the next year. Quinn is a vital part of the group and we wish him the best in his upcoming endeavors and look forward to the day he rejoins us on the road. We are thrilled, however, to share that Justin Shekoski of Saosin will be filling in for Quinn as we hit the road this year! Justin has been a close friend to all of us for many years and will help make this tour a memorable one!”

The Used will be heading out on their UK tour this week. Check out a full list of tour dates below:

February

5^th – Southampton, Mo Club
7^th – Nottingham, Rock City
8^th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
10^th – Glasgow, Garage
11^th – Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
13^th – Leeds, Uni Stylus
14^th – Manchester, Academy 2
15^th – Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
17^th – Oxford, O2 Academy
19^th – London, Koko
20^th – Bristol, O2 Academy