KENZO to Leave AYABIE

Drummer KENZO has announced that he will leave AYABIE, likely due to personal reasons. He has been talking carefully with the members and staff throughout this year and has reached the decision to leave.

His final performance as part of the band will be on July 5th at Shinjuku BLAZE, but he will play support drums for the remainder of AYABIE's current tour, up until the release of ANSWER in August. It is unknown whether he will retire from the music scene at this time.

KENZO thanks the band members, staff and fans for the opportunity to have played in Ayabie, ayabie and AYABIE - a career that started almost eight years ago.

It is currently unknown whether KENZO's departure will have a negative impact on AYABIE's future. More information regarding the band's upcoming plans are expected to be revealed over the next few months.