Suicide Silence Guitarist Mark Heylmun Withdraws From Fall 2026 Tour

Suicide Silence guitarist Mark Heylmun has announced he will be sitting out the band's fall 2026 tour to focus on his personal well-being. The trek, which features a supporting lineup including Emmure, Angelmaker, and Synestia, commenced on Friday, November 6 in Riverside, California, and is slated to wrap up in Los Angeles on December 13.

Heylmun took to social media on Saturday, November 7, to clarify his position within the band. While he is pulling back from the grueling road environment, he confirmed he is not leaving the group. "I'm not stepping away from Suicide Silence. I'll still be involved behind the scenes," Heylmun stated, admitting that the lifestyle on tour has often been a difficult hurdle to navigate.

I need to put my sobriety and my mental health first.

Despite the looming release of the band's new album, Graceless, on November 20, Heylmun maintains that establishing a solid foundation in his sobriety is paramount. He acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but stated it was necessary to "level up" for the future.

This move comes after Heylmun previously discussed the evolving landscape of the industry in 2023. He had noted that while the old-school "sex, drugs and rock and roll" lifestyle still exists, the scene has shifted toward a more health-conscious approach, with more artists opting for the stability of sobriety to sustain long-term careers. Jordan will be stepping in to fill the void on stage during the current run.