Escuela Grind has been in the news a lot lately for both on and off stage exploits. Current second guitarist Thomas Sifuentes recently shared some posts to social media that the next two shows from the band will be his very last. In his posts he cited “safety concerns” as the main reason that he is leaving. Ultimately he says it is amicable. Escuela Grind continues to tour in support of their recent EP DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL (MNRK Heavy). Read our review here.
Thomas commented:
Big news!
These next two shows will be my last with Escuela Grind. I was informed I’m being replaced after bringing up some safety concerns. It was a fuckin honor exerting every ounce of energy I had for you, all those shows. I was gettin busy ngl! The greatest times though, above all else, was meeting all of you! My new friends. You all pulled me in and sold me on this life again after many years away from heavy music. Until next time you murfuggers! 🤘🏽😤🤘🏽
In the comments, Sifuentes further clarified by saying:
I brought it up, and tried to address how the other members didn’t care my safety/ hearing was jeopardized carelessly, and instead they wanted to make excuses for the other member. I was battled at every step for literally trying to not have it happen again. And in response, I was told I was whining and “killing the vibe”. Then was told, “we’re looking for a replacement anyways”. But that’s it. Nothing crazy no drama here, we prolly just don’t mesh. I’m stoked I got to play all these shows
