Bleeding Through and Bassist Ryan Wombacher Part Ways

Just days after the release of Bleeding Through‘s latest album Nine, long-time bassist Ryan Wombacher took to social media to announce his departure from the band. This news shouldn’t be entirely shocking to most of the band’s fans, as Wombacher pulled back from his touring duties with the band late last year.

According to the statement he posted online yesterday, Wombacher said one of the biggest reasons for his decision to step back was a back injury he sustained in 2020 and how it affects his day to day life.

“I’m proud to be a part of this record. I think it’s some of the best BT has ever done. Everyone crushed it. I hurt my back pretty bad in 2020 and again in 2023. I’ve never been the same. I played my last show in September 2024.

“I miss it but there a so many other things I want to do in my free time now. I have always loved fishing and hunting and backpacking, it hurts like a motherfucker to to pack in to the backcountry no matter how easy the hike is but it’s still the one thing worth pushing through the pain for. I started touring when I was 20. Can’t believe I did it until I was 42. Wouldn’t change a thing. Missed a lot of family/things happening at home through those years.

“Thank you for listening and coming out to shows and for all the insane experiences. @bleedingthrough is still going hard and I’m super proud of those guys. Thanks for the music.”

Wombacher was initially a member of the band from 2002 to 2014. After a three-year hiatus from the band, he rejoined in 2017. He was featured on every full-length release from 2003’s This Is Love, This Is Murderous onward. As of this post, the band has not issued a statement regarding Wombacher’s exit.