Pierce the Veil's Mike Fuentes is going to 'take a break' from the band following allegations

Pierce the Veil have cancelled their upcoming dates with All Time Low, with drummer and founding member Mike Fuentes taking some time away from the band due to sexual misconduct allegations made against him. The band have posted a lengthy statement on Facebook, which, in part, says: “Recently, an allegation was made about Mike from an anonymous source pertaining to events dating back nearly ten years ago. We are taking this allegation seriously and would like to share the steps we are taking in response.” “As a band, we are respecting Mike’s decision to take break and step away,” they add. “Unfortunately, without a core member of the band, we will be respectfully withdrawing from the upcoming U.K. tour with All Time Low. We promise our fans that we will be back again very soon.” Read the full statement below.