Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA have released the following statement:

"After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca [bass] has decided to retire from CHIMAIRA. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a family. As for seeking a replacement… we'll cross that bridge down the line. In the meantime, consider it 'business as usual' with the CHIMAIRA you know and love.

"Emil Werstler [DAATH guitarist] will be handling the bass duties for the rest of the year, and we'll see you on the road!"

CHIMAIRA will embark on a short headlining tour in late November with support from IMPENDING DOOM, DAATH and THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE. Dubbed the "Blue Collar Brawler Tour", the trek will include the following dates:

Nov. 24 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov. 26 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa Villa
Nov. 27 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
Nov. 28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theater
Nov. 29 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Nov. 30 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Dec. 01 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Dec. 02 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Dec. 03 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Dec. 04 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club