August Burns Red Drummer Welcomes Baby, Emo's Not Dead Cruise Finds Replacement

Texas In July's Adam Gray to fill in for Matt Greiner on upcoming cruise

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:21pm

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August Burns Red drummer Matt Greiner will be absent from the band's upcoming performance on the Emo's Not Dead cruise due to the impending arrival of his new baby. Texas In July's Adam Gray will step in to keep the rhythm going for the cruise, which sets sail on January 22nd from Miami, Florida.

Why it matters

This last-minute drummer change for the popular Emo's Not Dead cruise will be closely watched by fans, who are eager to see how Gray's performance compares to Greiner's high standards. The cruise is a highly anticipated event for the emo and metal music community.

The details

August Burns Red, the renowned metal band, is scheduled to perform on the Emo's Not Dead cruise. However, drummer Matt Greiner will be absent due to the upcoming birth of his child. To fill Greiner's spot, Texas In July's Adam Gray will be taking over drumming duties for the cruise performance.

  • August Burns Red is set to perform on the Emo's Not Dead cruise on January 22, 2026.
  • Matt Greiner will be absent from the cruise due to the impending arrival of his new baby.

The players

Matt Greiner

The drummer for the metal band August Burns Red.

Adam Gray

The drummer for the band Texas In July, who will be filling in for Greiner on the Emo's Not Dead cruise.

August Burns Red

A renowned metal band scheduled to perform on the Emo's Not Dead cruise.

Emo's Not Dead Cruise

A highly anticipated cruise event for the emo and metal music community.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to welcome my new baby into the world, but I'm bummed I'll have to miss the Emo's Not Dead cruise. I know the fans will be in good hands with Adam Gray filling in for me.”

— Matt Greiner, Drummer, August Burns Red

What’s next

Fans will be eager to see how Adam Gray's drumming performance compares to Matt Greiner's during the Emo's Not Dead cruise. The band and organizers will be closely monitoring the audience's reaction to the last-minute change.

The takeaway

This drummer switch-up for the Emo's Not Dead cruise highlights the unpredictable nature of the music industry, where even the best-laid plans can change at the last minute. Fans will be excited to see a new talent take the stage and put their own spin on August Burns Red's iconic sound.