Drummer Deacon Batchelor leaves AJJ

According to a statement made by AJJ, their drummer Deacon Batchelor has parted ways with the band.
You can read the full statement below.

Hi everybody.
Just letting you know that we have parted ways with Deacon Batchelor. Deacon is a great drummer, a fantastic DJ, a raw skateboarder, a bold choogler, an incredible chef, and an all around inspiring artist. We made some wonderful music and shared great times with Deacon. We wish him the best. Be sure to check out his new band, nullingroots.