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Coheed and Cambria's bassist arrested for bomb threat and robbery

Coheed and Cambria's bassist, Michael Todd, has been arrested in Massachusetts (July 10) for robbing a pharmacy. 

The band were on their way to support Soundgarden at the Comcast Center when Todd stopped off at Walgreens in Attleboro, MA and Detective Sgt. Arthur Brillon explained that he delivered a bomb threat before demanding bottles of Oxycontin. 

The band have since issued a statement on their official website, which confirms that Todd has been taken off the tour and replaced:

"Michael Todd was arrested today on what we consider very serious charges and therefore he will not be finishing up the current tour. Wes Styles, longtime member of the Coheed family, will take on bass duties starting tomorrow for the remaining dates. No shows will be canceled."

"We are surprised to say the least and will address the situation with Michael after the tour. For now, we just want to have a great time out here and finish with some killer shows in Boston, Poughkeepsie, Quebec City and Halifax."

Watch the band's video for 'Welcome Home' below: