On June 27, 2018, bassist and founding member Steve Soto died at the age of 54, days after completing an East coast tour with the band. Cause of death is unknown. Tony Reflex released a statement saying "With heavy heart I share the passing of Steve Soto, my friend and bandmate since 1979. I don't know what to do. Or to say. Goodbye my brother." The band released "Cropduster", their ninth album and final album with Soto, on July 20, 2018. On July 16, 2018, Brad Logan joined The Adolescents to fill in for Steve Soto after his passing.