Tim “Herb” Alexander lately left Primus through e-mail, which the band described as a “shock.” Primus vowed to hold on with a handful of drummers for his or her fast exhibits, and can conduct a seek for their subsequent drummer earlier than hitting the street in 2025. Alexander has now issued a press release to Rolling Stone, explaining that he stop Primus largely attributable to fatigue and physique aches after taking part in. Alexander‘s full assertion could be discovered under.
“I do know there are plenty of questions on why I stop Primus and really feel it is necessary to share my story — for myself in addition to our followers. Stepping away from Primus has been one of the crucial difficult choices of my life, however finally, it got here down to like — for myself, my household, and the life I need to create transferring ahead. I selected a path of affection.
“With regard to what I mentioned to the band about ‘shedding my ardour for taking part in,’ I did say that. However I additionally mentioned: ‘All of those excursions left me feeling empty. My physique hurts always.’ This context is necessary. I additionally instructed them they deserve somebody who needs to be there. And I meant it. So far as ‘abruptly’ goes, I suppose there’s by no means the proper time to depart one thing you have been part of for thus lengthy. Bands have their very own inside workings and are a relationship. Typically it would not really feel balanced, and generally it would not work out.
“Over the previous months, I have been in a spot of deep therapeutic and intensive psychological well being rehabilitation, studying to confront struggles I’ve carried for years. On this interval of solitude, I’ve began to see with new readability what not serves me, the folks and conditions that don’t assist my well-being, and the elements of my life I have to let go of to search out peace and stability.
“After I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years outdated. I am virtually 60 now and never only a drummer, but additionally a husband and a dad. Being a drummer for nearly 4 many years has taken its toll on my physique. As I mentioned beforehand, my physique hurts. My fingers damage. My again hurts. Ten years in the past, I had open coronary heart surgical procedure and am nonetheless coping with the aftermath.
“For thus a few years of my life, I slept, breathed and lived the music, giving it all the pieces I had — and infrequently on the expense of each my bodily and psychological well being. Drumming is a strenuous career — and matched with touring and performing it may be exhausting on each stage. However I really like drumming and all the time will. Simply as I’ll all the time maintain a lot love and appreciation for our followers, the music we made, the locations we went and all the pieces I discovered alongside the way in which.
“Once we have been developing as younger musicians, it was a special world than it’s right this moment. There wasn’t a deal with how this life affected us — it simply wasn’t talked about — and I believe we misplaced plenty of wonderful musicians through the years due to that. I not really feel the necessity to conceal the truth that for the final yr I wasn’t pleased and was in a darkish place emotionally. I desperately missed my household whereas on tour and felt very lonely.
“My choice to depart the band was rooted in a deep have to prioritize my psychological and bodily well being. I need to give my household the presence and vitality they deserve and handle myself in a approach that enables me to thrive.
“I view this subsequent chapter as a constructive contemporary starting that may hopefully encourage others to talk and stay their very own truths, even when it is laborious. I want the band continued success; and to the followers who’ve stood by me, I need to thanks on your compassion and phrases of kindness. Your assist has been a supply of energy for me, and whereas I am closing this chapter, I am excited to discover a brand new path ahead — one grounded in love, respect, and well being.”
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