Tim “Herb” Alexander lately left Primus by way of e-mail, which the band described as a “shock.” Primus vowed to hold on with a handful of drummers for his or her rapid reveals, and can conduct a seek for their subsequent drummer earlier than hitting the street in 2025. Alexander has now issued an announcement to Rolling Stone, explaining that he stop Primus largely attributable to fatigue and physique aches after taking part in. Alexander‘s full assertion might be discovered beneath.
“I do know there are numerous questions on why I stop Primus and really feel it is vital to share my story — for myself in addition to our followers. Stepping away from Primus has been one of the crucial difficult selections of my life, however finally, it got here down to like — for myself, my household, and the life I wish to create transferring ahead. I selected a path of affection.
“With regard to what I mentioned to the band about ‘dropping 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 consistently.’ This context is vital. I additionally informed them they deserve somebody who desires to be there. And I meant it. So far as ‘abruptly’ goes, I suppose there’s by no means the right time to go away one thing you’ve got been part of for thus lengthy. Bands have their very own internal workings and are a relationship. Typically it does not really feel balanced, and generally it does 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 individuals and conditions that don’t help my well-being, and the components of my life I must let go of to search out peace and stability.
“After I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years previous. I am nearly 60 now and never only a drummer, but in addition a husband and a dad. Being a drummer for nearly 4 a long time has taken its toll on my physique. As I mentioned beforehand, my physique hurts. My arms harm. 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 the whole lot I had — and infrequently on the expense of each my bodily and psychological well being. Drumming is a strenuous occupation — and paired with touring and performing it may be exhausting on each stage. However I 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 the whole lot I discovered alongside the best way.
“After we had been arising as younger musicians, it was a special world than it’s in the present day. There wasn’t a concentrate on how this life affected us — it simply wasn’t talked about — and I believe we misplaced numerous wonderful musicians through the years due to that. I not really feel the necessity to cover the truth that for the final 12 months I wasn’t comfortable and was in a darkish place emotionally. I desperately missed my household whereas on tour and felt very lonely.
“My choice to go away the band was rooted in a deep must prioritize my psychological and bodily well being. I wish to give my household the presence and power they deserve and deal with myself in a manner that permits me to thrive.
“I view this subsequent chapter as a optimistic recent starting that may hopefully encourage others to talk and stay their very own truths, even when it is onerous. I want the band continued success; and to the followers who’ve stood by me, I wish to thanks to your compassion and phrases of kindness. Your help 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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