Benighted has parted methods with drummer Kévin Paradis over differing ambitions, career-wise. Benighted cites these variations being “his latest expertise with Ne Obliviscaris and his making use of for Archspire,” later noting they need a drummer who will not “depart for different alternatives in a brief discover.” Paradis drummed for Benighted between 2017 and 2024. The band is at present and not using a drummer, and who is aware of – possibly Paradis is becoming a member of Archspire?
“BENIGHTED IS LOOKING FOR A NEW DRUMMER” wrote Benighted. “After 7 years enjoying collectively, we at all times knew that Kevin and the remainder of the band had completely different ambitions in music. After his latest expertise with Ne Obliviscaris and his making use of for Archspire, it appeared that it was too troublesome for Benighted to have a drummer that may depart for different alternatives in a brief discover.
“We at the moment are trying to find a brand new full-time drummer who’s on the identical time quick, tight and naturally totally accessible to open the brand new chapter of the Benighted historical past! Contact us right here: [email protected]
“After all, there isn’t a unhealthy blood between us and Kevin will guarantee all of the upcoming gigs whereas we search for a brand new drummer. We want our Kevin all the very best for the long run, we actually need to thank him for all the pieces he dropped at Benighted throughout this superb time, we love you man!
“To all bands who may be fascinated with enjoying with this unbelievable drummer, please contact him: [email protected]. Thanks all to your help”
Paradis additionally issued his personal assertion, saying he will get why Benighted removed him – nevertheless it nonetheless hurts.
“It has been 7 years. I’m happy with the information we did. I do know will probably be troublesome to discover a band the place I can specific so many alternative facet of my drumming. The intense metallic drumming, tremendous quick blast beat and blistering double bass drum, the dynamic and extra groovy drumming had been each attainable in Benighted. It wasn’t at all times straightforward to guarantee that the dynamic stays on the manufacturing course of however I believe in the long run issues seems nice, and I very completely satisfied after I look again on the work we did within the studio collectively, and in addition, the performances we delivered reside. I want we achieved extra, however I need to keep in mind all the nice occasions we had collectively.
“Immediately after I joined Benighted, I defined that my purpose was to make music my one and solely job, and right away, they defined that it wasn’t their purpose. We knew sooner or later or an different, this distinction may create a conflict. I’ve been concerned with Ne Obliviscaris and as you might need seen, I did the Archspire audition. To me it remained unclear till the final minute if I ought to do that audition or not, even after I began recording my ‘A.U.M.’ cowl. When it was accomplished, I simply thought ‘let’s attempt it, it’s an excessive amount of of an amazing alternative to not go for it, and I is usually a nice match’. Therefore, I uploaded the video, with only a few speaking about me going for it with Benighted. I’ve apologized to them for being too quiet about it with them earlier than importing publicly, and I defined why I did it that manner.
“However primarily, for Benighted, it wasn’t attainable to proceed with a drummer that may contemplate a chance in a much bigger band in some unspecified time in the future, and I perceive their resolution to half manner with me though it isn’t and not using a heavy coronary heart. I’ve loved very a lot enjoying their earlier songs, and I’ve loved much more to play the songs we did collectively. That being stated, there isn’t a exhausting emotions between us, and as I by no means drop a band with out severals month delay to allow them to discover a answer, I’ll, through the subsequent month, guarantee Benighted upcoming gigs whereas they’re in search of a drummer.
“Nonetheless, my schedule in 2025 and sooner or later stays open to any alternative, as I’m now a drummer to rent. My precedence is to hitch a band that I actually dig the music and match as a musician and an artist, a band that additionally share the bold of constructing music their one and solely job and which have the means to succeed. Though I would favor to take part to the creation course of by writing the drums half, I also can perceive if I’ve to accept some written drums. Within the meantime, I’m open to any session job for touring and recording for established band. To achieve me: [email protected]”
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