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 rapid reveals, and can conduct a seek for their subsequent drummer earlier than hitting the highway in 2025. Alexander has now issued a press release to Rolling Stone, explaining that he stop Primus largely as a result of fatigue and physique aches after taking part in. Alexander‘s full assertion might be discovered beneath.
“I do know there are plenty of questions on why I stop Primus and really feel it is essential to share my story — for myself in addition to our followers. Stepping away from Primus has been some of the 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 stated to the band about ‘shedding my ardour for enjoying,’ I did say that. However I additionally stated: ‘All of those excursions left me feeling empty. My physique hurts always.’ This context is essential. 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 go away one thing you’ve got been part of for therefore lengthy. Bands have their very own internal workings and are a relationship. Generally it would not really feel balanced, and typically 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 help my well-being, and the components of my life I have to let go of to seek out peace and stability.
“Once 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 stated beforehand, my physique hurts. My fingers 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 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 degree. However I like drumming and at all times will. Simply as I’ll at all times 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.
“After we had been developing as younger musicians, it was a distinct world than it’s as we speak. 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 cover the truth that for the final 12 months I wasn’t glad 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 have to prioritize my psychological and bodily well being. I need to give my household the presence and power they deserve and deal with myself in a method that enables me to thrive.
“I view this subsequent chapter as a optimistic recent starting that may hopefully encourage others to talk and reside their very own truths, even when it is exhausting. I want the band continued success; and to the followers who’ve stood by me, I need to thanks to your compassion and phrases of kindness. Your help has been a supply of power 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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