In a social media publish that followers almost certainly didn’t see coming, Benighted introduced that they had been parting methods with drummer Kévin Paradis over what they described as “completely different ambitions in music.” Although the choice to let him go was closing, either side appeared like the top end result was regrettable, given the truth that they’d spent the final seven years making music collectively.
In keeping with the publish, the band was apprehensive that they’d all of the sudden discover themselves with no drummer if another alternative had been to come back alongside for Paradis, citing “his latest expertise with Ne Obliviscaris and his making use of for Archspire.”
“BENIGHTED IS LOOKING FOR A NEW DRUMMER.
“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 are actually trying to find a brand new full-time drummer who’s on the identical time quick, tight and naturally absolutely out there to open the brand new chapter of the Benighted historical past! Contact us right here: [email protected]
“In fact, there is no such thing as 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 perfect for the longer term, we actually need to thank him for every little thing he dropped at Benighted throughout this superb time, we love you man!
“To all bands who could be excited by enjoying with this unbelievable drummer, please contact him: [email protected]. Thanks all to your help”
Paradis joined Benighted again in 2017 and has been featured on every of the band’s releases since their 2018 EP Canine At all times Chew More durable Than Their Grasp, together with his newest work being on the band’s newest launch Ekbom from earlier this yr.
In a his personal assertion, Paradis mentioned he was saddened by the choice to let him go, however that he additionally understood the place his former bandmates had been coming from. That being mentioned, he mentioned that there had at all times been a distinction in opinion about making music their profession. Paradis wrote that when he joined the band, he informed the remainder of the fellows that he wished to make a residing solely off music, although he claims the remainder of the fellows mentioned “it wasn’t their purpose.” Paradis mentioned each events knew that distinction in opinion would sooner or later trigger issues to a head.
Right here’s his assertion in full:
“It has been 7 years. I’m pleased 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 acute steel drumming, tremendous quick blast beat and blistering double bass drum, the dynamic and extra groovy drumming had been each doable in Benighted. It wasn’t at all times simple to be sure that the dynamic stays on the manufacturing course of however I believe in the long run issues seems nice, and I very comfortable once 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.
“Right away once 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 would possibly create a conflict. I’ve been concerned with Ne Obliviscaris and as you might need observed, I did the Archspire audition. To me it remained unclear till the final minute if I ought to do this audition or not, even once 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 a terrific 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 means.
“However primarily, for Benighted, it wasn’t doable to proceed with a drummer that may think about a chance in an even bigger band in some unspecified time in the future, and I perceive their resolution to half means with me though it’s not with no 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 mentioned, there is no such thing as a arduous emotions between us, and as I by no means drop a band with out severals month delay to allow them to discover a resolution, I’ll, in the course of the subsequent month, guarantee Benighted upcoming gigs whereas they’re on the lookout for 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 affix a band that I actually dig the music and match as a musician and an artist, a band that additionally share the formidable of creating 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 may also 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]”
It’ll be fascinating to see what occurs subsequent for Benighted, as now they’ve received to discover a new madlad to place behind the equipment…
