In a social media submit that followers almost definitely 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 remaining, each side gave the impression of the top end result was regrettable, given the truth that they’d spent the final seven years making music collectively.
In keeping with the submit, the band was fearful that they’d abruptly discover themselves with out a 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 taking part in 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 looking for a brand new full-time drummer who’s on the similar time quick, tight and naturally absolutely accessible to open the brand new chapter of the Benighted historical past! Contact us right here: [email protected]
“In fact, 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 perfect for the long run, we actually need to thank him for every part he dropped at Benighted throughout this wonderful time, we love you man!
“To all bands who is perhaps focused on taking part in with this unimaginable drummer, please contact him: [email protected]. Thanks all to your assist”
Paradis joined Benighted again in 2017 and has been featured on every of the band’s releases since their 2018 EP Canine All the time 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 stated 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 stated, he stated 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 advised the remainder of the fellows that he wished to make a residing solely off music, although he claims the remainder of the fellows stated “it wasn’t their objective.” Paradis stated each events knew that distinction in opinion would someday 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 it will likely be troublesome to discover a band the place I can categorical so many various facet of my drumming. The acute 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 simple to guarantee that the dynamic stays on the manufacturing course of however I feel ultimately issues seems nice, and I very joyful after I look again on the work we did within the studio collectively, and likewise, the performances we delivered stay. I want we achieved extra, however I need to bear in mind all the nice occasions we had collectively.
“Immediately after I joined Benighted, I defined that my objective was to make music my one and solely job, and immediately, they defined that it wasn’t their objective. We knew someday or an different, this distinction would possibly create a conflict. I’ve been concerned with Ne Obliviscaris and as you may 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 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 awesome alternative to not go for it, and I generally is 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 attainable to proceed with a drummer that may think about a chance in a much bigger band in some unspecified time in the future, and I perceive their choice to half means with me though it isn’t with out a heavy coronary heart. I’ve loved very a lot taking part in their earlier songs, and I’ve loved much more to play the songs we did collectively. That being stated, there isn’t a laborious 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, throughout 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 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 creating music their one and solely job and which have the means to succeed. Though I would like to take part to the creation course of by writing the drums half, I can even 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 succeed in me: [email protected]”
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see what occurs subsequent for Benighted, as now they’ve obtained to discover a new madlad to place behind the package…