TIM “HERB” ALEXANDER Explains His Decision To Leave PRIMUS

Tim “Herb” Alexander not too long ago 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 fast reveals, and can conduct a seek for their subsequent drummer earlier than hitting the street in 2025. Alexander has now issued a press release to Rolling Stone, explaining that he give up Primus largely because of fatigue and physique aches after taking part in. Alexander‘s full assertion will be discovered beneath.

“I do know there are loads of questions on why I give up 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 shifting ahead. I selected a path of affection.

“With regard to what I stated to the band about ‘dropping my ardour for taking part in,’ I did say that. However I additionally stated: ‘All of those excursions left me feeling empty. My physique hurts consistently.’ This context is vital. I additionally advised 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 depart one thing you’ve got been part of for therefore lengthy. Bands have their very own interior 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 now not serves me, the folks and conditions that don’t assist my well-being, and the components of my life I have to let go of to search out peace and stability.

“Once I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years outdated. I am virtually 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 palms 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 sometimes on the expense of each my bodily and psychological well being. Drumming is a strenuous career — and paired with touring and performing it may be exhausting on each stage. 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 the whole lot I discovered alongside the best way.

“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 feel we misplaced loads of superb musicians through the years due to that. I now not really feel the necessity to disguise the truth that for the final yr I wasn’t completely happy and was in a darkish place emotionally. I desperately missed my household whereas on tour and felt very lonely.

“My resolution to depart the band was rooted in a deep have to prioritize my psychological and bodily well being. I wish to give my household the presence and vitality they deserve and deal with myself in a approach that permits me to thrive.

“I view this subsequent chapter as a optimistic contemporary 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 on your compassion and phrases of kindness. Your assist 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.”