Tim “Herb” Alexander lately left Primus by way of electronic mail, which the band described as a “shock.” Primus vowed to hold on with a handful of drummers for his or her fast exhibits, 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 stop Primus largely as a result of fatigue and physique aches after enjoying. Alexander‘s full assertion will be discovered beneath.
“I do know there are loads 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 one 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 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 continuously.’ 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 right time to go away one thing you have been part of for thus lengthy. Bands have their very own inside workings and are a relationship. Typically 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 assist my well-being, and the elements of my life I have to let go of to search out peace and stability.
“After I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years outdated. I am nearly 60 now and never only a drummer, but in addition a husband and a dad. Being a drummer for nearly 4 many years 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 every thing I had — and infrequently on the expense of each my bodily and psychological well being. Drumming is a strenuous occupation — and paired 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 every thing I realized alongside the best way.
“Once we have been developing as younger musicians, it was a special world than it’s at the moment. There wasn’t a concentrate on how this life affected us — it simply wasn’t talked about — and I believe we misplaced loads of superb musicians over time due to that. I not really feel the necessity to conceal the truth that for the final yr I wasn’t joyful and was in a darkish place emotionally. I desperately missed my household whereas on tour and felt very lonely.
“My resolution 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 handle myself in a manner 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 exhausting. I want the band continued success; and to the followers who’ve stood by me, I need to thanks on your compassion and phrases of kindness. Your assist has been a supply of energy 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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