In a social media publish that followers most 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, either side gave the impression of the tip outcome was regrettable, given the truth that they’d spent the final seven years making music collectively.
Based on the publish, the band was fearful that they’d immediately discover themselves with out a drummer if another alternative had been to return 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 tough for Benighted to have a drummer which may go away for different alternatives in a brief discover.
“We are actually trying to find a brand new full-time drummer who’s on the similar time quick, tight and naturally totally out there to open the brand new chapter of the Benighted historical past! Contact us right here: [email protected]
“In fact, there isn’t any 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 most effective for the longer term, we actually need to thank him for all the pieces he dropped at Benighted throughout this superb time, we love you man!
“To all bands who is perhaps all in favour of enjoying with this unimaginable drummer, please contact him: [email protected]. Thanks all in your assist”
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 Chunk More durable Than Their Grasp, along with his newest work being on the band’s newest launch Ekbom from earlier this 12 months.
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 aim.” 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 happy with the information we did. I do know will probably be tough to discover a band the place I can specific so many alternative facet of my drumming. The intense 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 straightforward to guarantee that the dynamic stays on the manufacturing course of however I feel in the long run issues seems nice, and I very joyful 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 good instances we had collectively.
“Immediately once I joined Benighted, I defined that my aim was to make music my one and solely job, and immediately, they defined that it wasn’t their aim. We knew sooner or later or an different, this distinction may 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 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 an amazing 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 doable to proceed with a drummer which may take into account a possibility in an even bigger band sooner or later, and I perceive their resolution to half means with me though it isn’t with out a 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 isn’t any onerous emotions between us, and as I by no means drop a band with out severals month delay to allow them to discover a answer, I’ll, in the course of the subsequent month, guarantee Benighted upcoming gigs whereas they’re in search of 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 bold 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 succeed in me: [email protected]”
It’ll be fascinating to see what occurs subsequent for Benighted, as now they’ve acquired to discover a new madlad to place behind the package…
