TIM “HERB” ALEXANDER Explains His Determination To Go away PRIMUS

Tim “Herb” Alexander not too long ago left Primus through e-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 highway in 2025. Alexander has now issued an announcement to Rolling Stone, explaining that he stop Primus largely attributable to fatigue and physique aches after taking part in. Alexander‘s full assertion may be discovered beneath.

“I do know there are a whole lot of questions on why I stop Primus and really feel it is vital to share my story — for myself in addition to our followers. Stepping away from Primus has been probably the most difficult selections of my life, however in the end, 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 mentioned to the band about ‘shedding my ardour for taking part in,’ I did say that. However I additionally mentioned: ‘All of those excursions left me feeling empty. My physique hurts always.’ This context is vital. 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 depart one thing you have been part of for therefore lengthy. Bands have their very own internal workings and are a relationship. Generally it would not really feel balanced, and generally 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 individuals and conditions that don’t assist my well-being, and the elements of my life I have to let go of to seek 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“After I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years outdated.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 mentioned beforehand, my physique hurts. My palms damage. My again hurts. Ten years in the past, I had open coronary heart surgical procedure and am nonetheless coping with the aftermath.

“For therefore a few years of my life, I slept, breathed and lived the music, giving it the whole lot I had — and infrequently on the expense of each my bodily and psychological well being. Drumming is a strenuous career — and matched with touring and performing it may be exhausting on each degree. However I really like drumming and all the time will. Simply as I’ll all the time maintain a lot love and appreciation for our followers, the music we made, the locations we went and the whole lot I realized alongside the way in which.

“After we have been developing as younger musicians, it was a special world than it’s at this time. There wasn’t a concentrate on how this life affected us — it simply wasn’t talked about — and I believe we misplaced a whole lot of superb musicians over time due to that. I now not really feel the necessity to cover 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 choice to depart 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 vitality they deserve and deal with myself in a method 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 arduous. I want the band continued success; and to the followers who’ve stood by me, I need to thanks in 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.”