BENIGHTED Fires Drummer KÉVIN PARADIS Over Differing Ambitions

Benighted has parted methods with drummer Kévin Paradis over differing ambitions, career-wise. Benighted cites these variations being “his current expertise with Ne Obliviscaris and his making use of for Archspire,” later noting they need a drummer who will not “depart for different alternatives in a brief discover.” Paradis drummed for Benighted between 2017 and 2024. The band is at present with no drummer, and who is aware of – perhaps Paradis is becoming a member of Archspire?

“BENIGHTED IS LOOKING FOR A NEW DRUMMER” wrote Benighted. “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 current 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 trying to find a brand new full-time drummer who’s on the identical time quick, tight and naturally absolutely out there to open the brand new chapter of the Benighted historical past! Contact us right here: [email protected]

“After all, there isn’t any dangerous 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 longer term, we actually wish to thank him for the whole lot he dropped at Benighted throughout this superb time, we love you man!

“To all bands who may be concerned with taking part in with this unimaginable drummer, please contact him: [email protected]. Thanks all on your help”

Paradis additionally issued his personal assertion, saying he will get why Benighted removed him – but it surely nonetheless hurts.

“It has been 7 years. I’m happy with the information we did. I do know will probably be troublesome to discover a band the place I can categorical so many various facet of my drumming. The acute steel 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 straightforward to make it possible for the dynamic stays on the manufacturing course of however I believe ultimately issues seems nice, and I very comfortable once I look again on the work we did within the studio collectively, and likewise, the performances we delivered dwell. I want we achieved extra, however I wish to bear in mind all the nice instances we had collectively.

“Immediately once 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 may create a conflict. I’ve been concerned with Ne Obliviscaris and as you might need seen, 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 strive it, it’s an excessive amount of of an ideal 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 take into account 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 no 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 any exhausting 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 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 favor to take part to the creation course of by writing the drums half, I also can 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 achieve me: [email protected]”