TIM “HERB” ALEXANDER Explains His Decision To Leave PRIMUS

Tim “Herb” Alexander lately 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 speedy reveals, 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 essential to share my story — for myself in addition to our followers. Stepping away from Primus has been one of the vital difficult selections of my life, however in the end, 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 ‘shedding my ardour for enjoying,’ I did say that. However I additionally stated: ‘All of those excursions left me feeling empty. My physique hurts always.’ 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 proper time to go away one thing you have been part of for therefore lengthy. Bands have their very own internal workings and are a relationship. Generally it does not really feel balanced, and typically it does 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 components of my life I have to let go of to seek out peace and stability.

“Once I first joined Primus, I used to be 24 years outdated.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 damage. 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 all the pieces I had — and sometimes 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 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 all the pieces I realized alongside the best way.

“After we have been arising as younger musicians, it was a unique world than it’s right this moment. 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 wonderful musicians over time due to that. I not really feel the necessity to cover the truth that for the final yr I wasn’t completely satisfied and was in a darkish place emotionally. I desperately missed my household whereas on tour and felt very lonely.

“My determination to go away 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 maintain 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 reside 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 wish 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.”