Andols Herrick Rejoins Chimaira

[Tribalcast]

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CHIMAIRA, fresh off a tremendously successful year that saw the release of the band's critically acclaimed, self-titled, third album and a world tour, have welcomed original drummer Andols Herrick back into the group. "He is a totally different person," enthused singer Mark Hunter. "We jammed the other day and he's a monster behind the kit. There is a lot of passion and excitement in his eyes, I can really tell he is renewed."

Andols will hit the road with the band for a handful of headline dates in March and then with the band as they tour with CHILDREN OF BODOM. CHIMAIRA will officially welcome Andols back with a hometown show at Peabody’s Down Under on March 31.

Many people got a glimpse into the reasons why Andols originally left the group in CHIMAIRA's DVD, "The Dehumanizing Process". Seen pacing parking lots for hours at a time, Andols clearly was not happy being on the road. "Being away from the band and touring for almost two years made me realize how much I missed it," said Herrick. "Being involved in the Roadrunner 25th album and concert made me realize that this is where I want to be."

The reemergence of Andols means that recent drummer Kevin Talley is no longer in the group. "Kevin is an amazing drummer," stated Hunter. "This decision had nothing to do with his skills and everything to do with getting someone back who has been with us since day one. Some of us have known Andols since we were in high school." The split was amicable and Talley is tapped to play drums with THE RED CHORD on their upcoming U.S. tour.

On January 10, CHIMAIRA released a special edition of their critically acclaimed, self-titled third album. This two-disc set features the full-length album, seven live songs and two previously unreleased tracks. "Chimaira", originally released on August 9, 2005, was named one of the year's best albums by both Revolver and Decibel magazines. It debuted at No. 10 on the Top Hard Rock chart and quickly ascended to No. 1 at Metal/Specialty Radio where it stayed for several weeks.

 

[indianstallion]

Actually this happened quite a while back, Kevin Talley posted on their myspace site a few months ago about leaving the band.

I think it's a real waste, because Talley seems to be a way better drummer than this guy. I am judging from the drumming in the last 2 albums.

But the self-titled CD totally rocks, it's my fav.

 

[Tribalcast]

Talley was sure hell a hard hitter. I saw a video on youtube when he was auditioning for Slayer. Hahaha he was like trying to break the cymbals or something. But then again maybe that's his style.

 

[indianstallion]

Yeah but I did read this interview with the band pretty soon after he joined, and they were saying how talley was more wild than the rest of them and a real party animal. So I think it was prob a personality clash.

 

[Tribalcast]

Talley: I'm a fooking party GOD!

Chimaira: What? I thought we were the partying Gods?

Ok split. So remember boys and girl, excessive partying for bands are only good to a certain extent. :lol:

 

[indianstallion]

Well everyone knows that you shouldn't party harder than the current members of the band you are joining. It shows a lack of respect.