Whitby, ON-forged prog metal outfit Protest the Hero are down a member — after nearly a decade-long tenure, drummer Mike Ieradi has left the band.
The group took to Facebook to share the news today, writing:
It's with many emotions that we announce the departure of long time band mate and pal Mike Ieradi. Mike joined PTH in late 2013 as we were beginning to tour Volition. In addition to being a ripper on the kickers, Mike was a heavy-lifting writer on Pacific Myth and Palimpsest and you'll even hear his influence on what we release next. We wish him all the best as he pursues greener pastures.
Though we've yet to determine who will be filling his silly little drum shoes, PTH is planning to continue performing live and making new music in the not so distant future. More on that later.
"With nothing but love, I will be stepping away from Protest the Hero," Ieradi went on to share directly, adding that Protest the Hero's Edmonton show at Super Friendly Fest next month will be his final performance. "It's been just under a decade of the best times, the best pals, the most laughs and incredible experiences," he continued. "From the bottom [of]p my heart, thank you to every single person who has made this chapter of my life unforgettable."
See the post from the band below.
Last year, Protest the Hero revealed their new touring lineup sans guitarist Luke Hoskin, who continues to aid with writing and recording.
The group took to Facebook to share the news today, writing:
It's with many emotions that we announce the departure of long time band mate and pal Mike Ieradi. Mike joined PTH in late 2013 as we were beginning to tour Volition. In addition to being a ripper on the kickers, Mike was a heavy-lifting writer on Pacific Myth and Palimpsest and you'll even hear his influence on what we release next. We wish him all the best as he pursues greener pastures.
Though we've yet to determine who will be filling his silly little drum shoes, PTH is planning to continue performing live and making new music in the not so distant future. More on that later.
"With nothing but love, I will be stepping away from Protest the Hero," Ieradi went on to share directly, adding that Protest the Hero's Edmonton show at Super Friendly Fest next month will be his final performance. "It's been just under a decade of the best times, the best pals, the most laughs and incredible experiences," he continued. "From the bottom [of]p my heart, thank you to every single person who has made this chapter of my life unforgettable."
See the post from the band below.
Last year, Protest the Hero revealed their new touring lineup sans guitarist Luke Hoskin, who continues to aid with writing and recording.
