Basically I'm as shocked as you guys, I literally have put my heart and soul into this band since I joined, all was going great as far as I was concerned and was lead to believe.
I was invited to band meeting yesterday, which I assumed was concerning the future and then the bomb shell was dropped. There was no prior warning or band meeting to disscuss that there might be and issue.

Because I have been asked to leave and not the other way around, I feel I should have the right to clear the air and speak honestly about what happened before rumours begin circulating. Obviously I have the highest regard of respect for the guys, so me addressing what happened is in no way an attack on them. Although I don't agree with there decission I will most definatly take it on the chin.

Basically these are all the reasons i was given.
The guys reckoned the songs, in general, from 'All Systems are Failing' weren't up to par with the old material, and my drumming style didn't suit the band. Obviously, not be the song writer in the band I'm slightly confused their reasoning but what can you do.

Obviously I would have loved the chance to have talked this out and I would have been there 100% to work as a band, to sort any issues out together as any band should. At the end of the day the guys feel they have approached this in right manner and althought I may not agree with their decission I support them 110% with what they do in the future., not be the song writer in the band I'm slightly confused their reasoning but what can you do.

I appreciated every single kind word, letter and banner, that you guys took time out of your lives to make. I never took it for granted once. You guys have been the best and this has been the best year of my life.
I wish the guys success and hope to see you all soon.

-Anthony