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Chimaira lose all but one member

Staff Writer
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Chimaira have lost every single member of the band except for frontman Mark Hunter. Guitarist Emil Werstler, guitarist Matt Szlachta, keyboardist/vocalist Sean Zatorsky, bassist Jeremy Creamer, and drummer Austin D'Amond have all quit the group.

UPDATE: Chimaira have called it a day. Statement via Facebook.

Chimaira have lost every single member of the band except for frontman Mark Hunter. Guitarist Emil Werstler, guitarist Matt Szlachta, keyboardist/vocalist Sean Zatorsky, bassist Jeremy Creamer, and drummer Austin D'Amond have all quit the group.

All the members that left released a collective statement:

"In light of recent news, the rest of the band have decided to part ways with Chimaira. For us this was a great stepping stone, and an honor to play these songs live, and fulfill an incredible legacy. This was an an excellent platform to help continue playing music, when our collective bands either ended or went on a hiatus. Chimaira was an amazing experience and we look forward to future music endeavors with each other."