Perth Outfit Nucleust's Drummer Departs: Band Seeking Replacement

Perth's Nucleust are on the look out for a new drummer after long-time member, Shay Smith, announced his departure from the band. 

"There comes a time in every band's career where a member decides to take a different path for many different reasons and unfortunately for us now is one of those times," the metal outfit said in a statement.

"We would like to wish Shay our drummer all the best in his future endeavours and thank him for all his hard work and contribution since the conception of the band, we all remain good friends and Shay will continue to be an active part of the band until such time as we find a replacement."

Smith said in a separate statement, "After playing in bands for most of my life things have changed.

"I have learned new skills; made new friends; and changed immensely as a person. Somehow along the way I have completely lost the desire to play for other people. The feelings of joy and motivation I used to feel with an instrument in my hands have been replaced by frustration and anxiety when I have to try to tackle the ever present problem of succeeding as a band.

"Making the time and financial contributions becomes extremely difficult when you just don’t have the dream any more. A band like Nucleust deserves a drummer who loves and cares deeply about what they are doing and I just don’t feel that way any more, and so I feel it wouldn’t be right to continue with the band."

It continues, "I will not be leaving the band stranded. I will continue to be involved in the band until a suitable replacement is found and possibly even after.

"I will not be pursuing another band after this. This is not due to personal conflicts or creative differences. We have talked this over together and the parting is extremely sad but amicable. I want to thank anyone who bought a CD or a t-shirt, came to a gig, helped us record our music, guided us in the music business, and most of all those who helped me haul my bloody drum kit around the place and set it up!"

For those interested in applying for the open position, hit up the band on their official Facebook page.

Smith's final hurrah with Nucleust comes in one final and newly-released music video, The Symphony Of Revenge, lifted from their 2017 debut LP, Terra Cerebral; check it out below.