News recently broke that a drummer had left a thrash metal band after over a (nonconsecutive) decade together.

Now, he’s just explained to fans what happened.

Metal Injection reports that Dave McClain — who until this week served as the percussionist for Phoenix, Arizona-formed group Sacred Reich — officially made his exit from the band on Monday. The publication notes that McClain first drummed with Sacred Reich from 1991 through 1996, then rejoined in 2018.

“Dave McClain is no longer a member of Sacred Reich,” an statement published to the band’s Instagram page reads . “Our friend Eduardo Baldo will be playing the Hatebreed shows with us in November in Europe. We thank him for jumping in on such short notice.

“We are excited for this new chapter in Sacred Reich history. We are

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