HASTE THE DAY Parts Ways With Drummer

Drummer Devin Chaulk has announced his departure from the Indiana-based Christian metalcore band HASTE THE DAY. He said in a statement, "The last eight years of my life have been full of challenge, joy and great reward as I have realized many dreams while touring the globe with my very best friends. I am thankful to God and my brothers in HASTE THE DAY that I could be a part of it. My departure is not for ill will, lack of desire or even old age. (Even though I AM getting old.) I am leaving HASTE THE DAY to better fulfill my calling as a husband and pursue a career in full-time ministry. My wife has been an avid supporter of my ministry in HASTE THE DAY, but I believe it is time for me to move into a season where we can serve together, rather than apart. My brothers in HASTE THE DAY are continuing on, and I am confident this will be nothing more than a bump in the road for them. The '12 Days of Christmas' will be my last tour with the band, so I encourage people to come hang out and be a part of it. Even more than this, I encourage you to continue to support HASTE THE DAY as they continue their journey. I would like to thank those who have supported us over the years, whom I prefer to call 'friends' rather than 'fans.' Also many thanks to Solid State Records, Mark Lafay, our manager, and my best friends in HASTE THE DAY."

HASTE THE DAY bassist Michael Murphy added, "Obviously [Devin] was an incredible drummer and musician, but what we will miss most about him is his friendship on the road. Over the past six years, Devin has acquired the role of tour dad to HASTE THE DAY and we all want to thank him for always taking care of his boys. But don't worry, HASTE THE DAY is still going strong.

"When Brennan [Chaulk, guitar], Devin, and I started HASTE THE DAY in 2001, God gave us a clear vision of where He wanted to take this band. We are still focused on spreading His light and love to a world that is in dire need of both. Although we have faced many changes over the years, we know that we need to keep going. It's not just the individual members that make up HASTE THE DAY, it's the greater message that hold us all together. With each change in HASTE THE DAY, God breathes new life and hope into our hearts."

"Dreamer", the new album from HASTE THE DAY, sold 7,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 68 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was produced by Andreas Magnusson, who has previously worked with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and OH SLEEPER.