So You Left The BAnd

Ummm, personally I don't see that as a valid reason for leaving a band. Did your drummer friend say there was a problem? Also, the second guitairst was "talking the talk", but was there really a motion to replace him, as in did he get a full schedule of upcoming gigs, get a takl down about all the songs required to know and not just the ones for the gig, etc.? If not, then sadly I believe you shouldn't have left.

Unless there were other issues, and it just so happened that this one event could be considered the last straw.

 

Wot?

 

If you had an essex bass, you wouldn't have this problem.

 

this doesn't make any sense...

 

I understand what you're saying, but I don't understand how you got there.

 

What would happen if the drummer switch happened?

 

Were you getting regular paying gigs? Almost sounds like the 2nd guitarist was just being a dbag to your friend.

 

agreed. me thinks the issue is less the drummer than the guitarist(s). also, having that many people bail on you adds stress, which could be part of it. were you completely 100% happy with things up until now?

 

^ this is also what I am wondering. Then what? the other drummer would be all butt hurt, and gui**** #2 would now think HE is the shot caller?

 

Clearly the Correct Answer!

 

So, the guitarist/singer went to Cuba for a vacation, one thing led to another, and you quit. Gotcha.

 

But which drummer is best for metal?

 

Don't drink a post?

 

I'm with you.

 

So your friendship with the sub-drummer for a gig that never happened was threatened how?

Oh, some drummer "switching" drama that you didn't clear with the lead vocalist/guitar player who was on vacation? So promises were made to your friend that really was just wishful thinking. And your friend the drummer was pissed off at you that he didnt' get in the band? Well, I guess not everything is in your control.

So you left a working band for what? Nothing? Sitting at home talking to your drummer friend?

You really need to think about band loyalty as well. Why would you replace your drummer who was doing fine, is reliable, shows up to gigs on time and hasn't been a problem? Because you had a few rehearsals with another drummer? No, I don't think so.

So you're loyal to your friend and the other band members (except guitar #2) are loyal to the original drummer. Guess it's better that you quit.

I suggest you guys spend more time working on your vocals than worrying about some drama that means nothing, that clouds your mind and screwed up your decision making.

 

Stop saying "gui****".
Seriously.
You say it like every other word, and it's not even like it's a clever or funny word to begin with.

 

Oh, yeah, the gui****S really don't seem care about anything but themselves. Better that you move on. Great that you started your own thing.

Glad you laid the whole story out. Much better understanding now.

You might want to check out the links in my sig. for some info on band management.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

 

you are going to talk about clever with a name like awesomeMcBadass? HA!