from blabbermouth


CHIMAIRA, fresh off a tremendously successful year that saw the release of the band's critically acclaimed, self-titled, third album and a world tour, have welcomed original drummer Andols Herrick back into the group. ^He is a totally different person,^ enthused singer Mark Hunter. ^We jammed the other day and he's a monster behind the kit. There is a lot of passion and excitement in his eyes, I can really tell he is renewed.^

Andols will hit the road with the band for a handful of headline dates in March and then with the band as they tour with CHILDREN OF BODOM. CHIMAIRA will officially welcome Andols back with a hometown show at Peabody's Down Under on March 31.

Many people got a glimpse into the reasons why Andols originally left the group in CHIMAIRA's DVD, ^The Dehumanizing Process^. Seen pacing parking lots for hours at a time, Andols clearly was not happy being on the road. ^Being away from the band and touring for almost two years made me realize how much I missed it,^ said Herrick. ^Being involved in the Roadrunner 25th album and concert made me realize that this is where I want to be.^

The reemergence of Andols means that recent drummer Kevin Talley is no longer in the group. ^Kevin is an amazing drummer,^ stated Hunter. ^This decision had nothing to do with his skills and everything to do with getting someone back who has been with us since day one. Some of us have known Andols since we were in high school.^ The split was amicable and Talley is tapped to play drums with THE RED CHORD on their upcoming U.S. tour.

On January 10, CHIMAIRA released a special edition of their critically acclaimed, self-titled third album. This two-disc set features the full-length album, seven live songs and two previously unreleased tracks. ^Chimaira^, originally released on August 9, 2005, was named one of the year's best albums by both Revolver and Decibel magazines. It debuted at No. 10 on the Top Hard Rock chart and quickly ascended to No. 1 at Metal/Specialty Radio where it stayed for several weeks

cool shit

I knew this already

but fuck yeah andols comes back
I think he's way better then Kevin and he know chimaira much better

..Kevin is better live,Andols is better in the studio

thats not true...

andols is better in both aspects.

he fucking owns.

and dont get me wrong, there are no many better than kevin.

I agree with u stue and I dont say that Kevin is better man but Kevin is a lil more aggresive then Andols

but thats only my opinion

I read he returned the other day...very happy concerning his return.

Good news for Chimaira. Andols recorded ma fav Chimaira album.

The Impossibility of reason? its my fav album too

andols is prob my fave metal drummer.

he is so fucking amazing.