However the band have hired a new drummer.

Owing to issues with various band members payment drummer J.C. Bryant and bassist Mark Michell have indeed left the band. Currently having yet to announce the identity of a new bassist the band can reveal that new drummer will be, Charlie Engen.

The guitarist and orchestrator behind the band Chris Letchford took to Facebook to aim to clear certain things up regarding the decision. It simply comes down to being in a band doesn’t pay much! As simple as that really, not able to guarantee a set pay he wasn’t left with much choice. He also goes on to say that there would have been a new track debuted which would have been pretty cool!

Either way it will be interesting to see if such a drastic change in the line up will cause the band to get into a different sound perhaps? Good news that there is a new album on the way though!

Here is the full statement along with an introduction video of Engen on drums :

“Just wanted to clear up a few things about the lineup on the new record as I was hoping to announce with a new tune for you guys. At the end of the last tour, the guys decided to implement an employee model into the band’s structure. When we started making plans for the new record, the fees that they were requiring to play was more than I can afford. Scale The Summit is simply not in the position to guarantee a set pay for anything and everything we do. As most of you know with being a touring musician most of our income is based around chance, but I’m still here doing what I love as I knew what I was getting into it when I started band. From day one this band has been my life and will continue to be. I have written all the guitars for the last 3 albums. It’s my baby and will continue to carry on as such and I’m super stoked for the new STS record!

“On a positive note, I would like to announce my new drummer Charlie Engen! He is an incredible drummer as you’ll see in this video that was inspired by the return of The Walking Dead… I cant wait to announce the new bassist as well, coming soon. I’m confident that 2017 will be the best year for STS and I cant wait to share the new music with you guys and see you out of the road!”