Lamb of God founding member Chris Alder parts ways with the band.

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Lamb of God

So far we have faced a hard 2019. Now it is confirmed by the band Lamb of God that founding member Chris Alder won’t continue in the band.

The news was posted on Facebook earlier today by the remaining members. This post served a double purpose since the band used the opportunity to welcome Chris’s permanent replacement Art Cruz (Prong, Winds of Prong).

“Dear Lamb of God fans,

We returned last week from a great European festival run and our final tour with Slayer in North America. We are excited to keep the momentum going and dive into the next record.

We’d like to officially welcome Art Cruz, who has been playing drums with us on tour for the last year, as the new drummer of Lamb of God. Art will be joining us in the studio as we begin pre-production and recording of a new album.

We’re very proud of everything this band has accomplished over the last two decades. We would like to thank Chris Adler for his contributions over the years and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

You can watch Laid to Rest here in Rotation Radio.

Thank you,

John, Mark, Randy & Willie”

Statement made by the band Lamb of God on Facebook.

It is uncertain the real reasons for Alder to leave the band but, it is believed that it may be related to an accident he suffered back in 2017. Unfortunately, Adler has been absent due to the injuries sustained in the accident but, with the hope of getting back. Until the moment the long-time drummer has not expressed his opinion regarding his departure. Lamb of God has been performing with Art

Lamb of God with Art