Sick Drummer Magazine

So, I saw them last night at the ottobar and I was a bit disappointed no Dave Suzuki! I had thought it was pretty much his band, but apparently its Tony's. Also I read that the drummer from decrepit birth was filling in. But, when they started setting up I saw this young guy setting up the kit and I thought to myself "ah they have some roadies, ha ha".
Then I saw another young guy setting up some guitar stuff and checking the sound and I started to realize that they are playing. Honestly, I was really really impressed with the drummer. The guitarist (for good reason) didn't seem confident in the material he was playing. I understand they didn't have alot of time to prepare for the tour and probably learned the songs in like 1 month. But, when you really know your bands material well you can "dig in" with your picking. Also for the guitarist (I hate to trash talk) but there was no stage presence at all. He didn't look out at the audience at all, he head banged a little... but he was pretty much a Vulcan the whole time playing no emotion. But, the drummer was fun to watch.
It was a good show, I missed seeing Dave in the band and I'm not sure if if my reaction wasn't a little affected by loyalty? or Jealousy? Anyway I'm interested to hear if any of you guys have heard anything else about those guys. Oh yea and I think the singer was the guy from Vile?? I might be wrong about that.

Yeah Vital Remain's is Tony's band and will always be Tony's band. Having interviewed Dave Suzuki in the past i never thought he'd leave the band, especially this soon. Tony and Dave were the song writing force behind that band and they were so tight knit in what they did i dont know how their gonna possibly replace Dave.

Hopefully he's just hurt or something else is going on that is forcing him to sit out this tour but i am fully expecting the worst. I've heard some rumors as of late and while i wont comment on here because their not founded at all, it doesn't look good. Here's to hoping Dave comes back strong in Vital and if not comes back with a new killer band. Cant wait to see how this scenario turns out.

I'm assuming it was Jade on drums?? haven't heard anything about him not playing?

Was it really Jade? Thought he was doing the Hate Eternal gig? That'd be amazing if he could pull off both for an extended amount of time.

Nope it wasn't the Jade, I think it was one guy from the Roddy forum. I saw his audition video but it got removed and I havn't heard anything else about him.

Yeah, I'm not too slick... I always confuse Hate Eternal with Vital... Jade is the new Hate Eternal drummer, sorry for the confusion.