Coheed and Cambria part ways with drummer

Coheed and Cambria have announced the departure of drummer Chris Pennie as a result of 'creative differences'. This follows the band's decision to part ways with bassist Michael Todd after he was arrested for robbing a pharmacy. An official statement has been released which can be read below:

"Accomplished and influential drummer Chris Pennie, founding member of Dillinger Escape Plan and current member of progressive rock acts Coheed and Cambria, and Return To Earth, announced today that he is exiting Coheed and Cambria. Pennie and the band cited “creative differences” as the primary reasons for the split after the drummer’s 4-year tenure with the band.

“I am very thankful for the times I shared the stage with the guys in Coheed and especially want to thank the amazing, supportive fans that I’ve met while on tour,” said Pennie. “There are a lot of exciting projects on the horizon in addition to Return To Earth and Fight Mannequins that I feel require 100 percent of my commitment and attention. I feel that this is the right time to make that happen.”"