JAKARTA - The Alexander team known as Herbal said the reason for resigning from the rock band from California, Primus.

Herbal officially announced her retirement from Primus via electronic mail on October 17.

On October 29, the 59-year-old drummer was officially declared no longer part of Primus.

Regarding the reason for leaving the band, Herbal admitted that she had changing feelings while playing for Primus.

"Often times, you do something you like for a long time, and sometimes that passion turns into work, and sometimes that job doesn't feel like yours anymore," Herbal said, citing Rolling Stone, Sunday, November 3.

"Over time, I began to realize that it affects my physical life, affects my mental life, and affects my family life. And my heart is not focused on him," he continued.

Herbal admitted that she had thought about it before deciding to leave the band. He is also ready for what he will go through in the future.

"When I realized that I was struggling with all this stuff, I had to sit down and think about what I really did," he said.

"I don't think I've ever chosen the path of my life. I think I always think, 'I'm a drummer, I'm just going to be music'. And everything comes to me, I accept whatever happens," he added.

Furthermore, Herbal believes that happiness will continue to follow her after leaving Primus, as she currently feels.

For information, Herbal joined Primus in 1989. After releasing four albums, he decided to leave in 1996.

Primus chose to take a hiatus in 2000, but returned three years later, with Herbal who participated as a drummer.

In 2010, Herbal decided to leave Primus for the second time. Three years later, he returned as a drummer, until finally decided to leave for the third time last October.


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