Lori Peters is no longer the drummer for Skillet. She is the reason I continued drumming through the tough first years, and remains one of my favorite drummers. She's the perfect match to the band, and her playing on Comatose was easily her best. Now I get a message from the band saying that Lori is leaving. And if that wasn't bad enough, they've hired another girl drummer ... it's like they think she's replaceable.
At least I got to see them live this year, and I got her autograph on my first drum skin. But still ... this is just heartbreaking for me.
Wait ... none of you listen to skillet, do you? Of course - modern christian music ... but if you care, their myspace is here -
http://www.myspace.com/skilletmusic
Check out "Yours To Hold" and "Rebirthing" if you want a taste of their newish album. Man ... I'm pretty broken up about this ... we'll see how I feel tomorrow.
