This afternoon, Chachi from Pop Evil hosted a live video chat to announce his departure from the band. He's taking a new opportunity that will allow him to spend more time with family.

"Drumming, for sure, will always be part of my life, however I don't see myself in a touring band...really, there's no desire for me to stay in a touring band."

He will continue to tour with Pop Evil through May 24th, with the show here in Grand Rapids at the Van Andel being his final show with the band. What a great way to leave the band, at a huge show at home, as special guests to Disturbed and Rob Zombie!

I know Pop Evil fans are going to be disappointed and sad that he's leaving the band, but the important thing is that he's doing something important to him, and that he's happy and in a good place in his life. There are no problems between him and the rest of the band, all is good, he's just at a place in his life where he wants to do something different.

Let's make sure we give Chachi a bunch of great memories of the band and Grand Rapids, and throw him a huge send-off at the Van Andel!

Watch Chachi's full chat video below.

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