The group have announced that they will be replacing Smedly with Chaoswave drummer Raphael Saini who will debut with the band this summer.

Smedly explained his departure with the following, "I have family members that are elderly and frail and need my help here in Jacksonville. It's been one of the hardest decisions of my life but I simply cannot commit to the kind of schedule the band deserves and requires so I decided to ask permission to step down from my post."