But Hermida insists he holds no grudge. He tells Kerrang: "I tried really hard to make both bands work. In fact, we worked simultaneously, at least in the planning stages, for a couple of months.

"But ultimately the All Shall Perish boys didn't feel it was workable and we are where we are. Much love to the remaining members � timing is a crazy thing in life and everything happens for a reason. This is what was meant to be."