What's Going On Here?

Almost a year ago, I saw this video introducing Patrick Nickell as Theocracy's drummer.



Today I see this release from the label.



What's going on here? And when did Shawn start using two bass drums?

Patrick has been out for a while. Nothing was every really said about it, but I think he mentioned it on FB a while back. I thought Shawn always played double.

Yeah, I had no idea Patrick left when they said he did. Both are good and I would have been happy with either. For consistency's sake, I think it's good Shawn is drumming for the new album, but it's a shame they still can't find a consistent member to tour with.

It's a rough life but Shawn is excellent so no worries on the drumming.

DIG, it appears you are correct, sir. The only time I have actually seen him playing was in the Fairytale video. Somehow I never saw that second bass. I just assumed he used a pedal.

http://www.theocracymusic.com/
July 13, 2015
Drummer for new album announced
Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band Theocracy is happy to announce that original drummer Shawn Benson will record the drums on their highly anticipated fourth album. Benson played drums on 2011's As the World Bleeds and 2008's Mirror of Souls, as well as the 2013 re-release of Theocracy's self-titled debut album.

The band are in the early stages of recording, and are excited to showcase Benson's unique style on their upcoming release, which will be their third on Swedish label Ulterium Records. Below is studio footage of Benson playing one of the new songs.Theocracy recently returned from a brief tour in Scandinavia, including their first performance in Sweden, with Halcyon Way drummer Ernie Topran filling in on the drums.

Former drummer Patrick Nickell quit Theocracy last November after recording the Christmas single "Night of Silence,” and the band wishes him well in his future endeavors. No decision has been made regarding a permanent replacement.