I Prevail part ways with drummer Lee Runestad
I Prevail have announced that they have mutually parted ways with their drummer, Lee Runestad. “We have mutually parted ways with our drummer Lee Runestad. We wish him and his family all the best,” the band posted to Twitter.
Read Runestad and the band's statements in full below.
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Following bassist Tony Camposeo's exit last December, who left to focus on producing music, I Prevail announced that Gabe Helguera (drums) and Eli Clark (bass) will be joining the band as touring members going forward.
The band formed in Southfield, Michigan, and released their debut EP, Heart Vs. Mind, on January 26, 2015. The band debuted their first full-length album, Lifelines, October 20 of last year. I Prevail will be headed out on Vans Warped Tour this summer. Check out the list of cities and dates below.
Read Runestad's statement here:
Hey guys. It was a difficult decision, but I Prevail and I have decided to amicably part ways. I enjoyed my time in the band and wish I Prevail luck in its future endeavors.
Hey guys. It was a difficult decision, but I Prevail and I have decided to amicably part ways.
— Lee Runestad (@Lee_Runestad) May 29, 2017
Read I Prevail's statement below:
ATTENTION I PREVAIL FAMILY: We have mutually parted ways with our drummer Lee Runestad. We wish him and his family all the best. Life is an unpredictable journey that takes us all down different paths, but the important thing is to value every step along the way.
That said, we are stoked to have our talented brothers Gabe Helguera (drums) and Eli Clark (bass) joining us as touring members going forward.
Things have never been more exciting in the world of I Prevail and we have TONS of awesome stuff coming your way soon. Stay tuned. ��
See you at Warped Tour this summer. ����
-Brian, Eric, Steve and Dylan
— I Prevail (@IPrevailBand) May 30, 2017
Warped Tour dates:
6.16 SEATTLE, WA
6.17 SALEM, OR
6.21 ALBUQUERQUE, NM
6.22 PHOENIX, AZ
6.23 LAS VEGAS, NV
6.24 SALT LAKE CITY, UT
6.25 DENVER, CO
6.27 NASHVILLE, TN
6.28 METAIRIE, LA
6.29 ATLANTA, GA
6.30 ORLANDO, FL
7.01 ST. PETERSBURG, FL
7.02 WEST PALM BEACH, FL
7.04 WILMINGTON, NC
7.06 CHARLOTTE, NC
7.07 CAMDEN, NJ
7.08 WANTAGH, NY
7.09 HARTFORD, CT
7.10 SCRANTON, PA
7.11 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
7.12 MANSFIELD, MA
7.13 DARIEN CENTER, NY
7.14 BURGETTSTOWN, PA
7.15 HOLMDEL, NJ
7.16 COLUMBIA, MD
7.18 CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
7.19 CINCINNATI, OH
7.20 NOBLESVILLE, IN
7.21 AUBURN HILLS, MI
7.22 TINLEY PARK, IL
7.23 SHAKOPEE, MN
7.24 MILWAUKEE, WI
7.26 MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO
7.27 BONNER SPRINGS, KS
7.28 DALLAS, TX
7.29 SAN ANTONIO, TX
7.30 HOUSTON, TX
8.01 LAS CRUCES, NM
8.04 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
8.05 SAN DIEGO, CA
8.06 POMONA, CA
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