I Prevail part ways with drummer Lee Runestad ahead of Vans Warped Tour

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Heavy Metal Wordsmith
May 30, 2017
3 min read

Just as the band managed to reach global takeover status, I Prevail have announced they've parted ways with Lee Runestad their drummer citing mutual agreements via their Facebook page.

The band just wrapped up their appearances at Slam Dunk Fest in the UK and are heading back to America to embark on the Vans Warped Tour. Joining the guys as touring members will be Gabe Helguera taking the reigns on drums and Eli Clark on bass moving forward.

https://www.facebook.com/IPrevailBand/posts/826661107495824

 

Guess they've got a 'Blank Space' to fill... ba dum tss!

See our coverage from I Prevail's show in Brisbane on their debut Australian tour here
Revisit our interview with guitarist Steve Menoian here

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