First, thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate them.

And agree on everything mention. This implosion happened so quickly and within the last week and without warning, so I haven't even had an opportunity to talk to the guys about this 'new direction'. That's the other thing, it suddenly happened. I really didn't see things peculating per se. I had some concerns, but nothing this rash.

Just talk to them and point out why he was kicked out of the band in the first place and what the issues were that led to his exodus. Then ask them if the problems have ever been resolved (my guess is the answer is 'no') and then ask them if they think the problem will ever be fixed. The answer will most likely be the same as before, at which point ask them firmly if they want to waste another 2 years 'babying' him only to realize they have to find another singer that can actually bring their A-Game.

I cannot stand drunks and have zero tolerance. In fact when the boys asked me to try out way back when, they discussed just this issue about drinking, attendance, commitment. I will have no problem of letting them all know, I don't have time for that drama. I'm old.

If you call them on the idea of willing wanting to waste another couple of years out of their precious time, you'd be surprise at how many people will get their 'Wake-up' call. And if by chance they offer you lame excuses like "he's changed or this time it will be different', then you need to seriously question whether this is the band for you. If the do offer lame reasons to keep him, personally I would just look for another band as this would be a dead end situation.

So, since I have very little to go on, I'm assuming they would revert back to the old songs this guy knows. I'm pretty sure he doesn't have the vocals to doing the songs we are now familiar with. Either way, it sounds very questionable to the making of entertaining band. Not to long ago, the guys told me about a guitar player they had who had a drinking problem. Put up with him for 6 months of practice and then the first gig he fell down while playing. The walked away from that band configuration that night.

Gawd, now that has me thinking.

There's plenty of bands out there that are looking for a serious drummer that can bring it. Mac, don't sell yourself short.

I know. I've come a long way since first joining and since those videos. I think I can hold my own and I've always been up for the challenge. Challenge to me to get the song right. Not to just play anything. I've actually taken a sneak peak into Craigs List. Also found a web site that help find people for bands and bands that need people.