Gauntlet News

Metal Church drummer steps down

By Darren Cowan
Kirk Arrington, drummer of Metal Church, is retiring from the band. Jeff Plate is his replacement.

Metal Church released the following statement regarding their drummer, Kirk Arrington:

Due to health complications from years of struggling with diabetes, Kirk Arrington has stepped down as Metal Church's drummer. He will be missed and we wish him only the best. We are pleased to announce that filling Kirk's shoes is the "one and only" Mr. Jeff Plate (Savatage, Chris Cafferey, Trans Siberian Orchestra). We are very honored to have a musician of Jeff's caliber working with us and we know that he will do a fantastic job in Metal Church