Dan Foord left Whiplash to focus on the reformation of his former band Sikth, plus his new band Krokodil, as well as his drum teaching and touring obligations. His last show with Whiplash will take place on July 25 at the Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany.

Charlie Z has toured/recorded with Joe Lynn Turner, Behold The Arctopus, Blotted Science, Suspyre and Jurgen Blackmore, among others. He has qlso played with Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and has performed drum duets with Terry Bozzio for Drum Channel.

Last month Charlie signed a new endorsement deal with Pearl Drums. Previously he endorsed Sonor. Says Charlie:

"I am excited to announce that I am officially a Pearl Drums endorser. It's great to join thr Pearl roster that includes some amazing drummer friends of mine who helped vouch for me including Rodney Howard, Mike Mangini and Omar Hakim. Believe it or not, I still own my very first drumset which happened to be a Green Pearl Export Series Kit that still sounds amazing. Looking forward to picking out some great Pro Drums with them and continuing to hit the road and studio playing Pearl Drums from now on."