American Head Charge drummer Chris Emery has officially left the group. According to a posting on the band\'s forum, Emery is fed up with the drugs and alcohol around him.Why? I choose to. I\'m tired of watching drugs and alcohol destroy everyone around me, including myself. I choose to live with more options. The party is over for me. See you on the other side. If you want to come with, I\'ll be cheering you on.\"
American Head Charge guitarist Bryan Ottoson died in April 2005 from a prescription drug overdose while the group was on tour with Mudvayne.
