Slayer hasn't responded or given an official statement regarding Dave's departure as of yet.

Dave explains that last year he raised reservations about the way in which the band's touring income was divided. According to the drummer, 90% of Slayer's tour income was being deducted as expenses including the professional fees paid to management, costing the band millions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split amongst the four band members.

Dave says he tried rectifying it by letting his band mates know. Singer/bassist Tom Araya and Dave hired auditors to figure out what happened, but the drummer says he was denied access to detailed information and the necessary back up documents. Dave:

"I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet, had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year's sweat and blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a long form contract which gave me no written assurance of how much or on what basis management would deduct commissions, nor did it provide me access to the financial budgets or records for review. It also forbade me to do interviews or make statements having to do with the band, in effect a gagging order."

Last Monday, Dave sat down with guitarist Kerry King and Tom Araya to rehearse for Australia and to propose a new business model for Slayer. Kerry made it clear he wasn't interested in making changes and said if Dave wanted to argue the point, he would find another drummer. Dave:

"On Thursday, I arrived at rehearsals at 1 pm as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 pm I received an email from the lawyers saying I was being replaced for the Australian dates."

Dave remains hopeful that the band members can resolve their issues.

At the moment of writing, it is unclear if Dave is expected to rejoin his bandmates beyond the Australian tour.