"This has been the hardest decision we've ever had to make as a band, it's a mutual decision that has been made by everyone involved, with distance and time being the major barriers for Dan to actively participate."

As Chaos Trigger want to move forward, that unfortunately means doing it without Dan. Continues the band:

"We've all loved being in a band with Dan and wish him every success in becoming the top nuclear physicist in the country and with being an amazing Dad when his little girl is born in a few weeks."