Ryan is currently working with ex-Darkest Hour guitarist Kris Norris in a new band called A Cancerous Affair.

Parrish’s departure from the band leaves only two founding Darkest Hour members left in the band, guitarist Mike Schleibaum and vocalist John Henry. The duo comments as follows:

"We wish [Ryan] well (you will seem him rocking in many projects no doubt please check them out, they will all rip!). (...) Tim did an amazing job [as touring drummer] on our recent European tour with Machine Head. As for the future, that's open for discussion — no permanent decisions have been made in any way."

Darkest Hour's sixth album, 'The Human Romance' was released earlier this year. The cd was recorded at a North Carolina studio with producer (and Soilwork guitarist) Peter Wichers.