Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler helped out the progressive metal band from Whitby, Ontario for the recording of their fourth album, 'Volition'. With new touring plans coming up, Protest The Hero needed a permanent sticksman, which proved to be far from easy:

"Finding a new drummer has proven to be a tough task! We had interest and video submissions from many friends, fans, and family alike (yes, Choadie's mom sent in a video of her ripping 'C'est La Vie!'). Every single one of those submissions was wonderful – but we realized it was going to be impossible to select a drummer based on a YouTube video. We needed someone who we knew. Someone who we thought we wouldn't murder and leave at the side of the road two weeks into tour. We think we have found that person in Mike Ieradi – a Canadian fella we met many moons ago.

Mike will be pulling double duty on the upcoming tour. He will be opening with The Kindred and will then wrap the night up playing with Protest The Hero.

Mike Ieradi announced his new band as follows:

"I'm excited to be a full blown member of a great band with some great friends, and looking forward to the future with these goons. Stoked to see everyone out on this upcoming tour, and I hope you enjoy watching me sweat my way through two sets with Protest and The Kindred. It should be a fun one!"