Zak, who had joined the band in 2009, continues pounding away on the kit for Forced Existence, and Voter Kernel.

The East Town Pirates have already found a replacement drummer. In an posting on their Facebook page, the group stated they'd like to say "a hearty cheers for his 4 years service in the ranks", and wish him well in his future projects. However:

"We can also announce that a fine replacement has been found in Rayna Terror, who has returned to the fold from being our original drummer at the early rehearsals. So we offer Rayna a hearty welcome to the good ship ETP."

Zak has also been recruited by fellow Ipswitch group the 4130s as their new live drummer. Zak will make his live debut with the 4130s at the Rebellion Festival next week.

Zak has to learn 10 songs in a week because the 4130s suddenly fired their previous drummer Oliver Lown after he was convicted of bestiality last week.