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Unearth will play a benefit show in February for former bass player Chris “Rover” Rybicki, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver in September. The band released the following statement:

“Our first gig of 2011 will be a benefit show for our former bass player Chris ‘Rover’ Rybicki, who tragically lost his life at the hands of an alleged drunk driver this past September. We will be playing alongside another one of Rover’s former bands, NO CHOICE, as well as our friends in SCREAMS OF ERIDA and GASKET. All proceeds will go directly to the Rybicki family. Come down to one of our old stomping grounds to celebrate the life of our longtime friend as well as helping out the family he left behind. R.I.P., Rover.” The concert will take place February 19 at Saint Michaels Hall in Lynn, Massachusetts. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and only available at the door.”

Unearth have tapped Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) to handle production and mixing duties for their next album. The group is currently in pre-production for the effort.

Unearth have parted ways with drummer Derek Kerswill. The band released the following statement:

“After three plus years of touring the world together and playing on our latest album ‘The March’, we have parted ways with drummer Derek Kerswill.  The most notable reason for the split are the creative differences.  The time has come for Unearth to write a new album and creating music with a tight unit is the only way we can assure the best collection of songs possible.  The differences between Kerswill and the band started off as subtle, but became increasingly obvious over the past few months and it was time for both parties to go their separate ways.

Unearth has released a statement on the passing of original bassist Chris “Rover” Rybicki. 

“Yesterday we lost our long time friend and original bass player Chris “Rover” Rybicki.  He lost his life from injuries sustained three weeks ago at the hands of an alleged drunk driver. 

Rover hadn’t been in the band since 2001, but he remained a good friend to us all throughout the years and this tragedy has hit us hard.

Not only was Rover a talented musician, but he was also one of the funniest dudes you would ever know.  His wit, dark humor and don’t give a fuck attitude made him a unique person that we all loved having in our lives.  His memory will live on amongst his family and friends with the countless stories of Rover being Rover.  He will be sorely and forever missed.

Rover played on our our EP ‘Above the Fall of Man’, our debut full length ‘The Stings of Conscience’ and also on two tracks off our 2002 EP ‘Endless’.

We would like to take a second to urge people to not drink and drive.  Please be responsible so these tragedies stop happening.”