Breaking Benjamin drummer Shaun Foist has revealed that he is planning to “step away from the road” amid his battle with Hashimoto’s disease. The band will be moving forward with James Cassells (Asking Alexandria) behind the kit.
Foist said the following:
“Friends, family, and most importantly, the fans I’ve battled Hashimoto’s disease since 2017, facing fatigue, leg weakness, stiffness, weight changes, and overall drum playing control issues. During the [spring 2025] ‘Awaken The Fallen’ tour, I was experiencing extreme leg fatigue and complications, making drumming nearly impossible. We ran tests on my back that came out fine thankfully, but tests confirmed Hashimoto’s had flared, pushing my thyroid into ‘hyper’ mode, causing weakness and weight loss. After speaking with my family and doctors, I’ve decided to step away from the road at this time to focus on healing. Please continue supporting the band and enjoying the shows. I care deeply about our legacy, and I don’t want my health to affect performances. Thank you for the years of love and support. I will play drums again.”
The band added:
“We are thankful to @shaunwfoist for all the years of playing with us and being a part of the Breaking Benjamin family. The fall tour starts tomorrow and we are welcoming our friend @cassells to the stage.”
Cassells also commented:
“Still wrapping my head around this… I’m beyond stoked to announce that I’ll be hitting the road with Breaking Benjamin this fall and moving forward. They’ve shaped so much of who I am as a musician, and their impact on rock music speaks for itself. It’s a huge honor to be part of this, and I can’t wait to get out there and play for you all. Let’s Go”
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