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Endank Soekamti bids farewell to drummer
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Established in 2001, Endank Soekamti has released seven albums, including its latest one, Soekamti Day, released earlier this year. (kes)
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he drummer of Yogyakarta-based pop punk band Endank Soekamti, Ari Dwi Hamzah, has announced his departure from the group on his Path account.
“As of June 22, I have officially resigned from Endank Soekamti. Thank you for the amazing journey for almost 16 years,” he wrote.
Ari joined the band in 2002 alongside Dory, the guitarist. Together with bassist and vocalist Erix, they released Endank Soekamti’s debut album in 2003, Kelas 1.
The band stated that Ari would always be part of the band. “Ari Soekamti is irreplaceable,” they said in a press release, adding that the group could neither replace him position nor his drum set. “From now on, Endank Soekamti will perform with an additional player as the drummer.”
(Read also: Guess what?: Endank Soekamti records new album outdoors)
The band also hopes Ari will return one day. “Endank Soekamti will always try to get Ari Soekamti to return." Endank Soekamti's fans, known as the Kamtis Family, have shown their support by using the hashtag #saveAriSoekamti on Twitter. (wir/kes)
