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Imagine Dragons will soon look a bit different after it was revealed one of its members is leaving the band.
Drummer Daniel Platzman announced on Wednesday (August 21) that he plans to leave the band in order to focus more on his career as a film composer, according to a press statement shared by Billboard and posted on his Instagram.
"After an incredible journey of over a decade, I will be departing the amazing band that is Imagine Dragons," he said before directly addressing fans for their support over the years. "I wanted to share my deepest gratitude to you, the fans, for your unwavering support and sharing in the joy of music with me. Connecting with you all has truly been the highlight of this chapter."
Platzman, who joined the band in 2011 alongside lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon and bassist Ben McKee, shared his excitement for what's next while teasing upcoming projects that focus on his "biggest passion."
"I'm excited to be able to share more soon about the projects I've been hard at work on over the past few months centered on my biggest passion: film scoring and composing," he continued. "I promise you'll be the first to know. Stay tuned."
Platzman's former bandmates shared their support for their pal in the comments on his Instagram post, with McKee writing, "Love you Platz! Looking forward to making more Cat Boiz music in the future. ❤️❤️❤️" Reynolds added, "Love you Platz - i can't wait to see what the future holds for you," while Sermon said, "Can't wait to see where your immense talent takes you next. All the best."