Archims Pribadi, widely known as Chimot, officially announced his departure from for Revenge during the Titik Sadrah concert at the Eldorado Sport & Convention Hall in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The drummer stepped down after spending more than 20 years with the alternative rock band he helped co-found in 2006, citing a severe leg injury sustained in mid-2025 as the primary reason for his exit.
The Bottom Line
- Chimot announced his departure during the band’s 20th-anniversary concert series, Titik Sadrah, in Bandung.
The Farewell at the Titik Sadrah Concert
The announcement reached fans through a video projection during the final segments of the Bandung show, hot.detik.com reported. The visual presentation captured an emotional parting as the outro of the song “Penyangkalan” concluded. Following the track, Chimot sat bowed at his drum set while the audience chanted his name, before vocalists and musicians walked over to embrace him on stage.
In his recorded message, Chimot addressed his bandmates directly, calling out vocalist Boniex Noer, guitarist Arief Ismail, and bassist Izha Muhammad, alongside the committee and the broader fan community known as the for Revenge family. With a trembling voice, he expressed deep trust in his colleagues to steer the band forward. “There is no one else I trust to look after for Revenge besides them,” Chimot stated in the video.
Two Decades of Building the Band
As a founding member, Chimot’s departure marks the end of an era that stretches back to the band’s inception in 2006. Kumparan.com noted that the group’s journey involved steep operational challenges, including a period in the early years when Chimot sold noodles to sustain himself during financial lows. The band eventually recaptured mainstream traction through singles such as “Serana,” “Penyangkalan,” and “Jakarta Hari Ini.”
The turning point for the group’s revitalization came when Chimot actively initiated the return of vocalist Boniex Noer, who had previously stepped away to work as a corporate employee. Alongside the band’s milestones, Kompas.com highlighted that Chimot released a formal press statement describing his two-decade tenure as one of the highest points of his life, noting that closing this chapter during the anniversary tour felt deeply meaningful despite the difficulty of the choice.
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Physical Toll and Future Outlook
The physical demands of live performances ultimately forced the separation. According to Kumparan.com, Chimot suffered a severe leg injury in mid-2025 that demanded rigorous physical therapy. While the injury caused him to miss several live sets—with substitute drummer Tepe stepping in for various performances—Chimot still contributed to the studio production of the band’s recent album, Perayaan Patah Hite – Babak Dua.
Despite missing shows, the drummer maintained a strong bond with his peers. In his video message, he offered a personal salute to Boniex Noer, emphasizing an enduring trust forged through years of creative friction. With the conclusion of the Titik Sadrah concerts, for Revenge continues its trajectory into its third decade with Boniex, Arief, and Izha leading the next phase of the project.
