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After more than a quarter-century behind the kit, Matt Cameron<\/strong> has opened up about his decision to leave Pearl Jam<\/strong>, citing both the physical toll of the band’s marathon concerts and his desire to focus on new creative projects.<\/p>\n Matt Cameron<\/strong>, who announced his departure from the Seattle rock legends in July, told Billboard<\/a><\/em> that his decision wasn’t abrupt. “I definitely gave them a lot of notice. I’ve spoken with Jeff<\/strong> [Ament<\/strong>] and Stone<\/strong> [Gossard<\/strong>] a little bit\u2026 It’s been fine. Hopefully we’ll get back together at some point and have a beer or something.”<\/p>\n For Cameron<\/strong>, the move is about redirecting his energy: “I’m at a point in my life where I want to redirect my time and energy in a way that is a little bit based on what I want to pursue as an artist at this point.”<\/p>\n A key factor, he admitted, was the physical strain of Pearl Jam<\/strong>‘s marathon shows, which regularly stretch to three hours or more. “I was having some issues with [Pearl Jam<\/strong>‘s] three-hour shows and constant touring and stuff. That’s definitely an art form unto itself, to be able to do those types of shows\u2026 I’m at a point now where I want to do a face-melting 70-minute set, and that’s kind of what I’m focusing on right now.”<\/p>\n However, the next chapter for Matt Cameron<\/strong> is already taking shape. He fronts Is This Real?<\/strong>, a project that began as a Wipers<\/strong> tribute and has since evolved into writing and recording original material. He continues drumming in 3rd Secret<\/strong> alongside Nirvana<\/strong>‘s Krist Novoselic<\/strong>, and he remains deeply involved in Soundgarden<\/strong>‘s long-awaited final album<\/a>, built around Chris Cornell<\/strong>‘s vocals recorded before the late singer’s passing in 2017.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, Cameron<\/strong> will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Soundgarden<\/strong> on November 8 in Los Angeles, marking his second time in the Hall after Pearl Jam<\/strong>‘s 2017 induction.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\tWant More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n