Seattle, July 9 -- In a surprising turn of events for fans, American rock giant Pearl Jam's long-time drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from the band after a remarkable 27-year tenure, leaving many to speculate about his replacement, reports Loudwire.

Cameron, who initially joined in 1998 following Jack Irons' exit, became a permanent member of the rock group and a significant contributor to their songwriting process. The band's 2024 release, 'Dark Matter', was his last studio album with the group, and he shared the stage with them one final time in May this year.

Cameron shared the news on social media on July 7, with the band acknowledging his significant contributions and wishing him well for his future endeavours. T...