Man, it looks like bands throughout have been shifting members left and proper these days, hasn’t it? The newest shakeup to make waves within the metallic neighborhood got here when Cattle Decapitation‘s bassist Oliver Pinard introduced in a Fb put up that he give up the band to refocus his efforts on Cryptopsy and his private life.
Pinard joined Cattle Decapitation again in 2018 and was featured on the albums Loss of life Atlas and Terrasite. All through that point, he was additionally enjoying for Cryptopsy, who he joined again in 2011.
Concerning his exit, Pinard wrote the next:
“At the moment I’m asserting my departure from Cattle Decapitation. I’ve been extraordinarily fortunate and lucky to be in 2 main touring bands on the identical time. However now it’s time to go house and give attention to Cryptopsy and my private life. I’m grateful for the 7 years I did with Cattle Decap and every little thing we achieved collectively ( Loss of life Atlas, Terrasite and numerous world excursions). I hold nothing however good recollections from that period of my life.
“I want to thanks Travis, Josh, Dave and Bel for his or her friendship over time! Additionally, thanks to all of the followers the world over, probably the most devoted and passionate fanbase within the excessive metallic scene That being stated, I’ll take the subsequent few months off to catch my breath & re-energize earlier than coming again on stage later this 12 months. See you down the highway”
With the band presently out on the ‘Chaos And Carnage Tour’ in Europe, they’ve already had Damaged Hope bassist Diego Soria dealing with the low finish on stage.
In a press release from the band, they stated they understood Pinard’s determination to refocus his profession and supposed on transferring ahead with Soria filling in till they discover a extra everlasting member to fill the position.
“Its a somber day within the Cattle camp as we should announce the departure of our bass participant and buddy, Olivier Pinard. Oli has determined his focus should shift again to his house band Cryptopsy and his private life. Being in two touring bands may be very demanding on a human and whereas we’re unhappy to see him go, we greater than perceive. We want Oli the most effective of luck and be sure you try the brand new music they only dropped and choose up their new album when it comes out!
“Filling in for the upcoming EU tour shall be our buddy Diego Soria of Damaged Hope. You will have seen him on the Chaos And Carnage tour and a number of different excursions and reveals over time when he’s stepped up and crammed in for us.”