Man, it looks as if bands throughout have been shifting members left and proper these days, hasn’t it? The newest shakeup to make waves within the steel group got here when Cattle Decapitation‘s bassist Oliver Pinard introduced in a Fb publish 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 Demise Atlas and Terrasite. All through that point, he was additionally taking part in for Cryptopsy, who he joined again in 2011.
Relating to his exit, Pinard wrote the next:
“Right now I’m asserting my departure from Cattle Decapitation. I’ve been extraordinarily fortunate and lucky to be in 2 main touring bands on the similar time. However now it’s time to go residence and give attention to Cryptopsy and my private life. I’m grateful for the 7 years I did with Cattle Decap and every part we achieved collectively ( Demise Atlas, Terrasite and numerous world excursions). I hold nothing however good reminiscences from that period of my life.
“I wish to thanks Travis, Josh, Dave and Bel for his or her friendship through the years! Additionally, thanks to all of the followers the world over, some of the devoted and passionate fanbase within the excessive steel 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 yr. 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 an announcement from the band, they stated they understood Pinard’s resolution to refocus his profession and meant on transferring ahead with Soria filling in till they discover a extra everlasting member to fill the function.
“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 residence band Cryptopsy and his private life. Being in two touring bands could be very demanding on a human and whereas we’re unhappy to see him go, we greater than perceive. We want Oli one of the best of luck and you should definitely try the brand new tune they only dropped and choose up their new album when it comes out!
“Filling in for the upcoming EU tour might be our good friend Diego Soria of Damaged Hope. You might have seen him on the Chaos And Carnage tour and a number of different excursions and reveals through the years when he’s stepped up and stuffed in for us.”
