Pestilence - Split With Bassist
After three and half years, Dutch veterans Pestilence and bass player Joost van der Graaf have parted ways due to personal reasons. More can be read in their statements down under.
Statament from the band: "First off: family comes first, always!! Too bad this day had to come, because we were a very solid team and we will surely miss our good friend Joost van der Graaf. We respect his decision to spend more time with his family. Awesome he is offering to fill in from time to time, if needed.
"Therefore Pestilence is looking for a permanent replacement for Joost van der Graaf. Preferably a Dutch based bass player with (touring) experience, a great personality, dedication and understanding of music theory. No plectrum players. Since this is a professional endeavor, the new bass player has to be available to tour and play shows around the globe. We have lots planned for 2024. Who will join the Pestilence team? Please send your email to pazuzu187@hotmail.com.
Joost coomented: "After 3,5 years of great times on the road and in the studio it is now time for me to leave this party. Pestilence is one of my alltime favourite metalbands and it was an honor to be a part of this. I’ll be playing my last shows in September and it sure feels weird… I will miss this... to the next bass player of this legendary machine I would like to say this: Consider yourself lucky because you’re about to work with some great people and have a great time! Thank you Michiel, Rutger and Patrick for the energy, inspiration and good laughs.
"Special thanks to all of you Pestilence fans for the constant support and appreciation. I am looking forward to spending more time with my family."
Statament from the band: "First off: family comes first, always!! Too bad this day had to come, because we were a very solid team and we will surely miss our good friend Joost van der Graaf. We respect his decision to spend more time with his family. Awesome he is offering to fill in from time to time, if needed.
"Therefore Pestilence is looking for a permanent replacement for Joost van der Graaf. Preferably a Dutch based bass player with (touring) experience, a great personality, dedication and understanding of music theory. No plectrum players. Since this is a professional endeavor, the new bass player has to be available to tour and play shows around the globe. We have lots planned for 2024. Who will join the Pestilence team? Please send your email to pazuzu187@hotmail.com.
Joost coomented: "After 3,5 years of great times on the road and in the studio it is now time for me to leave this party. Pestilence is one of my alltime favourite metalbands and it was an honor to be a part of this. I’ll be playing my last shows in September and it sure feels weird… I will miss this... to the next bass player of this legendary machine I would like to say this: Consider yourself lucky because you’re about to work with some great people and have a great time! Thank you Michiel, Rutger and Patrick for the energy, inspiration and good laughs.
"Special thanks to all of you Pestilence fans for the constant support and appreciation. I am looking forward to spending more time with my family."
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