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Pestilence

Pestilence part ways with guitarist

Dutch death metal band Pestilence lost their second guitarist Rutger van Noordenburg a couple of weeks ago, and now the band announce his replacement: Max Blok (previously known as the live guitarist with Alkaloid, Dark Fortress).

Max Blok commented: "I am stoked to share that I'm now part of Pestilence. Big thanks to Patrick, Michiel and Roel for having me in the band. I'm eager to explore the new paths ahead and see what the future holds."

Pestilence have been working on their new album 'Portals', the official tenth full-length one, for some time now. The album is scheduled for June 2025 release.

(source: Pestilence)


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Dutch technical death metal stalwarts Pestilence have lost their second guitar player, Rutger Van Noordenburg.

Here is his message:

"Dead all,

My time with Pestilence has come to an end. It is time for new musical adventures. I would like to thank the guys in the band and management and especially Patrick for this awesome high speed train I was able to board for the last 6 years.

We played countless shows in many countries and I feel very fortunate for all the memories created, all the friends made and all the fans out there.

It has simply been an amazing experience being welcomed by fans and friends around the globe and experiencing it all with a great bunch of guys.

See you all again soon ,,/."

Mr. Noordenburg appears on Pestilence's 2021 studio album 'Exitivm' and compilation of newly recorded songs 'Levels of Perception' (2024).

(source: Pestilence)

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