SOULFLY Splits With Longtime Bassist MIKE LEON

Soulfly and longtime bassist Mike Leon have parted methods after 10 years. Each events have issued statements and the entire thing looks like it was a reasonably pleasant cut up. Soulfly has recruited Max Cavalera’s son Igor Amadeus for his or her Could 3 present, although no official alternative has but been introduced.

“After many robust years collectively, Soulfly is parting methods with bassist Mike Leon,” wrote Soulfly in an announcement. “The tribe are nonetheless performing on the upcoming Mexico Metropolis’s Nu Metallic Revolution on Could third with the Sorcerer, Igor Amadeus, of Cavalera band, Go Forward And Die and Therapeutic Magic filling in.

“We’re going in several instructions now and we thank Mike for on a regular basis spent with us rocking onerous on stage!”

Leon additionally commented, saying: “After an unbelievable 10 12 months journey with Soulfly/Cavalera, the time has come to maneuver on and pursue new alternatives. I am deeply grateful for the experiences, the music, and the relationships constructed alongside the way in which—it has been an honor to develop alongside such devoted followers.

“I have been proud to contribute to the music group by means of my work as Director of Artist Relations with ENKI Circumstances, supporting artists with trade main gear safety, and can proceed to take action.

“As I look forward, I am excited to give attention to exploring and creating new musical alternatives! Thanks to everybody who’s been a part of the journey thus far—this is to the subsequent chapter!”