Montreal, Quebec, Canada based melodic death metal warriors KATAKLYSM have announced new drummer JAMES PAYNE replacing OLI BEAUDOLIN.
KATAKLYSM are set to release "UNCONQUERED", due to be unleashed 9/25/2020 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
KATAKLYSM have announced guitarist JF DAGENAIS has been diagnosed with COVID19.
KATAKLYSM unleashed "MEDITATIONS", 6/1/2018 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
FROM KATAKLYSM:
*New Drummer alert !
Kataklysm have officially parted ways with drummer Oli beaudoin, we would like to thank him for his work on the past four albums and his professionalism on the live stage over the last few years , we wish him all the best with his future Endeavors.
With that being said, we are excited to welcome acclaimed Los Angeles based drumming monster James Payne ( Hour of Penance, Hiss from the Moat , Vital Remains ) to the Kataklysm family, James will be behind the throne for the upcoming “Unconquered” world campaign and beyond . Please Give him a warm welcome
James Payne statement : “I am thrilled and honored to join Kataklysm and participate in a piece of their amazing legacy! I've been a fan of the band since I was in High school, and to think of sharing the stages around the world with them is incredible! I can't wait to start this experience and give the fans all I have behind the drums at every show we'll play and beyond !
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-