PETE SANDOVAL (EX MORBID ANGEL): "I did not leave Morbid Angel in 2013 for religious reasons. I left once, in 2010, due to my back surgery. That was the only departure.."

 

 PETE SANDOVAL, former drummer of Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. death metal legends MORBID ANGEL has explained the real reason he left MORBID ANGEL. 

 PETE SANDOVAL, former drummer of Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. death metal legends MORBID ANGEL was recently diagnosed with autism at 61. . 

MORBID ANGEL unleashed "KINGDOMS DISDAIN", 12/1/2017 via SILVER LINING MUSIC.

On 3/30/2023, the roof collapsed at a MORBID ANGEL show in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS at the APOLLO THEATER killing one and injuring 28, 5 seriously.  . 

 

 

A tornado ravaged through BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS causing heavy rains and the APOLLO THEATER'S roof to collapse. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM PETE SANDOVAL: 

 

Just a small clarification, because some of the information being shared about why I left MA is just NOT ACCURATE

I did not leave Morbid Angel in 2013 for religious reasons.

I left once, in 2010, due to my back surgery. That was the only departure.

Morbid Angel released THEIR 2011 RECORD with their new drummer, and at that point it was clear the band had moved in a different musical direction than my own style. But the real reason I didn’t rejoin later when I was invited back “ was much simpler and more personal: I wasn’t physically or mentally ready to play the songs at the level I expect from myself.

After my surgery, it took me many years to regain my strength, stamina, and confidence. For someone who already struggles with communication and self-expression, it was easier at the time to give a short explanation (Due my beliefs) than to admit how difficult that period really was.

If faith was truly the reason, I obviously wouldn’t be playing these same songs today. The truth is, it took me nearly 12 years to feel capable again.

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/