Oliver Pinard Exits CATTLE DECAPITATION to Focus Fully on CRYPTOPSY

Oliver Pinard has officially stepped down from his role in Californian deathgrind outfit Cattle Decapitation, opting to devote his full attention to Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy. The bassist had been juggling duties in both groups but announced via Facebook that it was time to shift his focus entirely.

“Today I’m announcing my departure from Cattle Decapitation.
I’ve been extremely lucky and fortunate to be in 2 major touring bands at the same time. But now it’s time to go home and focus on Cryptopsy and my personal life.
I’m grateful for the 7 years I did with Cattle Decap and everything we accomplished together (Death Atlas, Terrasite and countless world tours). I keep nothing but good memories from that era of my life.
I would like to thanks Travis, Josh, Dave and Bel for their friendship over the years!
Also, thank you to all the fans across the world, one of the most dedicated and passionate fanbase in the extreme metal scene.
That being said, I will take the next few months off to catch my breath & re-energize before coming back on stage later this year.
See you down the road
Oli”

Pinard’s departure marks the end of a 7-year run with Cattle Decapitation, during which time he contributed to two studio albums and numerous world tours. His departure comes as momentum builds around Cryptopsy, who just dropped their brutal new single “Until There’s Nothing Left” and announced their upcoming album An Insatiable Violence, due later this year.

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