Bleeding Gods Splits With Bassist Bart Van Wallenberg

Dutch outfit Bleeding Gods signed to Punishment 18 Records last month and is gearing up to reocrd a new album in Germany's Soundlodge Studio, which is due for release at the end of the year. Now the band has also issued the following announcement about parting ways with its bassist:

"Unfortunately Bart has left Bleeding Gods. The decision was made together and there are absolutely no hard feelings to each other.

"Bart has more time now for his children, family and of course his own band NeoCaesar. We wish him all the luck and the best and ofcourse we want to thank him for all his time, fun, beers and enthusiasm!

"In the mean time we want to say hello and a big welcome to Gea Mulder! Gea is known for her bass work in Deadcell, Grindminded and Mirdyn. She soon will be joining Bleeding Gods live on stage!"

Gea adds: "I'm proud to announce that I'll be joining the awesome and promising Bleeding Gods on bass. I love playing their groovy death metal and look forward to playing live and do the recordings for the upcoming album in September!"