A few days ago, bassist Randy Piro announced that he is leaving HATE ETERNAL. He commented:
"I am at a crossroads in my life and I feel the need to change direction, I will be devoting my creativity to GIGAN and my schooling.
"From the deepest pits of my heart I thank Erik Rutan, Derek Roddy, Jared Anderson (may he rest in peace), and everyone in the HATE ETERNAL family for believing in my abilities, and bestowing upon me the honor of playing in one of the most extreme bands the world has ever heard.
"HATE ETERNAL has played a massive role in my life, and I will always look upon my time spent jamming with Erik and Derek with warm emotions. I wish Erik Rutan and the band the world and its spoils, for the Hate truly is Eternal…"
Earlier today, Blabbermouth confirmed that Alex Webster of CANNIBAL CORPSE will be filling in on bass duties on the band's Metal Blade debut (expected to be recorded this summer and put out around October.) Webster issued the following statement:
"I am very excited to be participating in the recording of HATE ETERNAL's next album," Webster says in a statement. "Erik [Rutan, HATE ETERNAL leader] is an amazing guitarist and songwriter, and one of my best friends. As bassist for the new album, I will do my best to make the strongest contribution possible to a band that has already proven itself to be at the highest level of brutality and musicianship."
Webster and Rutan have had a close working relationship prior to collaborating on HATE ETERNAL's new album. Rutan produced CANNIBAL CORPSE's latest CD, "Kill" (2006)
