Full assertion from the band as follows: “We might by no means thought this second would come however, after twenty years of friendship and collaboration, Paolo determined to vary his life’s path and take a step again from the band. The pandemic turned out being an especially powerful problem for everybody, particularly musicians. After attempting every part potential to cling to the music enterprise with out “shortcuts”, Paolo discovered one other job that, though outdoors our discipline, was an amazing alternative for him and granted stability throughout these turbulent occasions.
“When life began getting again to regular, permitting us to play dwell exhibits once more, we encountered many difficulties in making his new commitments coexist with our touring schedule. Paolo tried actually arduous for over a 12 months to make it occur, even involving short-term replacements like Ludovico Cioffi (Delain), who we thank loads for his assist, however sadly these weren’t the required situations to make all of it work. Subsequently, he took the powerful resolution to step down from his function in Fleshgod Apocalypse. He’ll at all times stay a part of our household.
“Shifting ahead, the band will stay a 5 piece unit, with Francesco taking over bass duties and Veronica now dealing with all clear vocals. We assist his resolution and we invite you all to affix us in wishing him and his household all the perfect. As a final reward to our followers, we determined to portrait this transition with a bit of artwork, by the succesful palms of visionary Italian photographer Francesco Esposito, who created the masterpiece you possibly can see right here. Paolo will at all times be with us, we would not be the place we stand at present with out his contribution. Thanks all on your fixed love and assist, see you on the street.”