Pestilence have recruited Max Blok as their new guitarist. He will be replacing Rutger van Noordenburg in the group. van Noordenburg commented:
“Dear all, my time with Pestilence has come to an end. It is time for new musical adventures. I would like to thank the guys in the band and the management, especially Patrick for his awesome high speed train I was able to board for the last 6 years. We played countless shows in many countries and I feel very fortunate for all the memories created, all the friends made and all the fans out there. It has simply been an amazing experience being welcomed by fans and friends around the globe and experiencing it all with a great bunch of guys.”
Blok continued:
“Stoked to share that I’m now part of Pestilence. Big thanks to Patrick, Michiel and Roel for having me in the band. I’m eager to explore the new paths ahead and see what the future holds.”
Guitarist/vocalist Patrick Mameli added:
“We are very exited to announce, that Max Blok is taking over the second (lead) guitar spot in Pestilence. Wow, that went fast and smooth. Now, back to business: ‘Portals,’ our upcoming album, is targeted for June 2025.”