EXHUMED Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement

May 9, 2005

Californian gore-metallers EXHUMED have parted ways with longtime guitarist Mike Beams. "Mike felt that he had burnt himself out on EXHUMED through all the touring and everything and just wasn't really motivated to continue on and give 110 percent the way that he had in the past," stated band founder Matt Harvey.

Beams' decision to leave the group came in the middle of the recording sessions for the band's new album of cover songs, "Garbage Daze Re-Regurgitated", which in turn set back recording deadlines. New guitarist Wes Caley (ex-UPHILL BATTLE) came into the band after much of the initial recording was done and contributed guitar solos on the new album. "Wes is a great guitar player, and was the perfect addition to the band," stated Harvey.

"We all wish Mike the best, and we're sorry to see him go, but we respect his decision and are thankful for all the years he's put into the band. We think that bringing Wes in is going to take what we're doing to a whole new level." Caley added: "I've been a fan of EXHUMED for a long time, so this is a really great thing! We are on the same page musically, and with everything else as well. I can't wait to get out and play some serious metal! I am happy to drink all the free beer that I hope will be in abundance out there, all over the world..."

Due to the delay caused by the lineup change, the release of "Garbage Daze Re-Regurgitated" will be postponed until late summer. The album is being mastered by Scott (PIG DESTROYER) Hull and produced by the band themselves, along with Matt (CRETIN) Widener. More details as they are confirmed.

As previously reported, songs set to appear on "Garbage Daze Re-Regurgitated" include the following (original composer/performer listed first):

HEXX – "Twice as Bright, Half as Long"
EPIDEMIC - "In Fear We Kill"
AMEBIX - "The Power Remains"
UNSEEN TERROR - "Uninformed"
G.B.H. - "Necrophilia"
PENTAGRAM - "The Ghoul"
SIEGE - "Drop Dead"
MASTER - "Pay to Die"
METALLICA - "Trapped Under Ice"

EXHUMED recently announced the addition of bassist/vocalist Leon del Muerte to the group's ranks. Leon, known for his guitar work with EXHUMED (1996-1997) and IMPALED (1998-2001),has been with the band as a touring bass player throughout the "Anatomy is Destiny" tour work, encompassing three U.S. tours, two European tours, as well as in Japan, Canada, Australia and Iceland.

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