HATESPHERE Parts Ways With Drummer, Pulls Out Of HYPOCRISY Tour

December 16, 2009

Drummer Dennis Buhl has quit Danish thrashers HATESPHERE due to "severe back problems." As a result, the band has been forced to cancel its participation in the upcoming HYPOCRISY European tour.

HATESPHERE has recruited former MERCENARY drummer Mike Park (pictured below) to play on the band's upcoming U.S. tour with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, OBSCURA and AUGURY in February/March. Furthermore, HATESPHERE has entered into an agreement with Rune Walther from Dream Fire Agency, which will act as the band's management going forward.

Commented HATESPHERE guitarist Peter "Pepe" Hansen: "This is indeed a new and exciting chapter for HATESPHERE.

"After touring Europe for more than seven years, we finally have the chance to visit the States. It is a huge opportunity for us and we look forward to play for our U.S. fans! A huge thank you to the guys in THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, who were kind enough to invite us!

"Unfortunately, we have to cancel the European tour with HYPOCRISY due to our change of drummer and personal reasons. However, it's a pleasure to have Mike behind the drums. We've known him for several years, and he wanted to play fast for a long time and now it's finally happening, so obviously we're happy!

"We promise to return both during the summer at the festivals and in the autumn."

Added Mike Park: "I've always been a big fan of HATESPHERE and I've known the guys for a long time so it was quite natural to take over from Dennis. The opportunity came as an extension of my break with MERCENARY and I feel great sitting behind the drums in a hard-hitting and professional band as HATESPHERE. I've already played my first three concerts with the guys and it was fantastic. The energy, the drive and comradeship is exceptional — just as it should be. Now I look forward to show the HATESPHERE banner in the U.S!"

HATESPHERE's latest album, "To The Nines" entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 36. The CD was recorded over a nine-day period at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MOONSPELL, DARK TRANQUILLITY, GOREFEST).

The limited-edition version of the album includes three bonus tracks and a bonus video clip.

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