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KATAKLYSM: Drummer MAX DUHAMEL Rejoins The Fold; DANZIG Dates Announced

January 12, 2005

Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have parted ways with drummer Martin Maurais due to "personal and professional reasons." Replacing Maurais in the group's lineup is returning skinsman Max Duhamel, who performed on five KATAKLYSM albums, the latest being the critically acclaimed 2002 offering, "Shadows & Dust".

"Max is in full form, focused and sounds outstanding. We're really happy to
have him back in the band permanently," commented bassist Stephane Barbe.

In other news, KATAKLYSM have secured the direct support slot on the upcoming DANZIG North American tour beginning on February 18. Also appearing on the bill are TRIVIUM and EYES OF FIRE. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:

Feb. 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop's
Feb. 19 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Feb. 21 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Feb. 22 – Minneapolis, MN @ 1st Avenue
Feb. 24 - Toronto, ONT @ Guvernment
Feb. 25 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Feb. 26 - Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
Feb. 28 - Boston, MA @ Roxy Theatre
Mar. 01 – New York, N.Y @ Spirit Performance Center
Mar. 02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Mar. 04 - Norfolk, VA @ Norva Theatre
Mar. 05 - Atlanta, GA @ Roxy Theatre

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