Samael is losing long-time guitarist Makro. He is leaving the industrial metal band who decided to accept his decision and wish him all the best for his future endeavors. From now on, Drop will take over the guitar duties in Samael and a new bass player will be announced shortly.

Here is a statement from Mak: "As some of you might know I've spent the last 16 years playing guitar for Samael. During those years I had the chance to meet lots of lovely people/fans, which in some cases turned into friendships, and so this statement goes to all of you. I've always been a fan of Passage, Rebellion, Ceremony Of Opposites and when I received a phone call in 2002 from Samael asking me if I'd like to join the band, it felt like an honor and also a chance to make a living out of music. All together we've shared a great amount of good times and I'd like to thank everyone of you for making these moments real. Samael is Vorph and Xy's story and I've been mostly a live interpreter for their music, and I'd like to thank them too for offering me this opportunity.

"Now it is time for me do something different and so I am leaving Samael. Vorph, Xy, Drop and all of the outstanding crew members I've worked with during those years are like family to me and so it shall remain. Thanks again to all of you for making these past years such an awesome journey with Samael!"

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Band profile:	Samael