Enslaved - Drummer Cato Bekkevold Quits The Band
Enslaved's drummer since 2003, Cato Bekkevold is calling it quits. He would like to spend more time with his daughter, and he is not perfect physically for drumming in the band anymore. His last show will be at Hellfest 2018 in France. The band has not announced a replacement yet, but Cato mentioned Iver Sandøy as a future drummer in his video announcing his retirement.
In other news, Enslaved also announced a European co-headlining tour with High On Fire for September and October. Tickets go on sale today June 21st.
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In other news, Enslaved also announced a European co-headlining tour with High On Fire for September and October. Tickets go on sale today June 21st.
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Posted: 21.06.2018 by Unknown user
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| The Galactician Posts: 400  |
This is a bummer. As a big fan of the band and a fellow drummer, I really admired Cato's playing a lot. Glad I got to see him live with the band a handful of times.
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| Tuonelan Posts: 168  |
Cato is a fantastic drummer and I really appreciated his work with Enslaved. Hope that he enjoys his time with his daughter and that the fish are biting. This is sure to be a big blow to Ivar and Grutle. They have often said in interviews that finding Cato was a huge influence on the positive direction of the band.
---- For ages we have wandered Under the wings of deception Too long have we been waiting For the long winter to end
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459  |
Good luck to Cato and his family. Have seen him live a couple of times and met him once. Fantastic drummer and a funny guy. Great contribution to Enslaved. Will be missed but he is making the right decision for himself and his family.
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| Liquid Posts: 43  |
Written by Tuonelan on 21.06.2018 at 19:52 Agreed. Though when he joined, they were transitioning from a more standard viking/black metal outfit to what they are now. I would think with an established sound, they could find a drummer that fits their needs. Much like they did with the new keyboardist. I hope. But really, 15 years is a long time to keep a job, haha.
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| Tuonelan Posts: 168 |
Written by Liquid on 22.06.2018 at 07:37 More of a blow to morale than to the musical direction. Cato brought stability and quiet competence at the back. There again, Ivar Sandøy is a long-time collaborator, so that must make the transition easier.
---- For ages we have wandered Under the wings of deception Too long have we been waiting For the long winter to end
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| Darkside Momo Retired Elite Posts: 9089  |
Sad news indeed. At Hellfest they asked us to cheer for him, something we certainly did!
---- My Author's Blog (in French)  "You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you" "I've lost too many years now I'm stealing back my soul I am awake"
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