Marduk has issued an update titled “Slight Change of Plans” addressing the recent developments and the mixed opinions they have sparked.
Last week, Swedish black metal pioneers Marduk announced the departure of their bassist, Joel Lindholm, stating that he would be replaced by former bassist Magnus “Devo” Andersson for upcoming shows.
The band stated, “Following a series of intolerable stage antics by a heavily intoxicated Joel at Incineration Fest last week, he has decided to vacate his position in the band. Our old friend and bass player Devo has agreed to step in temporarily, so this will not affect any of our upcoming shows.”
Marduk has since issued the following update:
“Slight change of plans: Simon Wizén (Valkyrja) will handle the bass for us at Thronefest this coming weekend. Devo will likely play the remaining festival shows, except for Brutal Assault.”
The recent developments have sparked mixed opinions, which is fair enough. However, it’s worth mentioning that Joel’s escapades in London were the culmination of a string of questionable behaviors.
Despite repeated promises to abide by the alcohol ban he received shortly after joining the band, Joel made multiple attempts to circumvent it by covertly drinking. The most recent example being the infamous Incineration Fest.
We were unaware of his various provocations between songs, as well as the concluding striptease, until that video surfaced on the morning of Steelfest. Watching the first ten minutes was sufficient for everyone involved to conclude that Joel’s time with Marduk had come to an end.
