Guitarist/vocalist Patrick Mameli from Netherlands-based legends PESTILENCE has issued the following update:

"Recently, bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (NUFUTIC, OBSCURA) and drummer Yuma van Eekelen (EXIVIOUS, THE NEW DOMINION) have decided to work more intensively on their main projects.

Therefore, bassist Stephan Fimmers (NECROPHAGIST) and drummer Tim Yeung (MORBID ANGEL, DIVINE HERESY, VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL) will join Pestilence for the upcoming new album Obsideo and live performances."

Stephan Fimmer commented:

"I'm looking forward to be part of a great, new Pestilence album, Obsideo. I'm sure that the upcoming album is gonna blast!! It's great to join the band and play with these awesome musicians."

Pestilence 2012 is:

Patrick Mameli - guitar/vocals
Patrick Uterwijk - guitar
Stephan Fimmers - bass
Tim Yeung - drums