Havok announces the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos

September 22, 2015

Denver, Colorado thrash maniacs HAVOK have announced the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos (Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage) after parting ways with Mike Leon. Leon, who spent two years with HAVOK and appeared on the band’s 2013 release Unnatural Selection, will be joining metal icons SOULFLY on their upcoming North American tour. HAVOK vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez comments on Mike’s departure, “Mike is an amazing musician and rock-solid performer! I would like to thank him for lending his talent to the band for two years. I will always love the music he writes and appreciate his abilities.”

The newly indoctrinated Schendzielos will record bass on HAVOK’s upcoming fourth studio album and take part in the band’s upcoming North American headlining tour. The bassist said this about joining the band,

“I’m incredibly excited to be working with Havok. Been friends with the dudes forever, always have a blast with ’em, and now I get to thrash with ’em! I have big shoes to fill…Mike is a really, really solid player, but I think my playing style will mix in really well and fans will dig it. The new music is by far the coolest Havok I’ve ever heard. Can’t wait to release it!”

HAVOK lead guitarist Reece Scruggs of his new bandmate,

“Nick’s skills are documented, go check it out yourselves. He’s a guy that’s well respected amongst our peers and loved by his friends and band mates. It was an obvious choice to get him for the record and upcoming tour,”

HAVOK are setting out on a major North American headlining tour as they are just about finished with their new album. Check out the tour dates below: