"World Management and MORBID ANGEL would like to let the fans know that rumors about Pedro 'Pete' Sandoval's [drums] back surgery are, in fact, true. Pete has suffered for a long time with a deteriorating disc problem. He was in daily pain and needed to have this done. He has recently been treated by a laser back surgery specialist in Tampa, Florida. He is currently in rehabilitation and doing well.

"Pete is part of our family and the band's history and we all wish him well and a full recovery. Unfortunately, this type of injury, subsequent surgery and rehab cannot be rushed and it will take ample time for him to hopefully be back behind his drums again and out on tour with MORBID ANGEL.

"The band is moving forward on their next recording with Tim Yeung (DIVINE HERESY, ALL THAT REMAINS, NILE, HATE ETERNAL, VITAL REMAINS).

"Currently the guys are in rehearsals in Tampa putting their finishing touches on the songs for the new album, which is slated for [release via Season Of Mist] later this year, with subsequent touring worldwide."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=136944

morbid angel without pete sandoval? that's unpossible!

Mike Browning and Sterling Von Scarborough on bass or GTFO

Mazzy star without Hope Sandoval? that's unpossible!

Nnnnno0o0o0o0o0o!!!!!

Tim Yeung wasn't all that impressive when he played with Vital Remains at the Raven. i didn't like his work with Divine Heresy either.

That sucks!!! The dude is a GOD and a fucking athlete to play shit like that but 46 years old... He ain't got much time left

Don't underestimate the senior citizens you Ulster Bastard

Your english is excellent Keithy my boy, I'm so glad you have adapted to our ways of doing things ol' chap, Hahahaha

Hope he makes a full recovery soon

Pete is my favorite metal drummer. The next album will be awesome but it won't be the same no matter what random replacement they get. At least he didn't Cliff himself.

They haven't released an album since 03. I'm sure Tim is gonna do an awesome job but they should just wait for him to recover

This fucking sucks.. hopefully he just misses one album and comes back. I agree that they should have waited...but on the other hand it has been too long without a new morbid disc. Heretic kicks ass fuck the haters

Buenos dias! How is everyone doing today? OK, Tim - can I hear your kick drum please? Your kick drum only, please. Tim?

Heretic = my fav MA album.

Mike Browning can kiss the collective ass of The Ancient Ones!

ITT: Niggaz on drugz

HERETIC is a monument of death. You don't find balls on a guitar that swing any lower than that.

Yeah, I kinda did one of those "hssst" sharp-intake-of-breath-over-teeth on that one. It's a crazy world we live in.

oh man, a forced listening and a drumstick beating are in order.

I saw the title of this thread and immediately thought of Pablo "Kung Fu Panda" Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants

not scared, Mr. Tappy McSnarefeather