Gorguts drummer Patrice Hamelin exits band, Michel Bélanger to step in

Canadian death metal group Gorguts, led by Luc Lemay, have announced the departing of drummer Patrice Hamelin, who has decided to step down as drummer for 'personal reasons' and to focus on his business. Hamelin joined the band in 2014, replacing then drummer John Lonstreth, and has spent nearly a decade with the group.

Replacing Hamelin will be Michel Bélanger, who has been apart of The Flaying, Deviant Process, and Beyond Creation.

Lemay shared the following via the band's social profiles:

Hi everyone,
I'm writing today to announce that drummer Michel Bélanger - Drummer will be joining Gorguts, as Patrice Hamelin has left the band for personal reasons and to focus on his business. 

We want to wish Patrice all the best and we want to thank him for all these years for sharing the stage together!

We love you man!!!!!

I've met Michel a few years ago having played two shows with DEVIANT PROCESS from Québec city. His talent struck me right away! He's a very skilled, talented, focused and devoted musician.
We can't wait to hit the stage at Maryland Death Fest next spring with Michel!
Horns up everyone!!!!!'' 

- Luc