VOIVOD - Former Vocalist ERIC FORREST Joins Band On Stage At Hellfest; Video Footage Online
June 23, 2009, 15 years ago
Ex-VOIVOD vocalist Eric Forrest (E-FORCE / PROJECT: FAILING FLESH) performed 'Tribal Convictions' with his former bandmates on July 19th at the Hellfest in Clisson, France. He has issued the following statement, video footage is available below.
"Well, well, well,Anyone see Voivod last Friday at Hellfest? I sure did. It was a real honour and privilege to join Voivod on stage to sing 'Tribal Convictions' with Snake. Had a fuckin blast! Great to be part of the 'Vod family once again :)
Off to the USA tommorrow to sing on the next Project: Failing Flesh Record. Life is good...."
Eric
As previously reported, Voivod's new album, Infini, is currently streaming in its entirety at VoivodInfini.info
Infini, which includes the last 13 Voivod tracks to be written with late guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, sees it North American release date today, Tuesday June 23rd.
Infini is available as a deluxe digi-pack CD and digital download with the double-LP vinyl pressing now available here.
Voivod is currently touring in Europe, hitting a number of open-air festivals in support of Infini. Voivod's touring lineup includes Denis "Snake" Bélanger (vocals), Michel "Away" Langevin (drums), Jean-Yves "Blacky" Thériault (bass) and MARTYR's Dan Mongrain (guitars).
The band has also recently announced a handful of Canadian dates with New Orleans, LA's DOWN. A listing of confirmed Voivod appearances can be found below with more details to be announced soon.
Tour dates:
June
23 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Csamok (with Down)26 - Balingen, Germany - Bang Your Head Festival
27 - Bologna, Italy - Gods Of Metal Festival
29 - Athens, Greece - Rockwave Festival
July
3 - Quebec City, QC - Woodstock en Beauce4 - Jonquiere, QC - Place Nikitoutagan
11 - Krakow, Poland - Knock Out Festival
12 - Vizovice, Czech Rep. - Masters Of Rock Festival
17 - Quebec City, QC - Festival D'Ete Imperial Theatre
25 - Lorca, Spain - Lorca Rock
26 - Barcelona, Spain - Apolo (with SEPULTURA)
August
6 - Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cummins Theatre (with Down)7 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre (with Down)
8 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall (with Down)
10 - Vancouver, BC - The Commodore (with Down)
14 - Oulu, Finland - Jalometalli Metal Music Festival
15 - Dinkelsbuhl, Germany - Summer Breeze Festival
28 - Bergen, Norway - Hole In The Sky Festival
29 - Oslo, Norway - John Dee
September
18 - Toronto, ON - The Koolhaus (with Down)
