Australian groove metallers KUNVUK have announced they have parted ways with drummer Virgile Coste and are seeking a replacement. The band has released the following statement:

"It is with a heavy heart that we have to say farewell to our friend and drummer Virgile Coste. Due to visa issues he is being forced to return to his home country of France. This is extremely disappointing for all in the Kunvuk camp as he has been an integral part of our evolution. We wish him nothing but the best.

"He will be performing with us for our next three shows so come out and give him a massive Aussie send off.

"Obviously this leaves us with a vacant drum throne. Any interested drummers are encouraged to get in contact as soon as possible. We have tour commitments that we are aiming to keep, music videos to shoot and international tours to schedule. Our second album Consume Rapture, has just been released and we are only getting started with this sucker.

"Send applications to contact@kunvuk.com with a short bio and any examples you have of your playing style. We are looking forward to trying out all you crazy fuckers."

For more information visit the band’s Facebook page.

Kunvuk released their latest album, Consume Rapture, on June 15th.

According to a press release: “After touring nationally in support of their debut album Immute: Jackals, Kunvuk retreated to their Shadow Mekanik Studios for six months to carve out their stomping and screaming sophomore punch-in-the-face.

Recorded, engineered and mixed again by the band’s guitarist and singer David Hart, Consume Rapture represents a leap forward in intensity and chaos for the band’s sound.”

The album was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (DEATH, SWANS, MASTODON, CONVERGE, BARONESS, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CLUTCH) in New Windsor, NY.

The track ‘Teeth Swallower’ is now available for streaming and free download. Check it out below: