Metal Anarchy

Voivod will be reuniting with former vocalist/bassist Eric “E-Force” Forrest during their European tour. He will be filling in for frontman Denis “Snake” Bélanger.

The band commented:

“Eric Forrest (aka E-Force) to the rescue as Denis Bélanger (aka Snake) needs to attend to a family matter this summer.

E-Force from 1994 to 2000 was the lead singer and bass player for the formidable power trio years of Voïvod. Upon return from a successful UK/Ireland tour with festivals in Iceland, Netherlands and Spain, Snake received news that weighed heavily on him and needed to make a very tough decision.

The band unanimously agreed that family matters most and were set to cancel the upcoming run of summer European shows from July 10 to August 16, when Snake suggested perhaps the band could carry on if E-Force was available and interested. After all, Eric is part of the Voïvod family and is actively performing, but dealing with his own health issues.

Once reached, Eric was beyond flattered, and said he’d be able to clear his schedule and his health was in check.

A set list has been worked out. Rocky, Chewy and Away look forward to performing with E-Force and will be thinking of Snake. The show will go on and the Cosmic Voïvod Multiverse keeps expanding.

We are Connected!”

Forrest added:

“Greetings to all! I am honoured and blessed to be asked to fill in for Snake this summer, to keep the Voïvod fans, band, legacy in motion!! I’m very thrilled to be part of this tour. I never ever imagined this, but I’m happy and motivated to step in and take care of business…Can’t wait to see you all! Merci, santé”

Tour Dates:

07/10 Milan, ITA – Frantic Fest warm-up
07/11 Cagliari, ITA – Cueva Rock
07/13 Zagreb, HRV – Vintage Industrial
07/14 Budapest, HUN – Analog Music Hall
07/15 Vienna, AUT – Arena
07/16 Vizovice, CZE – Masters Of Rock
07/18 Leoben, AUT – Area 53 Festival
07/20 Salzburg, AUT – Rockhouse
07/21 Munich, GER – Feierwerk
07/22 Weinheim, GER – Cafe Central
07/23 Essen, GER – Turock
07/25 Brande-Hornerkirchen, GER – Headbangers Open Air
07/27 Gdansk, POL – Drizzly Grizzly
07/28 Warsaw, POL – Hydrozagadka
07/29 Bratislava, SLO – Randal Club
07/30 Belgrade, SER – Zappa Barka
07/31 Brasov, ROM – Rockstadt Extreme
08/02 Sofia, BUL – Mixtape 5
08/03 Thessaloniki, GRE – Eightball Club
08/04 Athens, GRA – Gazarte Ground Stage
08/07 Ancora, POR – Sonic Blast Festival
08/09 Kortrijk, BEL – Alcatraz Festival
08/10 Trier, GER – Mergner HOF
08/11 Aarau, SWI – KIFF
08/14 Francaville al Mare, ITA – Frantic Festival
08/16 Carhaix, FRA – Motocultor Festival