DEATH ANGEL Bassist Quits

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

Death Angel bassist, Dennis Pepa, has announced his departure from the band.

"I've been with DEATH ANGEL since its inception in the '80s and believe it is time for me to move on. Throughout my career with the band, I've brought a punk-influenced edge to the DEATH ANGEL sound, and as an open-minded musician in need of change, I'd like to diversify and explore other opportunities within and beyond the genre of metal. The DEATH ANGEL guys are my family, both literally and figuratively speaking, and I wish them luck on their future endeavors. Many thanks go out to Nuclear Blast Records and the fans, who have extended their support and friendship — I look forward to being involved in new music projects and continuing to connect with all of you."

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

What Dennis Papa really meant:
"I'm bored."

"I've been with DEATH ANGEL since its inception in the '80s and believe it is time for me to move on. I finally realized after 20 years that Metal doesn't pay the bills, so I'm going to explore other genres and play different music. Basically I'm selling out so I can make some money"

Atleast that's what I got from it anyway.

Feelgood · Post by **Feelgood** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

Death Angel rocks.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

I have Fall From Grace. None of the songs really stuck with me. Perhaps I'll have to revisit it again.

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

Why would anyone quit DA? If he's honestly bored and honestly not trying to sell-out. He doesn't have to quit DA to get the release of playing different music.

whitedevilone · Post by **whitedevilone** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

DA already tried their hand at lousy half asses neo-funk before.It was awful.Wonder what dude has in mind?Truthfully though it won't be a tough slot to fill........unless they live in Altoona.Apparently no bass players live here.

Killjingle · Post by **Killjingle** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

maybe the dude wants to own a house someday

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Wednesday Oct 29, 2008

whitedevilone wrote:DA already tried their hand at lousy half asses neo-funk before.It was awful.Wonder what dude has in mind?Truthfully though it won't be a tough slot to fill........unless they live in Altoona.Apparently no bass players live here.

WOW!! Maybe I'll try out. Wait, I live in Altoona and I don't play bass....shit!

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

He could've just started another band. That way nobody is catering to each other. He didn't have to quit DA.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Maybe he's taking a day gig?

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

The only Death Angel that I love and own is "The Ultra Violence" nothing else of there's even comes close to that album, and yes I have heard them all.
Just my opinion.

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Truthfully though it won't be a tough slot to fill........unless they live in Altoona.Apparently no bass players live here.

Why do you think I play in three bands?

In all seriousness, there is a dearth of bassists in our part of the Keystone State. Keeping that in mind, the following rules will help any bass player get a gig in Central PA:

1. Own your own gear.
2. Play in time. Or not.
3. Have a pulse.

By following these simple rules, you too can be a Central PA bassist!

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

grimmbass wrote:
Truthfully though it won't be a tough slot to fill........unless they live in Altoona.Apparently no bass players live here.
Why do you think I play in three bands?

In all seriousness, there is a dearth of bassists in our part of the Keystone State. Keeping that in mind, the following rules will help any bass player get a gig in Central PA:

1. Own your own gear.
2. Play in time. Or not.
3. Have a pulse.

By following these simple rules, you too can be a Central PA bassist!

4. And blame everyone else in the band if something sucks.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

grimmbass wrote: 1. Own your own gear.
2. Play in time. Or not.
3. Have a pulse.

By following these simple rules, you too can be a Central PA bassist!

And here I thought I had to nail Classical Thump to land those sweet gigs 'round these parts.

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Hmmm, is there any money in this bass player thing? It looks easy enough.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Jimi, everything you submit here slays me! Man, that satement says a LOT!--->JMS

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

songsmith wrote:Jimi, everything you submit here slays me! Man, that statement says a LOT!--->JMS

Hopefully the bass players of Rockpage are equally amused.

Know what's really funny? I'm photocopying a receipt today to send in for a rebate, and realize that Johnny put me in the Music Emporium computer system as:

Jimi Hatt
Band Whore

bassgirl · Post by **bassgirl** » Thursday Oct 30, 2008

Jimi Hatt wrote:Hmmm, is there any money in this bass player thing? It looks easy enough.

Well, it does only have 4-strings, so it MUST be easier than a guitar.