Hacride announce new drummer, live footage available

Hacride have announced that they have parted ways with their drummer, Olivier Laffond, and have recruited Mike Roponus (Om Mani) to replace him. He had already been filling in for a few months because of Olivier's wife's pregnancy. Olivier has now decided to leave the band, to focus on his new family responsibilities.

The band's vocalist, Samuel Bourreau, writes: "It feels a bit weird for us because we have had the same stable line-up since the band's birth. On top of being a great friend Mike has proved to be one of the best drummer known to us. We are glad to have him as a full member of Hacride." Whether Mike Roponus will remain with Om Mani is unclear for now.

The band introduced their new drummer last Thursday at a show in Toulouse, France. Some video footage of this event is available. It also includes a performance of their song 'On the Threshold of Death', off their sophomore album 'Amoeba'. Watch it below. They have also updated their Myspace page.

Read the announcement on Myspace.

UPDATE: Om Mani have indicated that Mike Roponus will still be playing with them. Read the announcement on their Myspace page.