Detroit metal act Battlecross have officially announced drummer Alex Bent as a full-time member. A video of Bent performing the song “Ghost Alive” – off their album War Of Will (Metal Blade) – can be seen above. The band issued the following statement:
We would like to officially announce Alex Bent to the Battlecross family! Alex has been ripping it up on stage with us since last July and most recently laid down sick drum tracks on our upcoming third album. It’s been an absolute pleasure and honor to have him part of our family now. For those who haven’t seen how “beast” Alex is behind the kit yet check out this video from Sick Drummer Magazine of Alex playing “Ghost Alive”…Catch us on the road on the Summer of Doom Tour with Crowbar and Lord Dying
The band will be heading out on the road with Crowbar and Lord Dying this May. Dates for the Summer Of Doom Tour can be found here.