Guitairst Cis Deman has announced his upcoming exit from Belgian post-metallers Stake. A statement shared overnight reads as follows:
“This is a message from Cis:
It is with a mix of emotions that I announce I am leaving the band.
This has been a wild ride, and I want to thank my fellow brothers in arms Jesse, Brent, and Joris for the incredible journey we have shared. I also extend my thanks to the fans and the STAKE team for their unwavering support over the years.
For the last months I have stripped myself to the bone to see what I truly want in this life. It has led me to the conclusion that I must pursue my dream to move to the USA and seize the new opportunities that lay before me.
‘Sometimes a painter must step back to see the complete picture.’ With this in mind, I will let my guitar resonate in the deep for one last time on the 1st and 2nd November in Kortrijk.”
His final shows with the band will take place November 01st and 02nd as part of the band’s 20th anniversary shows at the Landmarck in Kortrijk, Belgium.
