Former CATTLE DECAPITATION Bassist DEREK ENGEMANN Joins PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS - Metal News-

PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, the project led by the former PANTERA and current DOWN/SUPERJOINT frontman, has announced the addition of former CATTLE DECAPITATION bassist/current SCOUR guitarist Derek Engemann to the group's squad. Engemann — who takes the place of bass player Walter Howard (GRIEVED, OPPRESSIVE FORCE, VAGINAL BEAR TRAP) — will make his live debut with THE ILLEGALS beginning next week on the band's Latin American tour where the band will perform ILLEGALS tracks alongside a selection of PANTERA hits.

Comments Anselmo of the new addition: "Derek is a brother; he's solid, driven, and talented. It's awesome to have him on board and I look forward to jamming and writing with him. We're lucky to have him."

Adds Engemann: "I'm very excited to share the stage with THE ILLEGALS! It's also truly an honour to pay such a great tribute to Dime and Vinnie!"