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After months of speculation, WHITESNAKE are thrilled to announce their new bass player/singer... 35 year old MICHAEL DEVIN.

Recently MICHAEL has been playing with LYNCH MOB with new WHITESNAKE drummer, BRIIIAN TICHY.

This completes the new WHITESNAKE line-up & MICHAEL will be featured on their new album, alongside guitarists DOUG ALDRICH & REB BEACH & keyboardist TIMOTHY DRURY.

MICHAEL DEVIN says... "It's an honor to be welcomed into the WHITESNAKE family. I'm a big fan. WHITESNAKE is notorious for exciting musicianship, Davids history is rich, and I'm very proud to be here."

The album is currently being recorded for release on the FRONTIERS label in early 2011. The band will be also returning to touring in support of the new album's release.

Interview with Michael at Whitesnake.com

Hi everyone, hope you all are great! Been sooo F'in crazy busy working on the record. Its going great, still in the early stages of recording but it already sounds immense and rich thanks to a certain Mr Brian Tichy laying down a more classic drum performance than I could have imagined. He is just stunning on the record!

But the reason for this post is to welcome Michael Devin to Whitesnake. We are so happy to have gotten him. Wait till you hear him! He's been hiding out with Kenny Wayne and George Lynch among others, but we got him!
Yes, he's a star and is the complete package in a band mate, but his playing is why he was offered the gig. He's the real deal... Him and Brian are a powerhouse together!

We have a bit of time, but the wait for the new WS record will be worth it. I can't wait really.
You guys are so cool, thanks to you all for your support for me and the guys. We really appreciate it.
Best regards, Doug

June 2010 - WHITESNAKE have officially announced that bassist URIAH DUFFY & drummer CHRIS FRAZIER are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together.

WHITESNAKE wish URIAH & CHRIS every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both made to the legacy of the band.

WHITESNAKE are proud to welcome drummer/vocalist extraordinaire, BRIIAN TICHY... ( www.briantichy.com )

WHITESNAKE are currently in the studio writing & recording the follow up to their award winning 'GOOD TO BE BAD' album, which is expected to be released throughout the world on the FRONTIERS label in Spring 2011 to coincide with their return to touring.

At this time WHITESNAKE are still exploring their options for the position of new Bass Player/Singer...

We had great times with Uriah and Chris. They are friends and amazingly talented players. I remain a huge fan of both of them.

Big news!
We are very excited about the addition of Briian T! He is a Badass for sure no doubt!
BT to the bone!!

Best regards everyone,
Doug

"I've been invited to play at The Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition on May 15th in Bologna Italy.
It looks to a be a lot of fun and a great chance to jam with some amazing musicians! Including Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch and the most funky man in music, Glenn Hughes!!

Its definitely going to be a whirlwind trip no doubt. I'll just be gone for the weekend 2 days in Italy and then straight back to work on the new WS tunes. I bet I won't even be there long enough to even get jet lag. No idea who I'm jamming with, or what we are gonna play....
It's all good though. It's really an honor to be invited to play with such great players. Check out the link for the full lineup.

• Ultimate World Guitar Exhibition

Speaking of new WS songs, David and I are extremely happy with the new ones going!
Even though its still at the demo stage, he sounds absolutely killer! I'm so freaking excited to get these tunes out there even if we have a ways to go before they are released.
Take it easy and all the best
Doug