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Guitarist MARC RIZZO Confirms His Departure From SOULFLY To Focus On Solo Projects

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Guitarist Marc Rizzo has confirmed his departure from SOULFLY so that he can focus on his solo projects.

Although Rizzo’s exit from SOULFLY was never officially announced, it was revealed on Thursday (August 5) that FEAR FACTORY’s Dino Cazares would be stepping in to the guitarist role for SOULFLY on their upcoming U.S. tour, which kicks off on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rizzo addressed his absence from the upcoming SOULFLY tour while chatting with fans on Facebook Live, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m just going full forward with my solo project. It’s just better for me. It’s more of a healthier environment for me and my family. And being home more, and do my solo project, which I’m super stoked about. I’ve also got [my new band] HAIL THE HORNS. We’re releasing the video that we did for a KISS cover today. I’ve got REVENGE BEAST. I’ve got ACOUSTIC VENDETTA. Things are good. And I’m doing a lot of good shit. I’m going full forward with my solo project. That’s really where my heart is at, where I get my writing credit, where I get credit for my work and all my hard work gets proper credit. It’s a healthier environment.”

Rizzo joined SOULFLY in 2004, and in 2007 became a member of CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the side project of SEPULTURA co-founders, brothers Max and Igor Cavalera.