German Τhrash Metal veterans KREATOR have recently parted ways with long-time bassist Christian Giesler (part of it since 1995). On the other hand, the band is excited to welcome Frédéric Leclercq as their new bass player. Before joining KREATOR, Leclercq rose to fame with UK based extreme Power Metallers DRAGONFORCE, for whom he handled bass duties from 2005 until recently.