Whitesnake bassist Michael Devin has left the band according to an official announcement.

“WHITESNAKE & bassist Michael Devin have decided to go their separate ways after an amazingly successful decade together…

“We all wish Michael every success in his life & all his endeavors. Apart from numerous tours, Michael applied his talent to studio albums ‘Forevermore’… ‘The Purple Album’ & ‘Flesh & Blood’. We sincerely thank him for being part of our journey & for all his exceptional gifts he brought to WHITESNAKE…

“God speed, Michael… Know we love you & will miss you…& we wish you well. Once a snake…always a snake…

“WHITESNAKE have secured a new bass player who will be announced very soon.”