Blood Runs Black and Cattle Decapitation. In April 2008, Necrophagist announced that Romain Goulon would be joining the band as their new drummer, replacing Minnemann, who would still be working with Suiçmez on a side project. Necrophagist played in the "Pillage the Village Tour" in 2008 from 26 August 2008 to 10 September 2008 with death metal bands Dying Fetus and Beneath the Massacre. Shows in some areas also included Carcass, Suffocation, 1349 and Aborted. 2008–present: Hiatus In 2008, Necrophagist began work on its next album with new drummer Romain Goulon. According to rumors, two possible names were "The Path to Naught" and "Death to the Faithful". Suiçmez stated that the band would be using seven-string guitars on the album. Muhammed himself will be recording with a new custom shop Ibanez Xiphos guitar with seven strings, as well as 27 frets. Sami Raatikainen is an Ibanez guitar endorser, using a 7 String RG-Series guitar on stage. As of 2012, it is unknown if Necrophagist are still active, or have plans to release a follow-up to Epitaph. This has led to a large amount of speculation on the part of fans, bewildered by the album's long wait. However, in a statement made in August 2012, former drummer Marco Minnemann stated there is indeed progress on a new album, saying "I know people are waiting for the new Necro album so bad. Muhammed is a very close friend of mine and I know he's really concerned about delivering the best album possible. But I personally know there's progress....hang on in there, I'm sure he'll deliver the goods." On 11 September 2013, drummer Romain Goulon issued a statement that Necrophagist are still active and attempting to record a new album, however, there was no indication of when it would be released. Then on 4 April 2016, Goulon replied to a Facebook comment and stated "We're looking for a coffin to mourn the dead", saying that Necrophagist would not be moving forward as a band and are done. Members Final lineup Muhammed Suiçmez – guitar, vocals (1992–2010) Stephan Fimmers – bass (2003–2010) Sami Raatikainen – guitar (2006–2010) Romain Goulon – drums (2008–2010) Former members Jochen Bittmann – bass (1992–2001) Jan-Paul Herm – guitar (1992–1995) Matthias Holzapfel – guitar (1995–2000) Raphael Kempermann – drums (1992–1995) Daniel Silva – drums (1995–1998, 2001–2003) Shahram Naderi – drums (1998–2001) Mario Petrovic – guitar (2000–2001) Slavek Foltyn – drums