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Oceano Recruit Drummer Chason Westmoreland For Upcoming Live Shows

Oceano drummer Matt Kohanowski will be missing the band’s upcoming live shows due to “home obligations.” During his absence, Chason Westmoreland (ex-Hate Eternal, etc.) will be filling in. Oceano issued the following statement: “Our drummer Matt unfortunately can’t make this tour due to home obligations. But we’re in good hands. Our long time friend Chason…

July 29, 2022

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News, Oceano

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Mötley Crüe Recruit Drummer Tommy Clufetos After Tommy Lee Breaks Ribs

Earlier tonight (June 16), Mötley Crüe kicked off their stadium tour with Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett in Atlanta, GA. However, drummer Tommy Lee was only able to play five songs with the band due to some broken ribs. Despite this, he plans to continue playing as many songs as he can per show…

June 16, 2022

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As I Lay Dying Recruit Ex-Unearth Drummer Nick Pierce For Immediate Live Shows

As I Lay Dying have recruited ex-Unearth drummer Nick Pierce for their current U.S. tour. He will be filling in for Jordan Mancino, who is sitting out the trek due to “ongoing internal issues.” This news comes after the band previously recruited bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff (Miss May I) and guitarist Ken Susi (Unearth) following the…

June 10, 2022

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As I Lay Dying, guest drummer, Jordan Mancino, Metal, Nick Pierce, Unearth
Opeth Part Ways With Drummer Martin Axenrot

Opeth have parted ways with drummer Martin Axenrot due to “conflict of interests.” As a result, the band will now be playing their immediate live shows with fill-in drummer Sami Karppinen (Therion). Opeth issued the following statement: “Due to conflict of interests, Martin Axenrot is no longer part of the Opeth collective. His replacement for…

November 16, 2021

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News, Opeth

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Korn Drummer Ray Luzier To Miss Upcoming Shows After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Korn drummer Ray Luzier will be missing three of the band’s shows with System Of A Down after testing positive for COVID-19. During his absence, Aric Improta (Fever 333) will be filling in. The group issued the following statement: “Unfortunately, Ray has tested positive for COVID, and he will not be playing the next three…

October 14, 2021

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Korn, News

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Limp Bizkit Performed With Drummer Brandon Pertzborn (Ho99o9, Marilyn Manson) At First Pandemic Era Show

Last night (July 15), Limp Bizkit played their first show since the coronavirus pandemic at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, IN. However, it appears drummer John Otto was unable to make the concert. During his absence, Brandon Pertzborn (Ho99o9, Marilyn Manson) was recruited as a fill-in. [via The PRP]

July 16, 2021

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Limp Bizkit, News

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Intronaut Recruit Cynic Drummer Matt Lynch For 2020 Touring

Intronaut have recruited Matt Lynch (Cynic, etc.) to handle drumming duties on their 2020 dates. The band issued the following statement: “Happy to announce that the great @matte_lynch will be drumming for us on the upcoming tour as well as all scheduled dates for 2020 as long as we don’t drive him insane. Many thanks…

February 13, 2020

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Intronaut, News

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Decapitated Recruit Aborted Drummer Ken Bedene For Upcoming European/UK Tour

Decapitated have recruited Aborted’s Ken Bedene to handle drumming duties on their upcoming European/UK tour. This news comes after the band previously toured with Vader’s James Stewart following Michal Lysejko’s departure. Waclaw “Vogg” Kieltyka commented: “Decapitated are stoked to announce that Ken Bedene will play as session drummer throughout the upcoming Faces of death tour!…

January 27, 2020

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Decapitated, News

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Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren Joins Testament Onstage At Knotfest Colombia

During Testament’s December 6 set at Knotfest Colombia, the band were joined onstage by Megadeth’s Dirk Verbeuren. The drummer was filling in for Gene Hoglan, who was unable to make the show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dirk Verbeuren (@dirkverbeuren) [via Blabbermouth]

December 7, 2019

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News, Testament

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Aerosmith Have Been Performing Without Drummer Joey Kramer

Aerosmith have been performing without Joey Kramer lately due to the drummer needing time to recover from a twisted ankle. During his absence, Kramer’s drum tech John Douglas has been filling in. You can see footage of the band performing with Douglas during last night’s (August 18) show in Atlantic City, NJ below: [via Blabbermouth]

August 19, 2019

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Aerosmith, News

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