Sleep have parted ways with guitarist Matt Pike. Bubba Dupree (Void) will now be taking his place. Dale Crover (Melvins) has also been recruited as a replacement for former drummer Jason Roeder. The following was said about Pike’s departure: “The music and art are alive and after the decades of obstacles that Sleep has overcome,…
Beast In Black have recruited Markus Venehsalo as their second guitarist. The musician will be heard on the band’s upcoming album. The group issued the following statement: “We have some exciting news to share with you! First of all, we want to extend our deepest thanks to our friend and amazing guitarist Daniel Freyberg for…
Burnt By The Sun have officially announced their return. Notably, the band’s current lineup also finds them joined by Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher. The group issued the following statement: “After 15 years of hibernation, Burnt by the Sun have officially reactivated. The New Jersey-born metal/hardcore act responsible for aughts crushers ‘Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution’…
Evil Island (The Blood Brothers, etc.) have officially welcomed guitarist Todd Weinstock (ex-Glassjaw) to the band. This news comes after the group released their debut single, βTiger Baby,β last month. View this post on Instagram
Cradle Of Filth have officially welcomed Joff Bailey (Savage Messiah) to the band as their new guitarist. Frontman Dani Filth commented: “Three shows into the #MajesticInDeathUSTour2026 and we feel it about time to introduce the new guitarist in @cradleoffilth π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π»π€π» Please join us in officially welcoming to the band JOFF BAILEY. Joff has already worked…
Crytpa have officially welcomed guitarist Victoria Villarreal to the band. The group confirmed her addition in the below Instagram post: View this post on Instagram
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has recruited guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) for his upcoming live shows. He joins drummer Blas Elias (ex-Slaughter), bassist Matt Thorne (Rough Cutt), and guitarist Erik Ferentinos. The tour will find Pearcy celebrating the 40th anniversary of RATT’s “Dancing Undercover.” Hoekstra will make his live debut at the Adventist Health Amphitheatre in…
40 Below Summer have officially welcomed Anthony Bordonaro (Redefined, Radio Royalty) to the band as their new guitarist. He will replace David Mondragon. The group commented: “New member announcement We would like you all to welcome @anthonybgtr to the 40 Below family. A few months back @davidthedragon925 told us he could no longer continue on…
Escuela Grind have welcomed Jake Sanders to the band as their new drummer. He will be taking over for Jesse Fuentes, who is now replacing Tom Sifuentes on guitar. The group issued the following statement: βThe next chapter of Escuela Grind. Itβs time to introduce you all to our new drummer! @jrs.drms blast beats are…
Godsmack have recruited guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff for their upcoming live shows. They will be filling the void left by former members Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin. Erna said the following while discussing Rombola and Larkin’s departures with TalkShopLive: “[Shannon] gave me the best years in this band. Tony as well. Those…
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