Scar Symmetry have parted ways with drummer Henrik Olsson and guitarist Benjamin Ellis. Lawrence Dinamarca (ex-Nightrage, etc.) and Stephen Platt (Collibus, etc.) will now be taking their places. Guitarist/vocalist Per Nilsson commented: “We regret to announce the departure of our drummer, lyricist and founding member Henrik Olsson and our guitarist Benjamin Ellis. This year it’s…
War Curse have parted ways with guitarist Joshua Murphy. Edward Escamilla (Reign) will now be taking his place. Guitarist Justin Roth commented: “It’s on the best of terms that we thank Joshua Murphy for ten years of commitment and for his invaluable contributions to WAR CURSE. Murphy is truly like a brother to me. We’ve…
GWAR have officially recruited Tommy Meehan (Squid Pisser, Cancer Christ) as their new guitarist. He will be performing as a new character called Grodius Maximus. Meehan told Guitar World the following: “I go way back with GWAR; I was friends with Dave Brockie [founder and rhythm guitarist who died in 2014]. We had Dave in…
Crossfaith have officially welcomed guitarist Daiki Koide to the band as a permanent member. His addition comes several years after serving as a touring member. Koide commented: “Since July 2022, I have been playing on many stages with Crossfaith as a support member, and I am delighted to announce that I have officially joined Crossfaith…
Fallujah have officially welcomed Sam Mooradian to the band as a full-time member. The guitarist is currently working with the band on their next album. Fallujah commented: “We’re excited to announce that Sam Mooradian has officially joined the band as a full-time member of Fallujah. Sam’s talents and work ethic have already added a ton…
Bad Wolves have officially welcomed AJ Rebollo (ex-Issues) to the band as their new guitarist. With this news, the group have also shared a new song titled “Knife.” Vocalist DL Laskiewicz commented: “Feels good to be able to be the kind of band that one day works on a ballad and the next works on…
Exhorder have issued a new statement regarding the status of their current guitarist Pat O’Brien (ex-Cannibal Corpse). The band intend to move forward with O’Brien and he will continue to play live shows when possible. The group said the following: “We have been getting a lot of questions asked about whether or not Pat O’Brien…
As previously reported, The Smashing Pumpkins recently launched an open audition in an effort to find their next guitarist. Now, the band have shared a new update on their search. They said the following: “The band has received over 10,000 submissions for the position of additional guitarist. Currently, there are 8 people working full-time to…
Arch Enemy have parted ways with guitarist Jeff Loomis. Joey Concepcion will now be taking his place. Guitarist Michael Amott commented: “It’s been a joy having Jeff play with Arch Enemy for close to a decade, we truly had a blast touring around the world together! We were friends long before we played music together…
Crimson Glory have officially announced their return. The band have reunited with a new lineup featuring founding members Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass), and Dana Burnell (drums), along with new vocalist Travis Wills (Infidel Rising) and new guitarist Mark “Borgy” Borgmeyer (The Lost Boys). The group are planning to release two new songs, “Triskaideka”…
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