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Archspire Part Ways With Drummer Spencer Prewett

Archspire have parted ways with drummer Spencer Prewett. The band are holding open auditions to find his replacement. The group commented: “After more than 15 incredible years together, Spencer Prewett is departing from Archspire. We are immensely proud of all we’ve accomplished as a band, from traveling the world multiple times to releasing four albums,…

September 23, 2024

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Archspire, News

Archspire, Metal, Spencer Prewett, split
Bassist Mike Dean Exits Corrosion Of Conformity

Mike Dean has announced his departure from Corrosion Of Conformity. The bassist says his decision was related to distance and the passing of drummer Reed Mullin. Dean said the following: “Recently I made a decision to step away from Corrosion Of Conformity, a band started 40 odd years ago by Reed Mullin, Woody Weatherman, and…

September 20, 2024

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Corrosion Of Conformity, News

Corrosion Of Conformity, Metal, Mike Dean, split
Bassist Adam Roethlisberger Exits Vitriol Mid-Tour

Bassist Adam Roethlisberger has apparently left Vitriol mid-tour. Guitarist/vocalist Kyle Rasmussen commented: “Update: Full Terror Assault Fest today. Our performance is at 8:30.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departure of founding member, bassist, and co-vocalist, Adam Roethlisberger. After a very rocky start to the tour, Adam felt it was the time to…

September 5, 2024

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News, Vitriol

Adam Roethlisberger, Metal, split, Vitriol
Mike Shinoda Explains Drummer Rob Bourdon’s Exit From Linkin Park

As previously reported, Linkin Park recently reunited with Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) in place of their late frontman Chester Bennington and Colin Brittain in place of their former drummer Rob Boudron. Now, during a new interview with Billboard, vocalist, guitarist, etc. Mike Shinoda offered an explanation for Boudron’s departure, saying “he wanted to put some…

September 5, 2024

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Linkin Park, News

Colin Brittain, Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, new drummer, Rob Boudron, split
Guitarist Mike Spreitzer Announces His Departure From DevilDriver

Mike Spreitzer has officially announced his departure from DevilDriver. The guitarist says he “would rather not sit at home waiting for this to become a full-time job any longer.” Here’s Spreitzer’s full statement: “After 20 years of playing guitar for DevilDriver, I have decided it is time to go my own way. Since around 2014,…

September 3, 2024

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DevilDriver, News

DevilDriver, Metal, Mike Spreitzer, split
It Dies Today Part Ways With Drummer Mike Mirusso

It Dies Today have parted ways with drummer Mike Mirusso. John Runkle will now be taking his place. The band commented: “Hey all, we wanted to provide an update as you’ve been seeing a new face with us recently. We wanted to extend our love to our boy Nick Mirusso. We have decided to mutually…

September 2, 2024

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It Dies Today, News

It Dies Today, John Runkle, Metal, Mike Mirusso, new drummer, split
Primal Fear Have Parted Ways With Four Members

Primal Fear have parted ways with guitarist Alex Beyrodt, guitarist Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré, and bassist Alex Jansen. Replacements have yet to be revealed. The departing members commented: “Dear fans and friends of Primal Fear, we unfortunately have to inform you today that Alex Beyrodt, Tom Naumann, Michael Ehré and Alex Jansen, who helped…

August 23, 2024

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News, Primal Fear

Alex Beyrodt, Alex Jansen, Metal, Michael Ehré, Primal Fear, split, Tom Naumann
Guitarist Galder Exits Dimmu Borgir

Tom Rune Andersen, aka Galder, has announced his departure from Dimmu Borgir. The guitarist commented: “Yesterday I played my last show with Dimmu Borgir. After almost 25 years of making music and playing with Dimmu Borgir I have decided to leave the band. I have been thinking about this for years and as many of…

August 18, 2024

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Dimmu Borgir, News

Dimmu Borgir, Galder, Metal, Old Man’s Child, split
Drummer Jason Bittner Exits Overkill

Jason Bittner has announced his departure from Overkill. The drummer is leaving the band due to his commitments to Shadows Fall and Category 7. Bittner said the following: “On August 1, 2024, I played the Vagos Metal Fest in Portugal, and it was the last show I will play in the band Overkill. For a…

August 5, 2024

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News, Overkill

Category 7, Jason Bittner, Metal, Overkill, Shadows Fall, split
Aerosmith Retire From Touring, Cancel Remaining Farewell Dates

Aerosmith have officially announced their retirement from touring. As such, the remaining dates on the band’s “Peace Out” farewell tour have been cancelled. The group commented: “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some…

August 2, 2024

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Aerosmith, News

Aerosmith, cancelled tour, Retirement, split