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The Sword Call It Quits

The Sword have officially called it quits. The news was confirmed by vocalist/guitarist John D. Cronise. Cronise said the following: “Hello friends, I find it my duty to inform you that, after much contemplation, I have reached the difficult conclusion that it’s time to bring The Sword‘s long and storied career to a close. When…

October 20, 2022

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Rivers Of Nihil Part Ways With Vocalist Jake Dieffenbach

Rivers Of Nihil have parted ways with founding vocalist Jake Dieffenbach. Bassist/vocalist Adam Biggs will be handling his parts during the band’s upcoming live shows. The group issued the following statement: “We would like to inform our fans and colleagues alike that we’ve parted ways with Jake Dieffenbach. Jake was a founding member of Rivers…

October 20, 2022

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I Am Morbid Part Ways With Guitarist Kelly McLauchlin

According to Blabbermouth, I Am Morbid (ex-Morbid Angel, etc.) have parted ways with guitarist Kelly McLauchlin (ex-Possessed). Richie Brown (Exmortus) has since taken his place. You can see fan-filmed footage of the band performing with Brown below:

October 17, 2022

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I Am Morbid, News

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Guitarist Stephen “Stevis” Harrison And Drummer Aric Improta Exit Fever 333

Guitarist Stephen “Stevis” Harrison and drummer Aric Improta have announced their departures from Fever 333. Frontman Jason Aalon Butler is now the only remaining member of the band. Harrison said the following: “Aric and I have decided to leave Fever 333. I won’t get into the details but things were pretty bad internally. That plus…

October 3, 2022

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Fever 333, News

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Vocalist Ryo Kinoshita Exits Crystal Lake

Vocalist Ryo Kinoshita has announced his departure from Crystal Lake. The band are currently holding open auditions to find a replacement. Kinoshita issued the following statement: “I have decided to leave Crystal Lake. I sincerely apologize to all the fans and everyone involved for whom I have caused a great deal of trouble since the…

September 28, 2022

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Crystal Lake, News

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Tristania Call It Quits

Tristania have officially called it quits. As a result, all of the band’s “future plans, including [their] scheduled Latin America Tour in December, have been cancelled.” The band issued the following statement: “TRISTANIA IS NO MORE After 26 years on the international metal scene, the members of Tristania have this week taken the heavy decision…

September 18, 2022

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Torche Plan To Call It Quits Following The Departure Of Steve Brooks

Torche’s Steve Brooks has revealed that the band will be calling it quits following their tour with Meshuggah, Converge, and In Flames. This news comes after the vocalist/guitarist previously said that he was planning to exit the group after the aforementioned trek. Brooks said the following about the band’s demise in a past Instagram comment…

September 16, 2022

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News, Torche

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Paradise Lost Part Ways With Drummer Waltteri Väyrynen

Paradise Lost have officially parted ways with drummer Waltteri Väyrynen. The band have since recruited Guido Montanarini (Strigoi) as a fill-in. Väyrynen commented: “Dear Fans and friends, I’m sad to announce that I’m leaving my position as the drummer of Paradise Lost. It’s been an incredible journey and I’m insanely proud to have been a…

September 7, 2022

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Plague Years Drop Off Tour With Creeping Death, 200 Stab Wounds, Etc. After Parting Ways With Drummer Mike Jurysta

Drummer Mike Jurysta has exited Plague Years. As a result, the band will be unable to make their previously scheduled tour. The group issued the following statement: “Unfortunately we have to drop off the tour with Creeping Death, 200 Stab Wounds, SpiritWorld, and Tribal Gaze. Mike has decided to leave the band, and with that,…

August 30, 2022

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Are Circa Survive Calling It Quits? (UPDATED)

UPDATE: Anthony Green has since denied the rumors: No https://t.co/r28PxHIArF — anthony green (he/him) (@AnthonyGreen) August 31, 2022 Original Story: Circa Survive appear to have broken up. The rumors originated from a statement that the band posted on Patreon. The SOTS Podcast shared a screenshot of that from Reddit:

August 30, 2022

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Circa Survive, News

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