Des Kensel has announced his departure from High On Fire. The drummer said he is leaving to focus on “new opportunities and spending time with [his] family.” Here’s Kensel’s full statement: “As a founding member of High on Fire, I feel blessed to have spent the last 21 years traveling around the world pursuing my…
Lamb Of God have officially parted ways with Chris Adler. Art Cruz (Winds Of Plague, etc.) will now serve as the band’s permanent drummer. The group commented: “Dear Lamb of God fans, We returned last week from a great European festival run and our final tour with Slayer in North America. We are excited to…
Obey The Brave have parted ways with guitarist John Campbell and bassist Cory Wilson. This news comes just as the band are preparing to release their new album “Balance” on Friday (July 19). The group commented: “Not gonna lie, 2019 started out a little rough. Most of you have noticed the absence of our brothers…
Nightwish drummer Jukka Nevalainen has officially exited the band. Kai Hahto, who has been touring with the group since 2014, will now serve as a permanent replacement. Nevalainen commented: “It has now been five years since my difficult decision, due to severe insomnia, to step aside from the Vehicle of Spirit of Nightwish. This included…
Wilson guitarist Kyle Landry has announced that he is leaving the band. His final show with the group will take place on July 13 at the Riff Fest in Clarkston, MI. Landry said the following: “HELLO ALL – Kyle Landry here and I have some news for all our amazing fans. The past 9 years…
Jason Klein has announced his departure from Butcher Babies. The bassist is leaving the group so he can have more time to spend with his daughter. Klein issued the following statement: “Getting to tour the world, playing music with my friends, experiences that could never have happened without Butcher Babies. This is my farewell to…
Monuments have parted ways with Chris Barretto. The frontman left the group “due to personal reasons.” The band commented: “Today we announce the departure of Chris Barretto from Monuments due to personal reasons. We have travelled to every inhabited continent on Earth with Chris through the music of ‘The Amanuensis’ and ‘Phronesis’. These memories that…
Primal Fear have parted ways with drummer Francesco Jovino. Michael Ehré (Gamma Ray) will be taking his place. The band commented: “Welcome, Michael, to the Metal Commando and we’re proud to have you! Thanks to Francesco Jovino for four years rocking hard with us and traveling the world. Cesco, we wish you and your family…
As previously rumored, Adema have parted ways with singer Marky Chavez and have since recruited Ryan Shuck (Julien-K, ex-Orgy, etc.) as his replacement. Shuck recently discussed his new role with Loudwire saying he will join the group for “the rest of this year and possibly more.” Shuck said the following: “I’ll just cut to the…
Merel Bechtold has announced her departure from Delain. The guitarist’s final performance with the band will take place on June 23 at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, The band commented: “Dear Delainers, Today we are sharing the news with you that Merel has decided to leave Delain and focus on different musical ambitions.…
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