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Borknagar Part Ways With Vocalist Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund

Borknagar have parted ways with vocalist Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund due to “personal reasons.” With him gone, bassist Simen “I.C.S. Vortex” Hestnæs will now be handling vocal duties. The group said the following: “Due to personal reasons, Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund has decided to step down as the lead vocalist of BORKNAGAR. The decision is based on…

February 22, 2019

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Borknagar, News

Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund, Borknagar, Metal, split
Deicide Welcome New Guitarist Chris Cannella

Deicide have welcomed Chris Cannella (Autumn’s End) to the band as their new guitarist. He will be replacing Mark English in the group. The band commented: “When a band has been together for 30 years, change is inevitable. So with that said, we had to make that change. Our long time friend from Arizona, Chris…

February 14, 2019

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Deicide, News

Chris Cannella, Deicide, Mark English, Metal, new guitarist, split
Buckcherry Recruit Drummer Francis Ruiz

Buckcherry have announced the addition of drummer Francis Ruiz to their lineup. He is replacing Sean Winchester, who left the group after recording drums for their new album “Warpaint” (out March 8). Ruiz told Blabbermouth the following: “I’ve been back and forth behind the drums to working with some of the greatest drummers and bands…

January 28, 2019

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Buckcherry, News

Buckcherry, Francis Ruiz, new drummer, Rock, Sean Winchester, split
Guitarist Brian James Confirms He Is No Longer A Member Of Fallujah

Guitarist Brian James has officially confirmed his departure from Fallujah. This news comes after the band recently announced their new album “Undying Light” (out March 15) and their new singer Antonio Palermo. James commented: “To all this may concern— After careful thought, deliberation, and tons of patience, I am displeased to finally announce that I…

January 26, 2019

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Fallujah, News

Brian James, Fallujah, Metal, split
Slaves Part Ways With Jonny Craig Following Relapse

Slaves have parted with frontman Jonny Craig. The singer was removed from the group following a relapse. The band issued the following statement: “To Whom It May Concern: It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that Jonny Craig has been removed from the band Slaves. We all have struggles in our daily life, but…

January 24, 2019

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News, Slaves

Jonny Craig, Rock, Slaves, split
Guitarist Connor Deffley Exits Lorna Shore

Lorna Shore have parted ways with Connor Deffley. The guitarist says he is exiting the group because he feels like “it’s time for [him] to pursue some other opportunities.” The band commented: “Our brother Connor Deffley has stepped down from his position in Lorna Shore. We love him, and will miss him dearly. Without his…

January 23, 2019

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Lorna Shore, News

Connor Deffley, Lorna Shore, Metal, split
Rex Brown Exits Kill Devil Hill, Working On New Solo Album

During a recent interview with Loudwire, Rex Brown (Pantera, etc.) confirmed that he is no longer a member of Kill Devil Hill. With this news, he also revealed that he has a “darker” new solo album in the works. Brown said the following about his split with Kill Devil Hill: “About 2014 in the summertime,…

January 21, 2019

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Kill Devil Hill, News, Rex Brown

Kill Devil Hill, Metal, new album, Pantera, Rex Brown, Rock, split, Vinnie Paul
Evan Brewer Exits Entheos

Evan Brewer has officially announced his departure from Entheos. Tim Walker (Agamemnon) was previously filling in for the bassist, but it is unknown if he will become a permanent member. Entheos commented: “As many of you know, Evan has been missing from touring recently. Unfortunately, his time in Entheos has officially come to an end.…

January 21, 2019

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Entheos, News

Entheos, Evan Brewer, Metal, split
Vixen Plan To Continue With New Singer

Vixen have confirmed that they are planning to continue with a new singer following Janet Gardner’s departure. The band commented: “To all our Vixen friends and fans… Janet felt the time was right to pursue a solo career and devote more time to family. We respect Janet’s bold and courageous decision to leave Vixen and…

January 18, 2019

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Janet Gardner, News, Vixen

Janet Gardner, Rock, split, Vixen
Drummer Joe Letz Exits Combichrist

Joe Letz has announced his departure from Combichrist. The drummer says he is “currently on a road to recovery” and that it is taking him “to a new place in life.” Letz said the following: “After 13 years the time has come for me to make my exit from Combichrist. The decision did not come…

January 17, 2019

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Combichrist, News

Combichrist, Joe Letz, Metal, split