Recently, Michigan post-hardcore heavyweights, Chiodos, have undergone an unexpected lineup change as they prepare to embark on this fall’s ‘Parks and Devastation Tour’ with A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. If you recall, the band recently brought on guitarist extraordinaire, Thomas Erak, former frontman for The Fall of Troy, before recording Chiodos’ […]
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Chiodos Lose Two Members, Recruit Replacements From RX Bandits, The Mars Volta
Smashing Pumpkins’ Drummer Replaced By Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recently spoke with Music Radar about being honored with the AP Vanguard Award at the inaugural AP Music Awards, their new album, and the future of the band. During that interview, he confirmed that drummer Mike Byrne has left. “Tommy Lee is the drummer on the [Monuments to an Elegy],” he […]
Yellowcard Part Ways With Drummer
According to a post on the band’s Facebook page, Florida pop punk group Yellowcard have parted ways with drummer and founding member Longineu Parsons III. In a joint statement, the band said, “Longineu has decided to pursue other musical interests. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.” Few drummers have managed […]
Terrible Things Reveals New Lineup
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from Fred Mascherino of Terrible Things. Months ago, Fred’s latest musical venture fell apart. As most “supergroups” go, the band lost 2 of it’s 3 members and then fell silent. First, Terrible Things lost guitarist and co/vocalist Andy Jackson to the newly re-formed Hot Rod Circuit. Then, drummer […]
Yves Huts Leaves Epica, Issues Statement
Bassist Yves Huts has announced his departure from symphonic metal band Epica. Huts made the announcement with members of Epica over the weekend via their official website. A note posted by the band read: It is with sadness that we announce that Yves Huts and Epica have decided to part ways. Yves has been with […]
Unwritten Law lose two members after altercation
Due to a physical altercation with singer Scott Russo, guitarist Steve “Kid” Morris and bassist Pat “PK” Kim have left the band. It occurred on the last night of the band’s US tour. Morris, Kim, and Russo have all issued statements regarding the altercation and departure of the members. Read their full statements below: My […]