Long-time guitarist for Samael, Marco “Mak” Rivao has announced his departure from the band. It appears to be amicable and the band has announced Drop will switch to guitar and the band will seek a replacement on bass. You can read statements from both Mak and the band below. Continue reading
Enigmatic occult rockers Ghost has finally unveiled their new frontman and leader, the replacement for Papa Emeritus III. Rather than another Papa, (an aged Papa Zero was teased), the band has introduced “Cardinal Copia” as their new frontman. Usually, an announcement of this kind is the forerunner to a new single or new album details, which may be incoming from the band. A tour has been announced with new images of the previous Papa incarnation, so its possible the Cardinal one of the many guises the ghost frontman takes in concert.
Sad news this weekend as Frank Mullen has announced he has officially left Suffocation. Although he had already stepped down from full-time touring and nixed future full albums with the band he helped make death metal legends, he had occasionally toured with them. Mullen called this a more permanent, final move in his career. In a video posted to his fan page on Facebook, Mullen said he is done with activity with the long-running band to pursue acting and other projects in the future. Mullen’s final work with the band can be heard on 2017’s … Of The Dark Light album, which was released on Nuclear Blast. As of late, vocalist Ricky Meyers has been replacing Mullen on live performances. Frank will do one last tour with Suffocation later in 2018 before calling it a day. Continue reading
Atlanta doom rock masters Royal Thunder kicking off a new run of headline tour dates on their ongoing run to support their amazing 2017 album Wick (Spinefarm). Supported by Pinkish Black, the tour kicks off tonight in Tampa, FL at the Coppertail Club. Tickets to all dates to the tour on sale via the bands’ website and Facebook. Earlier in the week, the band announced via social media that they have undergone a lineup change. Drummer Evan DiPrima has stepped down from the band and is being replaced by Ken Taberle. The split is said to be amicable. Continue reading
Mid-western blackened death metallers Skeltonwitch have parted ways with drummer Dustin Boltjes. The band has also announced Jon Rice (Scorpion Child, ex-Job For A Cowboy) will take over duties behind the kit for their upcoming tour with Obituary. Continue reading
Yesterday we learned that, due to the progression of Parkinson’s disease in his body, Glenn Tipton will no longer tour with Judas Priest. Continue reading
Long-running thrashers Sodom have parted ways with guitarist Bernd “Bernemann” Kost and drummer Markus “Makka” Freiwald. Founder and bassist/vocalist Thomas “Angelripper” Such is the only original member left in the band. Continue reading
Life of Agony drummer Sal Abruscato has posted to Facebook indicating that he is leaning towards leaving the band. Abruscato is shopping for a deal for his other band, A Pale Horse Named Death, and recently welcomed the birth of his daughter last month, which may be contributing factors. Continue reading
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Stone Temple Pilots have finally confirmed that former ‘X Factor‘ contestant Jeffrey Adam Gutt will be the new vocalist for the band. Not only that, but they’ve also released the first single with the new front man. Continue reading
After over sixteen years with the band, guitarist Brian “Mitts” Daniels has decided to leave Madball. Continue reading