In a surprising announcement, Bassist/vocalist Mike Dean has exited Corrosion of Conformity after forty years in the band he formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982. Mike has led the band as lead vocalist during two separate stints as the lead vocalist and his distinctive bass style helped guide the band over the years. Citing the distance between band members, the death of co-founder Reed Mullin, and then some other factors have led Mike to step down. The split seems amicable with both the remaining members and wishing each others well. COC continues to make progress on recording their next album, due for release in 2025. The bands’ next gig is Lamb of God’s Headbanger’s Boat! Continue reading
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Fuming Mouth Dismisses Drummer James Davis From The Band
Fuming Mouth, who released one of Ghost Cult’s top albums of 2023, Last Day Of Sun, has dismissed drummer James Davis from the band. The band has not named a replacement and will begin searching for a new fill-in drummer for their upcoming UK tour in January. See the full dates below. Continue reading
Opeth Parts Ways with Drummer Martin Axenrot, US Tour with Mastodon Starts Tonight
Opeth has announced that longtime drummer Martin Axenrot (Bloodbath, ex Witchery) has parted ways with the band, effective immediately. As Opeth is about to embark on their US tour tonight, November 16th, 2021 with Mastodon and Zeal & Ardor, Sami Karppinen will fill in for the tour. Axerot joined Opeth in 2006, replacing previous drummer Martin Lopez (Soen) and performing on Watershed, Heritage, Pale Communion, Sorceress and 2019’s In Cauda Venenum. Read the bands’ statement here.