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Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Recording Bass For Stone Sour’s New Album

by Zach Shaw | Jun 4, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

Shortly before Stone Sour confirmed bassist Shawn Economaki’s departure, guitarist Jim Root let a picture of a bass player in the studio leak online. At the time, it was unclear who this mysterious bassist was. As it turns out, it’s none other than Skid Row’s Rachel...

Six Feet Under Announces New Guitarist, Rob Arnold Retires From Touring

by Zach Shaw | May 22, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

Six Feet Under have just released their new album Undead today, and are just a few weeks away from hitting the road with Dying Fetus and Revocation. However, that hasn’t stopped Chris Barnes and company from experiencing yet another change in their lineup. This time,...

Prong Explains Their Current Bassist Situation, Perform With Cradle Of Filth’s Dave Pybus

by Zach Shaw | May 17, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

If you’ve seen Prong live recently or have been watching fan filmed footage, you’ll notice something peculiar about their bassist; namely that it’s not Tony Campos. Though he performed on Prong’s latest release Carved Into Stone and is still a member of the band,...

Guitarist Rick Hunolt To Fill In For Exodus’ Upcoming Shows

by Zach Shaw | May 2, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

It was announced yesterday that guitarist Gary Holt would once again be filling in for Jeff Hanneman during Slayer’s upcoming tour commitments. While it’s great that Slayer can utilize Holt’s services again, it leaves Exodus without their founding guitarist for their...

Fear Factory Announce Mike Heller (Malignancy, System Divide) As New Drummer

by Zach Shaw | Apr 19, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

According to Sick Drummer Magazine, Fear Factory have officially found a new drummer just in time for their upcoming tour. Joining the band behind the kit will be Mike Heller, best known for his work in bands like Malignancy and System Divide. Heller had the following...

Animals As Leaders Part Way With Drummer Navene Koperweis, Introduce Replacement

by Zach Shaw | Mar 26, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs

In addition to dates with Meshuggah in the UK, Animals As Leaders have a North American tour with Thrice coming up in May. However, the instrumental prog metal group will be embarking on those tours without drummer Navene Koperweis. Koperweis, who joined the group in...
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New Jersey experimental metal outfit Tombs will release their new album, Feral Darkness, on October 17, 2025 via Redefining Darkness. Along with the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s eerie title track. Marking a new chapter for the group with a fresh...

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