by Bram Teitelman | Dec 28, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs
Chimaira has had one hell of a year, with both of their guitarists leaving, singer Mark Hunter getting arrested, and oh yeah, a solid new album. Now, as one of the replacements, they’ve officially hired Daath guitarist Emil Werstler as their lead guitarist. The...
by Bram Teitelman | Dec 22, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs, Splits, Tributes
Death/grind band Cannabis Corpse was all set to play a tribute for GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot on January 7th. That was, until half their lineup left. Vocalist Andy “Weedgrinder” Horn and Nick “Nikropolis” Poulos have left the band. Fortunately...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 19, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs
Last month, Volbeat announced that they had parted ways with guitarist Thomas Bredahl. At the time, it wasn’t clear whether the band would fulfill their upcoming tour commitments as a trio or with a temporary replacement. Well today, the Danish metal rockabilly band...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 16, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs
Disappointed that guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson are no longer in Dokken? Well it looks like the two are back for the attack with Dokken drummer Mick Brown, as it’s been announced that the three are forming a new group. The band, called Tooth And Nail,...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 14, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs
Remember how there’s actually two active versions of L.A. Guns (one led by guitarist Tracii Guns and the other by singer Phil Lewis and drummer Steve Riley)? Well get ready, because soon there will be two active versions of another 80’s hair rock band. This time, it’s...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 16, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs
Two weeks ago, fans were hit with a major surprise when drummer Chris Pennie announced his departure from Coheed And Cambria. It sounded like another blow for the band during an already unstable year thanks to former bassist Mic Todd. Today, though, Coheed And Cambria...