Drowning Pool Part Ways With Singer Ryan McCombs

Many believe that third time’s the charm. Well, apparently that’s not the case for Drowning Pool. The Texas nu-metal band announced last night that they’ve parted ways with their third singer, Ryan McCombs. Guitarist C.J. Pierce had the following to say about the...

Volbeat Part Ways With Guitarist

Things have been looking good for Volbeat. The Danish garage metallers’ latest album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven has been on the charts now for over a year, they’re releasing a new live CD/DVD next week, and they’ll be appearing on Gigantour this coming January....

Periphery Parts Ways With Bassist

Things were looking pretty good for Periphery after they announced the addition of guitarist Mark Holcomb. Yet almost a month later, the djent metal band are hit with another departing member. Bassist Tom Murphy announced yesterday that he has parted ways with...

Guitarists Rob Arnold And Matt DeVries Leaving Chimaira

So much for finally finding a stable lineup. Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter has revealed that guitarists Rob Arnold And Matt DeVries will be departing Chimaira following their annual Christmas show. In a posting on their website, Hunter had the following to say: “I...

Drummer Chris Pennie Leaves Coheed And Cambria

2011 has been a tough year for Coheed And Cambria. Four months after parting ways with bassist Mic Todd (following his now infamous arrest), drummer Chris Pennie has announced his departure from the band. Pennie, who was also previously in The Dillinger Escape Plan,...

Every Time I Die Part Ways With Bassist

Yesterday, Every Time I Die revealed that they have parted ways with bassist Josh Newton. Unlike recent band splits, though, Newton appears to have left on good terms with the band. Every Time I Die posted the following tweet: “the last 3 weeks have been the most...