by Zach Shaw | Apr 13, 2011 | Splits
It was just this past Monday when drummer Mark Garza announced his departure from The Famine. And just one day later, his band mates have followed suit. The Texas death metal group has officially announced that they are calling it quits. Vocalist Nick Nowell released...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 6, 2011 | Splits
It has been confirmed today that Opeth has parted ways with keyboardist Per Wiberg. Vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt released the following statement regarding the split: “Well, it’s been somewhat of a revolving door of members during the last couple of...
by Zach Shaw | Apr 5, 2011 | Splits
Chimaira keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza has confirmed his departure from the group today. Spicuzza has apparently been out of the group since this past January. The keyboardist released the following statement to The PRP about his decision to leave the...
by Metal Insider | Apr 1, 2011 | Splits
After missing several tours this year due to an infected spider bite on his arm, guitarist Jeff Hanneman has announced his departure from Slayer “effective immediately.” Shortly following his statement, Slayer gave word that they plan to officially disband...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 30, 2011 | Splits
Last December, bassist Jonathan Miller took time off from Devildriver to enter rehab for a drug and alcohol addiction. However, now it would appear that his departure from the band is permanent. Miller announced that he has left Devildriver for good, releasing the...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 22, 2011 | Metal Musical Chairs, Splits
Skeletonwitch has announced that drummer Derrick “Mullet Chad” Nau has left the group. Drummer Tony Laureano, who has played with bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Nile, 1349, and Nachtmystium, will be filling in behind the kit temporarily. Guitarist Scott...