by Zach Shaw | Nov 22, 2010 | Metalcore Musical Chairs, Splits
Just four months ago, Chimaira revealed that they were parting ways with Ferret Music and searching for a new label home. Now it looks like they’ll be looking for more than just a label next year. Chimaira has revealed this morning that bassist Jim LaMarca has left...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 19, 2010 | Hardcore Drama, It's A Mad World, Splits
When Madball announced last month that they parted ways with drummer Jay Weinberg, singer Freddy Cricien said they kicked him out because he wasn’t “built for this particular lifestyle.” However, Weinberg (son of E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg) has revealed...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 11, 2010 | Splits
Earlier today, The Sword revealed that they would be canceling their upcoming European tour and the remaining U.S. dates. At the time, it was unsure what “unforeseen circumstances” caused these cancellations. However, now we can confirm that the cancellations are due...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 4, 2010 | Splits
Lordi (aka the PG version of GWAR) has announced that they have parted ways with drummer Kita (real name Sampsa Astala). The band released the following statement: “Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter...
by Zach Shaw | Sep 8, 2010 | Calling It Quits, Splits
The dream is over for Mike Portnoy. That’s right,after 25 years, drummer Mike Portnoy has announced his departure from Dream Theater. Portnoy released the following lengthy statement earlier tonight: “I am about to write something I never imagined I’d ever...
by Zach Shaw | Jul 14, 2010 | Splits
Poison The Well announced today that the band will be taking an indefinite hiatus. An official press release says the following: “So, after twelve years of being a band, countless tours around the world and records being released, we have made the decision to...