Chimaira Parts Ways With Bassist

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...

The Sword Part Ways With Drummer Trivett Wingo

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...

Lordi Kicks Out Drummer Because He Unmasks?

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...

Mike Portnoy Quits Dream Theater

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...

Poison The Well Announce Hiatus

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...