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Chelsea Grin have officially parted ways with guitarist Jason Richardson. “Us and Jason have split amicably, with the decision being based on musical differences and how we envision our next record sounding,” the band offer in an official statement. “Jason has been an asset to Chelsea Grin for years now, but will be focusing on […]

In a recent interview with NY Daily News, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards dishes out his thoughts on the current state of rock and metal, along with some abrasive comments regarding rap. “It sounds like a dull thud to me,” he explains. “For most bands, getting the syncopation is beyond them. It’s endless thudding away, […]

Canada’s Protest The Hero are known for their prolific breed of progressive, rip-your-face-off-and-mosh-on-it metal. But do you know what their guitarist Tim Millar is also known for? Epically tripping—and then flipping—himself off stages, which is precisely what he did during the band’s recent show in St. Petersburg, Russia. Fortunately, he survived the fall with everything […]

Confide guitarist Joshua Paul has released a solo, worship single, titled “We Will Run,” along with an accompanying music video. Paul not only recorded every instrument and sang on the track, but filmed and edited the video as well. According to a message he left on Confide's Facebook, the song was originally written two years ago. […]

After The Burial have posted a statement on the abrupt, unsettling departure of guitarist Justin Lowe. “Justin is ill, and right now he needs more than ever to be shown that the world is not against him. He needs support and love from everyone, and to know that we only want what’s best for him.” Read all of […]

In part one of Ernie Ball's “The Sound Of Warped” series, Escape The Fate guitarist Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft  talks about his rig, influences and more! Hear about the first moment he realized he wanted to be a guitarist (thanks, Jimi Hendrix), his favorite Blues guitarists, how he simplifies his set-up specifically for Warped Tour and […]

Native Suns, featuring Of Machines former guitarist Mike Matejick, have released a new video for their song, “Lost,” the first single from the band's debut EP Relay. Acquire. The EP's release date is yet to be announced. Check out the band's first single below and tell us what you think!  Read more: Of Machines vocalist goes missing, along with […]

According to a post on his personal Facebook page, After The Burial guitarist Justin Lowe is no longer a member of the band. He has posted an immense, unsettling statement that essentially alleges he's been set-up by something “more powerful than law enforcement,” and basically everyone in his life is in on it. The PRP broke down […]

Following our earlier report on Alex Lyman, the Slaves guitarist has posted a picture of his stab wound on Instagram, along with a lengthy note. “I'm sorry if anyone didn't want to see this, but I want to show the world that we are far from a free world.” Read all of what he had to say below. Read […]

Over the weekend, Slaves guitarist Alex Lyman was stabbed in his side, which resulted in a four-inch cut, two inches deep, and roughly a centimeter from his spleen. “There was no confrontation and nothing was done to provoke this,” Lyman claims. “It was spilt because I'm a 'faggot in skinny jeans.'” Read more: Slaves guitarist stabbed The perpetrator, […]

Slaves guitarist Alex Lyman was recently stabbed in his side, which resulted in a four-inch cut, two inches deep, and roughly a centimeter from his spleen. According to Lyman's Instagram post, the perpetrator was a felon who is now in prison. As far as motivation is concerned, “There was no confrontation and nothing was done to provoke this. […]

Old, offensive tweets from both PVRIS' guitarist Alex Babinski and frontwoman Lynn Gunn have recently begun to surface. Alex has offered an apology, which you can read below. Read more: Hayley Williams on being a feminist: “‘Misery Business’ is not a set of lyrics that I relate to” I'd like to address yesterday's incident. Please read. pic.twitter.com/htBV1l1Zrz — Alex Babinski (@AlexPVRIS) […]

August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker chats with APTV about his origins as a guitarist, his style and more! Brubaker first picked up a guitar after he graduated high school. His graduation present to himself, in fact, was an Ibanez starter kit.  Hear the story of how he progressed from the kid who thought it […]

Chelsea Grin guitarist Dan Jones has revealed that he will not be touring with the band for the remainder of 2015. Instead, he will be taking the time off to research microbial mercury methylation in the genetics lab of Salt Lake City, Utah's Westminster College.  Jones also claimed that during this time, “significant progress” will be made on the […]

For Today have kicked out rhythm guitarist Samuel Penner for what looks to be a multitude of varying reasons, depending on what member is speaking. In short, according to his official departure statement, Penner flew to home to be with his family on March 22 during a medical emergency, which is when he was given a phone […]

Last night, Beartooth kicked off their intimate DIY run of venue and house shows in Terre Haute, Indiana. While the Tooth boys promised a ruckus when they announced the run, guitarist Chris Sawicki of opening band Church Tongue took things to the next level by having himself lit on fire in the middle of one of his […]

After losing most usage in his right arm, Bayside guitarist Jack O'Shea has been forced to undergo spinal surgery. You can check out a message and pictures of O'Shea in the hospital below. Despite not having much of any mobility in his left arm, O'Shea managed to make it through a European tour about a month ago. Once […]

Former Woe, Is Me guitarist Andrew Paiano has officially launched his new duo EDM project, Neeko 'N' Remo, alongside long time friend, Jamie Atkinson, with the stream of their debut remix of Tove Lo's “Habits (Stay High).” You can listen to the track below, and if you like what you hear, download it for free. Be sure […]

Over the past few days, Capture The Crown have lost both guitarist Jye Menzies and drummer Tyler March. While the band have not officially released a statement on the member's departures as of yet, Manzies and March have each spoken out on parting ways. You can check out what they had to say below. Capture The Crown are currently co-headlining the Not […]

Andrew Richardson, vocalist/guitarist of Minneapolis pop-punk band the Crush, has passed away at age 36. After initially going missing on Monday, September 1, Richardson was found dead Tuesday afternoon along St. Anthony Parkway in Minneapolis. Although a cause of death has yet to be determined, multiple friends and family members of Richardson have alluded to suicide via numerous […]