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The Red Hot Chili Peppers welcomed a longtime friend back into the fold today. Two-time former guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the band. They announced the news along with the fact that they are parting ways with Josh Klinghoffer, who was the guitarist this past decade. Read More: AP announces its new special edition: twenty one pilots […]

In a new Facebook post shared earlier this afternoon, the Amity Affliction have announced that Defeater drummer Joe Longobardi will officially be joining the band on a “full-time basis.” The news follows the recent departure of the band’s last drummer Ryan Burt, who left the band after they revealed that Burt had “been fighting some mental demons of […]

In a new statement posted to their social media, Born Of Osiris have announced the departure of their bassist David Darocha. You can read the band’s statement in full below. Read more: Ghost is successful because they “gave people less,” says frontman The band revealed in a new statement that their former bassist David Darocha has decided to take […]

Northlane bassist Alex Milovic has announced his departure from the band in a new statement. Earlier this morning, Northlane announced Milovic’s decision to leave the band in a two-part statement posted across the band’s social media pages. In the first part of the statement, the band shared the following: “Throughout the years we have experienced […]

Suicide Silence guitarist Mark Heylmun has announced that he has taken a “radical sabbatical” from the band. Heylmun took to Instagram earlier today to explain the reason for his absence on the band’s current summer tour with Attila. According to Heylmun, he has taken a “radical sabbatical” from the band since February of this year in […]

[Photo by: Ellie Mitchell] After a number of member defections, Old Wounds have returned determined to raise post-hardcore to a much-needed, long-overdue, next-level status. After much fan speculation, frontman Kevin Iavaroni has returned to the band; and to further cement their conviction, Old Wounds teamed up with the Widow Brothers directing team of Michael R. […]

[Photo by Aaron Kudler] It’s official: Drummer Brandon Gallagher will move from behind the kit to front New Jersey hardcore hellions Old Wounds. Fans can see Gallagher throw down front-and-center tonight at the band’s show at Counter Culture in Saginaw, Michigan, alongside Safe To Say and Exalt. Read more: 10 songs that will make you a fan […]

In a group that has experienced numerous lineup changes over the years, one member of In Flames that has held down the rhythm section since 1997 is bassist Peter Iwers. But after the release of their latest record, Battles, his time on the album’s supporting tour will be his last with the band. Read More: […]

The Word Alive announced via Facebook today that their drummer, Luke Holland, will be leaving the band at the end of this year.  “Dearest TWA friends and fans, we’re writing you this afternoon with some bittersweet news,” the band writes. “After almost five years of being a part of the TWA family, Luke Holland will be […]

Just hours after the Devil Wears Prada announced their return to Rise Records and impending Space EP, they have revealed that guitarist and founding member, Chris Rubey, is no longer a member of the band. You can read an official statement from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: The Devil Wears Prada […]

Erra have parted ways with frontman Garrison Lee and guitarist Alan Rigdon. Despite the departures, the band enlisted Ian Eubanks as their new vocalist and finished the recording of a brand new EP. The band have been recording the five-track effort since the beginning of summer at 456 Recordings in Nashville, TN. You can check out an official statement from the […]

Protest The Hero announced in a statement today that bassist Arif Mirabdolbaghi has left the band. The band stated that Mirabdolbaghi left on good terms and that they will remain open to his involvement in the future. The band’s friend, Cam McLellan, who has filled in for Mirabdolbaghi before, will be taking over bass duties for “the […]

Following an abrupt firing from the Pixies late last month, bassist Kim Shattuck, who, herself, was brought in earlier this year to replace founding member Kim Deal, opened up about the circumstances of her departure. Confirming the exit to be against her will, Shattuck told NME, in a recent interview, that was she let go by the group's manager […]

Breathe Carolina have announced that longtime member Kyle Even has departed the duo to be with his family in light of his having recently had a child.  Watch the band announcement below in which David Schmitt introduces the full live band with whom he will be playing at Sleeping With Sirens' Feel This tour, which kicks off today. With the […]

Earlier today when Suicide Silence announced All Shall Perish frontman Hernan Eddie Hermida as their new vocalist, many ASP fans were left wondering what that meant for the future of the band. In a statement posted on their Facebook, All Shall Perish assure fans that they have survived vocalist changes past and will continue to […]

Earlier this week, rumors began brewing that the mysterious voice behind a teaser Suicide Silence posted announcing they would officially continue as a band belonged to All Shall Perish frontman Hernan “Eddie” Hermida. Today, the band officially confirm the fan speculation. As they announce Hermida–a longtime friend–joining them as their new frontman, Suicide Silence say […]