lineup changes

Band lineup changes are hardly a rarity in the music scene. Between creative differences, life events and personal fallouts, it’s pretty common for at least one member to go in a different direction over the course of an outfit’s tenure. And that, of course, leaves a significant void to be filled. How a band decide […]

No Devotion (new band featuring members of Lostprophets and Thursday—Jamie Oliver, Stuart Richardson, Luke Johnson, Mike Lewis, Lee Gaze and Geoff Rickly) have parted ways with drummer Luke Johnson. The band alluded to Johnson having prior commitments as the reason for his departure. Read an official statement from the band below. Listen to two remixes of No […]

UK's Sharks have announced that, after six years and three records, they are calling it quits. In their vague statement describing the apparently mutual decision, which you can read below, the quartet say that they  have cancelled all impending shows and do not yet have plans set for new, final dates. They still, however, plan […]

Guitarist/vocalist Skylar Sarkis has quit Such Gold as of a few days ago, AP can report live from the band's show at Now That's Class in Cleveland. Frontman Ben Kotin, who is now also playing guitar, just announced onstage, “Skylar just quit the band, but we are gonna keep going as a four piece.” In […]

He Is We have announced that their new vocalist is Stevie Scott. Read a band statement about the change from vocalist Rachel Taylor Taylor to Stevie Scott below: “Rachel is hands down one of the most talented individuals I know and have ever had the pleasure to work with,” explained acoustic guitarist/songwriter Trevor Kelly. “He […]

Woe, Is Me have issued a response to Tyler Carter's departure. It reads: For those who have not yet heard: Woe, Is Me and Tyler Carter have parted ways. It comes without saying that constantly touring is tough emotionally and physically.. All I can say is it's sad to see a friend go and we […]

Vocalist Tyler Carter has exclusively revealed to AP that he is leaving Woe, Is Me. In a statement, he writes: It's not an easy step to make, but I can't go on living a dream that I no longer have full interest in. I love the fans, and I hope the true ones will stick […]

Guitarist Steve “Kid” Morris and bassist Pat “PK” Kim have left Unwritten Law after the former got into a physical argument with singer Scott Russo. In a statement, Morris and Kim explained the circumstances surrounding their departure: My decision to depart the band came to a head after this event and numerous other volatile events between […]

This week, the Academy Is… announced that longtime guitarist Michael Guy Chislett and drummer Andy Mrotek have parted ways with the band. Frontman William Beckett checked in with AP from Los Angeles, where he’s writing with guitarist Mike Carden, to talk about the changes, assuring fans that there is no “big, sexy story.” And while […]

The Academy Is… just announced on their website that Andy Mrotek and Michael Guy Chislett have left the band. In a statement, the group said: Time is a funny thing. It seems to pick and choose the speed at which it passes without regard for its passengers. Through all that whirling time, things change. The […]