member change

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 […]

Evergreen Terrace frontman and founding member Andrew Carey has officially exited the band after 15 years. While not in-depth, the band have posted a brief statement on the departure, saying the singer left to focus on a career in nursing. You can read the post in full below. Read more: Guitarist Josh James leaves Evergreen Terrace to […]

Melodic hardcore band the Ghost Inside have formally parted ways with lead guitarist and co-founder (and backing vocalist) Aaron Brooks. Additional details regarding his departure have not been revealed, but the band released a brief statement on Facebook. “The Ghost Inside is parting ways with guitar player Aaron Brooks,” TGI said. “The band wishes him […]

Cobra Starship have revealed in a statement that they have parted ways with guitarist Ryland Blackinton and bassist Alex Suarez. While they don't divulge much of anything behind the reason for their departure, it does seem to amicable. You can read all of what they had below. Are you said to see them go? In case you missed it, […]

After completing the band’s run on the 2014 Vans Warped Tour, Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! drummer Jonathan Donnaes has left the band. In a recent update, the drummer said, “A new life with my fiancée and a new job are waiting for me.” Read the full message from Donnaes below: “Since yesterday I officially left […]

Comeback Kid’s original drummer, Kyle Profeta, has left the band after 14 years. In his place, the band have announced their new drummer as Jesse Labovitz. Check out a full statement from the band below: “It is time to finally say that our original drummer Kyle Profeta has left Comeback Kid. His last show was a […]

After skipping out on the band’s tour supporting Blessthefall, Secrets bassist Michael Owens has decided to “not return to the band.” You can read a full statement from Owens below: “Hey guys it's Michael, as you all know I took the Hollow Bodies tour off with Secrets, and after the hardest decision I have ever […]

Founding drummer Dan Trapp, who has been with the Senses Fail for all of their releases, has left the band. Apparently, Trapp left the band way earlier this year (January) but only recently decided to announce it. Trapp was the only remaining original member of Senses Fail, aside from frontman Buddy Nielsen, working with the […]

There’s almost nothing worse than receiving bad news about your favorite band. They fight, break up, get arrested and do all sorts of crazy (or annoying) things that induce nail-biting anxiety in fans. It’s not that we’re paranoid; we just value the music above all else and can’t stand to see anything put it in […]

La Dispute announced on stage last week that guitarist and founding member Kevin Whittemore was leaving the band. The split was obviously amicable, as Whittemore completed the band’s recent U.S. headlining tour before leaving. Now, the band have released a lengthy statement on Whittemore’s departure, saying that the will be pursing his other passion for […]

It has been confirmed through the band’s publicist that La Dispute guitarist Kevin Whittemore, who co-founded the band in 2004, will no longer be a member. The band have yet to give any official statement or reasoning, however, the split does look to be amicable. Whittemore stayed with the band long enough to complete their […]

AP is excited to announce that Spencer Sotelo of Periphery will be the new lead vocalist for post-hardcore vets From First To Last. After announcing their return last year (read AP’s in-depth interview with founder Matt Good), FFTL are recording their new album, which was successfully funded via Kickstarter, with Sotelo taking over on lead vocals. […]

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 […]

Oklahoma City punk act Red City Radio announced last week the departure of founding guitarist and co-vocalist Paul Pendley, who parted ways with the band amicably. Now, the band have announced that Pendley’s replacement will be Ryan Donovan, who plays bass for the punk band Nothington. You can read a statement from vocalist/guitarist Garret Dale […]

For the second time, bassist Geoff Kresge has left Tiger Army. You can check out a full (very, very long) statement released on Kresge’s Facebook page below. “Geoff Kresge has left Tiger Army, for a second and final time.  “Tiger Army has been off the road since the end of 2008 and has not released an […]

These Hearts bassist Tyler Rice has announced that he is no longer in the band. You can read a full statement from rice (originally posted to his Facebook) below. “Life Update: I don't know if I've actually wrote this on the internet yet but, I am no longer playing shows/touring with These Hearts. It's safe […]

Everyone Dies In Utah have announced that they've parted ways with former bassist/vocalist Justin Yost, and Michael Crimlis (formerly of Us, From Outside) has taken his place “I used to be the vocalist for another band on Tragic Hero, so I've been labelmates with the EDIU dudes for a while and I was always a […]

ISSUES have announced that they are filming a video for their new song “Hooligans,” and have invited L.A.-area fans to participate. Check out their tweet putting the call out, below: Are you in LA and want to be in our new video for #HOOLIGANS? To apply, send your contact info & a photo of (cont) […]