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Three Members Leave Woe, Is Me

Michael Bohn, Cory Ferris and Ben Ferris have all left Woe, Is Me. Ben Ferris has released a statement on the behalf of the them below: It doesn’t come with any ease to announce, but the three of us have left Woe, is me. Our differences were just too vast on so many levels: Musical, personal/moral, and professional/business. It came to a point where we could either continue on the path they saw fit, or we could create our own path and find happiness in our own ways. We have nothing but gratitude for all of the fans. Every handshake, high-five,[Read More…]

Bassist Max Green No Longer In Escape The Fate

Escape The Fate bassist Max Green is no longer part of the band. Read his tweets below: Well everyone, I’m doin good. No I’m not playing in ETF anymore. Long story, basically personal and perhaps slight musical differences. — Max The Ripper (@max_the_ripper) March 5, 2012 I don’t think it’s how anyone WANTED it to go down, but everything happens for a reason I guess — Max The Ripper (@max_the_ripper) March 5, 2012

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies At 64

Guitarist Ronnie Montrose passed away on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 64. He founded the band Montrose with Sammy Hagar in the early ’70s.  Read below: A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long life, filled with joy and hardship, he didn’t take any of our love for granted. He passed today. He’d battled cancer, and staved off old age for long enough. And true to form, he chose his own exit the way he chose his own life. We[Read More…]

Austin Carlile “taking over all vocals” On New Of Mice & Men Music

After the departure of clean vocalist/bassist Shayley Bourget, Of Mice & Men have said they are not replacing him. Instead, Austin Carlile will take over all vocal on new music. Read below: To add on to this announcement below…. Most of you have been right, Austin is taking over on all vocals for these new songs! Get stoked!! We are incredibly excited!

Close Your Eyes’s Vocalist Shane Raymond No Longer In Band

Vocalist Shane Raymond has left Close Your Eyes. Read below: Recently, there have been many rumors and assumptions about us due to our cancellation of the Symptoms & Cures tour. We regret having to cancel but it was something we needed to do for personal reasons. We appreciate the patience and support from all of our fans. Unfortunately, we have to confirm that Shane will be leaving Close Your Eyes. Touring as much as we do with few breaks in between can be difficult on anyone. The fact of the matter is, Shane has had troubles with his voice and[Read More…]

Decoder Changes Their Name

Decoder have changed their name to Lead Hands due to member departures and a lawsuit. Joining the band are guitarist Vinny Capitani & bassist/clean vocalist Liam Thomas. Read below: Alright everyone here it is. As of today our band is now under the name LEAD HANDS. Due to member changes and a lawsuit over our name we were forced to change it. Aside the name change we would like to introduce your to our new guitarist Vinny Capitani and our good friend Liam Thomas on bass and will be taking over the position of clean vocals. In the next few[Read More…]

The Devil Wears Prada Keyboardist James Baney Was Kicked Out Of Band

Former The Devil Wears Prada keyboardist James Baney has tweeted to let fans know that it was not his decision to leave the band. Read below: While I appreciate the support, one thing should be cleared up. Leaving the band was not actually my decision. — James Baney (@Mirahtrunks) March 1, 2012 The other members extended their prayers to my wife and I, however, she was not a factor in the process at all. — James Baney (@Mirahtrunks) March 1, 2012 I felt it necessary to deliver her from any prejudice surrounding the departure… — James Baney (@Mirahtrunks) March 1,[Read More…]

Sherwood Breaking Up

Sherwood has announce that they are calling it quits after ten years together. Read below: “Dear Family, Fans & Friends, If you are reading this then at some-point Sherwood has impacted your life. Even if it was only a concert you attended or a song you connected with, we are forever grateful. We’ve had fans communicate with us some of the kindest words a group of guys could ever hear. When we started this band we had no idea the results that would come from it. Even though we never played a late night show or received any music awards,[Read More…]

Fake Problems Guitarist Leaves Band

Fake Problems have announced that guitarist Casey Lee has left the band. Read below: Hi guys. In November Casey told us he didn’t want to be in a band anymore.  He’s basically just not into traveling so much anymore.  We understand and we love him very much, and we’re all still good friends.  We wish him all of the luck in the world in his future endeavors. We’ll be performing all of our upcoming shows (Naples show, Orange You Glad Fest, SXSW, Say Anything tour) with our friend Brian on guitar duties. Other than that, we’ve been working hard the[Read More…]