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Geddy Lee Talks About Getting Fired From Rush In The Early Days

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:04:30 +0000

Given that Rush has been around since 1968, with the current lineup having been in place since 1974, it would seem to the outsider that they’ve always been best mates. But that hasn’t always been the case. In a recent interview, bassist/singer Geddy Lee talks about how he was once fired from the band.

Queensryche and Geoff Tate Part Ways? [VIDEO]

gonzo — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:53:32 +0000

Is Queensryche finished? That appears to be the case, as the current line up has announced plans to tour and record with Crimson Glory singer Todd La Torre in Geoff Tate’s place. Rising West is the moniker Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, Parker Lundgren and La Torre will use for the new project. [...]

Killswitch Engage Part Ways With Singer Howard Jones

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:10:15 +0000

Killswitch Engage, the Grammy-nominated metalcore force of the 2000s has just announced the departure of vocalist Howard Jones. The powerful voice behind songs such as ‘Rose of Sharyn’ and ‘The End of Heartache’ will be off to pursue different goals outside of the band. The news sent a shockwave through Killswitch fans, with the post [...]

R.E.M. Announces Breakup, Says 'The Time Just Feels Right'

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:54:37 +0000

After more than 30 years together, during which time they rose from critical alternative-rock favorites to international pop superstars and eventually Rock and Roll Hall of Fame status, R.E.M. announced Wednesday they have “called it a day as a band.”

Is Sevendust Splitting Up?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:42:29 +0000

A series of tweets from Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose has some fans concerned the band may be close to calling it quits. A few weeks ago, Rose tweeted: “So guys, the whole farewell thing is being ‘talked’ about. We love each other; there’s no issue with us. we just miss our families. no decision yet.” [...]

Is 30 Seconds to Mars Planning to Break Up?

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:03:42 +0000

Time may be running out on 30 Seconds to Mars — or maybe not.

A rumor has been circulating for months that the band intends to break up following its 2011 tour. And in recent interviews, guitarist Tomo Milicevic and singer Jared Leto have only added to the uncertainty of the group’s future instead of clearing things up.

Hanson Member Isaac Hanson Says Kings Of Leon Are 'Irritating' Their Fans

Lucy Tauss — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:10:33 +0000

Kings Of Leon’s decision to cancel their US tour has at least one fellow musician concerned for them. The band recently announced it’s canceling the tour because singer Caleb Followill was suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion. That came after a July 29 Dallas show, where Followill stormed offstage and didn’t return, claiming it was too [...]