Damn, dude. Heart attacks and cancer. They’ll get you every time, man. Lucky for Geoff Tate keyboardist Randy Gane, his heart attack didn’t kill him. He suffered one Wednesday night and is recovering, Geoff’s Facebook page says. The singer is asking fans to “please send [their] prayers and positive thoughts to [his] good friend.” I Read More
Abigail Williams announced recently that the shortest break up in music history had ended. We’ve been confused ever since, but now, the band has brought some clarity to the situation. I think. “A few months back we announced we would no longer be touring and trust me that was a genuine feeling at the time. Read More
So, I have no idea what the fuck is going on with Abigail Williams. Are they actually a band again? Are they just releasing new music? I think someone needs to clarify shit. We learned today that the forthcoming Abigail Williams record will feature the talents of the delightfully-chesty keyboardist Ashley Ellyllon. “We are happy Read More
Last week, we read somewhere that The Devil Wears Prada’s keyboardist was out of the band. We didn’t care all that much, so we didn’t write about it. Well, it turns out James Baney’s recent departure was forced on him. He was fired. “While I appreciate the support, one thing should be cleared up,” Baney Read More
Dr. Acula keyboard player Joey Simpson has quit the band. In fact, he did it several weeks ago. He’s now just getting around to making it public, and issued a statement to Lambgoat, in an effort to combat online rumors and misinformation. The dude bounced on June 20 after two releases with the band, and Read More
Chimaira vocalist Mark Hunter has commented on the departure of the band’s keyboardist and programmer Chris Spicuzza, writing on the group’s official forum that “it’s all gravy” with Chimaira. All gravy? That shit’s fucking whack. Who says that? “All hail Spicuzza,” says Hunter in his statement. “[It's] good to see the love you guys express Read More
This is fucking sad news, because I love what he’s done on Opeth’s previous records, but yes — Opeth keyboardist Per Wiberg has been relieved of his Opeth duties, as part of a mutual decision with the band. Keyboard duties on upcoming tours will be handled by a musician who is already rehearsing with the Read More
First of all, I didn’t realize Chimaira even had a keyboardist/programmer, but they did. That’s because Chris Spicuzza has officially announced his departure from the band. He provided a statement to ThePRP, saying he decided to leave the band back in January. “The choice was extremely tough and stewed around in my mind for quite Read More