Category Archives: Drama Bloody Drama

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Posted by on February 23, 2024

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that surround the group Escuela Grind and more. Here are five bands who’ve announced member departures or welcomed […]

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Motörhead call out Black Stone Cherry for false recollection about cocaine offer

Posted by on April 28, 2016

During an interview with Sweden’s RockSverige, Black Stone Cherry’s Jon Lawhon recalled how Motörhead and their crew would constantly offer them cocaine during their 2009 tour of Germany together. Well, the bassist’s comments may have ruffled some feathers within the Motörhead camp. A post on Motörhead’s Facebook page (which is still being updated by the band’s […]

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David Vincent denies he’s left Morbid Angel or has been fired

Posted by on June 15, 2015

Well, this may have taken a turn for the ugly… just a few hours ago, guitarist Trey Azagthoth revealed plans for a new Morbid Angel record with former bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. But it didn’t take long for original frontman David Vincent to make things a tad confusing, claiming he has neither left nor been fired […]

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Chance Garnette claims Skeletonwitch fired him over “drinking problem”

Posted by on April 3, 2015

Earlier this week, Skeletonwitch surprised fans when they not only announced that singer Chance Garnette wasn’t joining them for a European tour but also quietly removed his name from the Band Members section of their official Facebook page. Then reports started circulating that the vocalist had been charged with “assault and battery on a family/household member” back in […]

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King Diamond parts ways with bassist Hal Patino, battle of words ensues

Posted by on July 21, 2014

Many musicians have come in and out of King Diamond’s band. However, bassist Hal Patino’s departure from the group has caused its fair share of drama in a rather short amount of time. Just a few months away from his long overdue return to the States, King Diamond announced Saturday that Patino was no longer […]

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