Who is Guns N’ Roses‘ new drummer Isaac Carpenter? Guns just announced Carpenter as the newest addition to the band today (March 20) following yesterday’s news that they’d parted ways with longtime drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years. They described the split as “amicable” and wished him the best in his future endeavors. Considering GN’R’s 2025 touring […]
New Jersey hardcore punk band Gel have called it a career after revealing a disturbing series of “heinous acts” by their former guitarist that the band claims has done “irreparable damage” to the group. The band had been on an upward trajectory, lining up tours with Spiritbox and Volbeat this year after garnering some attention for their […]
Let’s look at some drummers who could replace Frank Ferrer in Guns N’ Roses now that we know he’s parted ways with the band. Guns announced the news on their social media today (March 19), calling the split “amicable,” though they did not disclose the reason behind it. “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, […]
The Bear actor Matty Matheson has started a new hardcore band called Pig Pen with Alexisonfire guitarist Wade MacNeil. Matheson, who’s also chef and internet personality, portrayed Neil Fak in the highly successful Hulu series, which stars Jeremy Allen White (Shameless). But now, Matheson has revealed that he started a band with MacNeil a few years ago. “A few […]
Marty Friedman recently reflected on his inimitable guitar chemistry with Dave Mustaine during his time in Megadeth, praising the bandleader’s unique skill set and naming one technique that he “never got good at.” Friedman handled lead guitar duties in Megadeth from 1990 to 2000, playing on such landmark albums as Rust in Peace and Countdown to Extinction. The virtuoso broke down his […]
UPDATE: Speaking on an X account associated with Dropkick Murphys being suspended, singer Ken Casey issued a statement. He clarifies the band’s current status on the social media platform as well as where the suspended account originated. Casey says, in a statement provided to Loudwire: “We broke up with him first. We quit Twitter in 2022 when he was only […]
Swedish metal veterans Katatonia have announced the departure of co-founding guitarist and keyboardist Anders Nyström. Co-founding lead vocalist (and former drummer) Jonas Renske announced Nyström’s departure on Monday in a statement on social media, which you can read below. “Anders Nyström and I are going our separate ways,” Renske wrote. “A decision not taken lightly, […]
Zakk Wylde revealed a major detail about the upcoming Black Sabbath reunion show, which will double as Ozzy Osbourne‘s farewell concert. The star-studded “Back to the Beginning” show will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Black Sabbath’s hometown of Birmingham, England. The massive event will feature Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Gojira, […]
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band’s current tour due to a health issue, according to a recent statement from the group. Beard’s replacement has been announced as well. ZZ Top’s Statement Yesterday (March 15), the legendary blues/boogie/Southern rock troupe posted the following statement to social media: FRANK BREAD TAKING TIME […]
Mastodon fans have had a stressful time recently following the news that co-founding lead guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds has left the band (with YouTuber Ben Eller subsequently filling in). During a recent chat with Guitar World, rhythm guitarist Bill Kelliher discussed the band’s future with Eller, as well as what Mastodon are looking for in an […]
