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Singer Alissa White-Gluz Announces Departure from Arch Enemy

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The Statement:
After 12 years in Arch Enemy, we have parted ways. I am forever thankful to the thousands of amazing fans I have met along the way. Thank you, Beastlings! I can’t wait to share what I have been working on with you all (with some big surprises in store).Stay tuned for big news in 2026 and see you very soon.

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PiercingMetal Thoughts: Editorial thoughts are forthcoming.

Official: https://archenemy.net/en/
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Judas Priest Donates $100,000 to Los Angeles Fire Department

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The Press Release:
The members of JUDAS PRIEST were very pleased to donate $100,000 US to the LAFD before their show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19th 2025.

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Judas Priest and LA Firefighters by Kevin Estrada

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Keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff-Smerda Announces Departure from Cradle Of Filth

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The Statement:
It is with deep regret I share that for personal reasons I am unable to continue this tour and continue in general with Cradle of Filth. Please respect my privacy and my family’s privacy. I will answer no further questions. Be kind to my successor. I wish her and my now former bandmates well. At least, like Roy Khan said over a decade ago, God was there after all. Yours, Zoe

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PiercingMetal Thoughts: While I’m not going to dig deep into the reasons for ZMFS announcing her exit from Cradle Of Filth, I can say that I don’t think the conventional fans out there know how demanding such a life can be. Having not witnessed Cradle of Filth in concert for a few years, I never got to see Zoe on the keyboards and handling backing vocals and having seen videos in the recent months can say that I am a fan. From my side of the fence I wish her the best and am sure that I will be documenting whatever adventures in music that she finds herself up to the next time. What do you folks out there in the readership think about this? Chime in down below in the comments section. See you next time.

Official: https://www.zoefederoff.com/
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Founding Guitarist Doc Coyle Announces Departure from Bad Wolves

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Earlier today, guitarist Doc Coyle, a founding member of the band Bad Wolves, took to his Facebook Page and announced his departure from the group after eight years in the lineup. I’ve snagged the visuals of his statement down below for your own perusal.


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Guns N’ Roses Announce Amicable Exit of Drummer Frank Ferrer

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Drummer Frank Ferrer has been behind the kit for the legendary Guns N’ Roses for the past 19 years. Earlier today, the band announced on their Official Facebook Page that they have amicably split and that his last gig was sometime in 2023. The statement can be found in the graphic below.

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