Shai Hulud Update

Shai Hulud has posted an update on their website regarding recent developments, including the departure of vocalist Geert. As we told you before, Geert is definitely out of the group, though the band chooses not to reveal details of the reasons behind his departure. As had also been mentioned, Matt Fletcher and Matt Fox will continue on with a new name, expanding on material they had written for the next Shai Hulud album. No name or release schedule has been announced as-of-yet though. Otherwise, Shai Hulud will still possibly be touring Japan in January of 2004, but no more American dates with the old lineup will take place. Meanwhile, the remaining members of the group are talking to former vocalist and New Found Glory member Chad Gilbert about doing a tour together next year, possibly also featuring former drummer Steven Lee Kleisath (currently of Further Seems Forever), but nothing has been finalized at this point.

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Max, Soulfly Get Replacements

SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera has officially parted ways with the rest of his band — bassist Marcello D. Rapp, drummer Roy Mayorga, and guitarist Mike Doling. According to informed sources, the mass exodus was prompted by the firing of Rapp by Max and SOULFLY manager Gloria Cavalera (Max's wife), which in turn led Mayorga and Doling to quit in protest.

Cavalera will be joined by guitarist Marc Rizzo (ex-ILL NINO), drummer Joe Nunez (who played on the group's "Primitive" release and subsequent world tour), and bassist Bobby Burns (ex-PRIMER 55 guitarist) at the group's live appearances in California and Arizona, scheduled to take place later this week. It is not presently clear if the trio will be named permanent replacements.

Roy Mayorga and Mike Doling have reportedly joined forces with bassist Tumor (Amen), vocalist Jason Radford (Onesidezero) and guitarist Levon Sultanian (Onesidezero) to form a new band called Mothra.

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Ironfire Split In Two

Danish metallers IRONFIRE have split in two "due to overwhelming musical differences," according to a post on the band's web site. Vocalist Martin Steene and guitarist Mads Andersen will continue IRONFIRE as you know it. And guitarist Jeff Lukka, bassist Jose Cruz and drummer Steve [Mason] are pursuing new musical pastures.

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Crescent Shield's Debut

CRESCENT SHIELD, the new "high-energy power/traditional metal" band featuring the talents of vocalist Michael Grant (ONWARD), guitarist Dan Delucie (DESTINY'S END), drummer Craig Anderson (ENGINE), and bassist Melanie Sisneros (SINERGY, THE IRON MAIDENS, NEW EDEN), will make their live debut on Saturday, October 18 at Friar Tucks in Pomona, California. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are SCARRED and DECEPTION.

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