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Founding member/guitarist of crossover thrash act D.R.I., Spike Cassidy, was rushed to the hospital due to complications with a colectomy.After previously working with the band, Byron Stroud ( Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad) announced he is joining 3 Inches of Blood as their new permanent bassist.Warbringer announced the departure of founding member/guitarist Adam Carroll, and his replacement as Andrew Bennett.Graveworm announced the return of founding member/guitarist Stefan Unterpertinger after a 10-year absence.After 16 years with the band, Anvil bassist Glenn Gyorffy (aka Glen Five) leaves the band to "broaden horizons".Cryptopsy announced their new bassist is Olivier Pinard ( Neuraxis).The reasoning for their arrest was "it is wrong for unmarried Muslim men and women to be in room."
On February 6, the band announced that original singer Jesse Leach has taken Jones' place. On January 4, American metalcore act Killswitch Engage have decided to continue without Howard Jones (ex- Blood Has Been Shed).