Ethan Miller, Getty Images / Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Shocker alert! Frontman Adam Gontier has resigned from Three Days Grace just weeks prior to their upcoming co-headlining tour with Shinedown. The band has replaced Gontier with My Darkest Days singer Matt Walst for the trek. A brief posting at the band’s website reveals that Gontier has left the group effective immediately citing a health issue for his exit. The band’s bassist, Brad Walst, stated in a press release, “We were surprised and distressed by Adam’s sudden departure. We are however very excited for this upcoming tour and to have my brother Matt stepping in as lead singer.” Three Days Grace, with Matt Walst on vocals, are still on schedule to kick off their co-headlining tour with Shinedown on Feb. 1 in Moline, Ill. At present, the tour runs through March 30 in Fargo, N.D. No further info was given as to the health issue that led to Gontier’s exit. The news comes as a major surprise, as Three Days Grace are one of rock radio’s most successful bands over the past decade, and recently scored a chart-topping single with ‘Chalk Outline’ off their latest album ‘Transit of Venus.’ They’re currently heating up radio again with their new single ‘The High Road.’ The move also puts My Darkest Days ‘ future in a different perspective. The band revealed just last week that guitarist Sal Costa had left the group , but that they were beginning work on their next studio album. With Matt Walst jumping over to Three Days Grace in Gontier’s absence, it is not known how that will affect My Darkest Days. Three Days Grace have also posted audio of Matt Walst performing with the group to give an idea of what the singer switch will sound like. Listen below: Listen to Matt Walst Performing With Three Days Grace [button href=”http://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-chalk-outline-in-the-studio-exclusive-video-premiere/” title=”Next: Watch Three Days Grace Perform ‘Chalk Outline’ in the Studio” align=”center”]
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Singer Adam Gontier Leaves Three Days Grace, Replaced by My Darkest Days’ Matt Walst
January 9th, 2013 
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No Comments »Daily Reload: Metallica, Slayer + More
January 8th, 2013 Metalkult Ethan Miller, Getty Images – Metallica ‘s Lars Ulrich gives some detail about the band’s upcoming 3D film and the progress of their next album. [ Loudwire ] – Slayer ‘s Dave Lombardo performs ‘Raining Blood’ with a metal mariachi band. [ Loudwire ] – Who should replace former guitarist Rob Caggiano for Anthrax ‘s next tour? We offer some suggestions and ask for your input in our latest Readers Poll. [ Loudwire ] – Former My Darkest Days guitarist Sal Costa explains his exit from the band. [ Loudwire ] – Ex- Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing is returning to music as a promoter. [ Loudwire ] – David Bowie surprised fans with news that a new album is en route. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The Beatles are awesome. Led Zeppelin are great. Now hear them together in a mash-up. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] – The long dormant Postal Service are rumored to be reuniting for Coachella. [ Diffuser.fm ] – The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion return with the video for ‘Bag of Bones.’ [ Diffuser.fm ]
Posted in News Tags: band, daily-reload, darkest-days, dave-lombardo, david-bowie, getty-images, my darkest days, readers-poll-, rob-caggiano, service, spencer-blues, video No Comments »My Darkest Days Guitarist Sal Costa Exits Band
January 5th, 2013 Metalkult Liz Ramanand, Loudwire My Darkest Days are down a member as they start to work on their next album. The band revealed via their social networks that guitarist Sal Costa (pictured at right above) is leaving the group after three years of growth and success. Costa joined My Darkest Days in 2009 and was part of their first two records — their self-titled 2010 release which spawned the breakout single ‘Porn Star Dancing’ and their 2012 follow-up, ‘Sick and Twisted Affair,’ which yielded the hit rock singles ‘Casual Sex’ and the title track. In addition to his lead guitar work, Costa also provided some vocals on the band’s songs. The band tweeted about Costa’s departure as well as their current progress on a new record. The tweets read as follows: Band Member Sal Costa is leaving My Darkest Days.The band is currently writing for their new album and it will be… fb.me/E0pNYEGf — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) January 5, 2013 Its Sad news and we wish him well. Thanks to all our fans and friends out there.and for those about to RockWe salute you!!Matt — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) January 5, 2013 Goin over the tracks for the next MDD album in 2013!!!…Wheres your HORNS at?!!! #MDDARMY We love ALL of YOU!!!!! — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) January 5, 2013 ‘Sick and Twisted Affair’ was a heavier effort than the band’s debut and Costa revealed that the group’s consistent touring with hard rock acts definitely played a role in the musical transformation. As the band begin writing for their third studio album, it is not known what direction the group is taking. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/my-darkest-days-sick-and-twisted-affair-video/” title=”Next: Watch My Darkest Days’ ‘Sick and Twisted Affair’ Video” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-also-provided, a-new-record, dancing, darkest-days, group, my darkest days, news, twisted No Comments »Election Day: Rockers Take Action on Twitter
November 6th, 2012 Metalkult Whitney Curtis, Getty Images It’s arguably the most American day of the year (sorry, Fourth of July), as those with the rights given to them as American citizens are heading out to the polls today to cast their votes on both candidates and bills that will affect their immediate future. It’s one of the great things about being an American is having elections that give you the right to help determine what the future will hold. Whether it be current President Obama or his opposition, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney that you vote for, the key is the exercise of your right as an American citizen. A number of top rockers have weighed in via Twitter, attempting to get their fans out to the polls to vote. Some have remained bipartisan, while others are specifically attempting to sway their followers in a certain political direction. See what members of Foo Fighters , System of a Down , Motley Crue , Pearl Jam and more have to say about Election Day in the tweets below: I don’t care WHO you VOTE for, just fucking do it. The power is in OUR HANDS. #Vote — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 6, 2012 Friends in the US, Please go and vote today to make sure no crazy right wing C**t takes control of our destiny again. — Serj Tankian (@serjtankian) November 6, 2012 Election Day! Stand up and be counted. — Rise Against (@riseagainst) November 6, 2012 Don’t forget to Vote today! fb.me/1nyLfWdRE — Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) November 6, 2012 Today’s the day! Anyone vote yet? @ sonnywhosoever — Payable On Death (@POD) November 6, 2012 Today’s a big day for the USA !! Get out there and vote!!Who’s Gonna Win ??? — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) November 6, 2012 OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND COLORADO, IF YOURE VOTING TODAY HELP LEGALIZE IT! twitter.com/DAVIDMDRAIMAN/… — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 6, 2012 Just so u know, I already voted. But today’s the final day to be able to do so. So get out & do it! iiii]; )’ — Slash (@Slash) November 6, 2012 GET OUT THERE AND VOTE! — Rev Theory (@revtheory) November 6, 2012 Tweet us a photo of you with an “I Voted” sign and we’ll RT some. Use #IVoted tag. #GoVote ! — Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) November 6, 2012 twitter.com/foofighters/st… — Foo Fighters (@foofighters) November 6, 2012 There you have it. If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to get out at your first convenience. If so, take pride in knowing you’ve done your civic duty. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/motorhead-lemmy-kilmister-calls-mitt-romney-a-f-ing-monster/” title=”Next: Motorhead’s Lemmy Weighs in on Presidential Election” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: darkest-days, election, exercise, followers, foo fighters, getty-images, lemmy-weighs, massachusetts, opposition, president, president-obama, right, theory No Comments »My Darkest Days, ‘Save Yourself’ – Lyric Video Premiere
September 12th, 2012 Metalkult My Darkest Days are digging deeper into their ‘Sick and Twisted Affair’ album, serving up the tormented track ‘Save Yourself’ as the next single, and to mark the occasion the band is premiering the new lyric video for the song with Loudwire. The clip itself starts with a red-lit room featuring a quick flashing photo of the band before taking you down some dark hallway corridors. Throughout the clip, the
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