Metalsucks — You might still be feeling groovy from a ganj-packed 4/20 yesterday, all good vibes and hopeful smiles. Well, snap out of it cuz here comes a piece of bad news. Nevermore shall never be the same … more: In a mutual decision Jeff Loomis and Van Will... more info

Metalsucks — So hopefully you remember the incredibly awesome “Create Your Own Conspiracy” Contest we hosted with Nevermore last year, in which reader Ben Robson ultimately got to stand on stage with the band in front of a real live paying audience and sing ... more info

Metal Injection — Well this is lame. Late yesterday we got a note from Century Media that Nevermore have officially withdrawn from the upcoming Symphony X tour. No official reasoning was given, although a full statement from the band was promised soon. What's wor... more info

Altsounds — It is with great regret that we notify NEVERMORE fans that the band has withdrawn from their upcoming North American tour. The tour will continue as planned with Symphony X, Powerglove and Blackguard. An official statement from the band will be i... more info

Metalsucks — UPDATE: It’s official. Nevermore are off this tour. WHAT A BUMMER. Well, here’s a potentially sucky situation. We just got the following e-mail from reader Glenn Pillsbury: “Just got a canned email from the promoter of the May 8 Symphony X conc... more info

Metalsucks — Gotta love this Ben Robson dude. First, he won our totally amazing Nevermore “Create Your Own Conspiracy” contest last year. Then he proved he was no fluke by sharing some of his original music with us. And now he’s really topped himself with t... more info

Metalsucks — Oh noes! Soilwork have been forced to drop off their Spring North American tour with Nevermore and Symphony X because guitarist Peter Wichers has a herniated disc in his back. Ouch. I feel your pain, Peter. Literally… because I have a herniated dis... more info

Metal Injection — Oh noes! Peter Wichers is having issues with some herniated discs in his back. This means he can't tour. This has resulted in the band pulling out of their scheduled U.S. tour with Symphony X, Nevermore, Blackguard and Powerglove (dates here). T... more info

Metalsucks — Saw this unsettling bit of news towards the end of the day yesterday via Metal Underground: Nevermore bassist Jim Sheppard underwent brain surgery yesterday to remove a benign brain tumor. Jim’s ongoing struggle with Crohn’s disease is fairly wel... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker JIM SHEPPARD is to undergo surgery to remove a benign tumour from his brain.The Nevermore bassist is set to have the operation on Wednesday (16Feb11), according to Blabbermouth.net. Bandmate Warrel Dane has reached out to fans online asking th... more info