Chris Adler

Some of these rockers left on their own and others were fired but their departures still shocked the rest of the world regardless.

Chris Adler reveals he was contacted by a name thrash band, but ultimately decided he wanted new challenges for his career moving forward.

The Lamb of God drummer details his split with the group and how it's still impacting his relationship with his brother years later.

"I put my life into it. It was my identity," he says.

It wasn't due to venue bans, contrary to rumor.

These were big moments in music.

He said it changed his life all over again.

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