CLINT LOWERY DEJA VU: GUITARIST LEAVES KORN MID-TOUR

Dark New Day and Ex-Sevendust member Clint Lowery, who has been collecting cash as serving time as the touring guitarist for Korn all summer and fall, has left the band mid-tour. Sound familiar? Lowery departed Sevendust mid-tour in late 2004 forcing the band to scramble to find a replacement. This time, though, we can’t help but applaud — not only does this add to the continually comical saga of guitarists leaving Korn (will they please die already?), but it means Lowery can get back to what’s important, finishing the new Dark New Day album. Presumably Lowery has been amply compensated for his duties this year and can lay low for a whle while focusing on new music.

According to Lowery’s MySpace, he departed due to a family emergency. “Everything’s fine — just had to get home. Hated to leave. Love all the Korn guys and had a blast with them.”

Whatever, dude. Now let’s all go listen to some Dark New Day and rejoice.

-VN