the vocalist also having a main artery – which previously ran to his lungs – connected directly to his heart. Dimmu Borgir's Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski ranked No. 1 drummer in Poland's "Top Drummer" magazine. Shadows Fall have announced the formation of their own label in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group and Ferret Music. Sonic Syndicate clean vocalist Roland Johansson quits the band. Original Arsis drummer Michael VanDyne returns to the band full-time. God Forbid has confirmed that rhythm guitarist Dallas Coyle has left the band. They also announced that former Darkest Hour guitarist Kris Norris will be his replacement. Sentenced's former lead guitarist Miika Tenkula is found dead on his home; his demise was caused by a heart attack due to a genetic condition. His overall health was presumably worsened by his heavy drinking problem. Satyricon bassist Victor Brandt quits the band in April. Venom drummer Antton leaves the band to focus on his other musical projects. Megadeth and Slayer to co-headline "Canadian Carnage" with Machine Head and Suicide Silence. Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom breaks arm on tour. Rigor Mortis guitarist Mike Scaccia to undergo emergency neck surgery. The MRI scan noticed Scaccia has a Cervical Herniated Disc in his lower neck, which could make him paralyzed without immediate surgery. Dead to Fall announces farewell show. Carpathian Forest guitarist/bassist Tchort leaves the band in May. Kataklysm guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais detained by the FBI. He was arrested and detained for over 5 hours under the presumption of being on the FBI international most wanted list, which he was falsely accused. Every Time I Die parts ways with drummer Mike "Ratboy" Novak, who has been with the band for 11 years. Deep Purple are issued a fine in Russia for "illegally" playing their own songs in Rostov-on-Don in October 2008. Brainstorm sign to AFM Records. On 8 July 2009, founding member and original Crimson Glory frontman Midnight died. Jørn Lande returns to Masterplan. Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine undergoes neck surgery. The Bled signs to Rise Records. Sonic Syndicate announces new vocalist, Nathan James Biggs. ICS Vortex and Mustis leaves Dimmu Borgir. Destruction guitarist Mike Sifringer breaks his ring finger in Belgium. Former 3 Inches of Blood bassist Brian Redman died on Saturday 27 September, in a car crash near his home in Tacoma, Washington. Evile bassist Mike Alexander fell ill and died at the age of 32