matt cameron

These were the biggest and most surprising things that happened in rock and metal during the year 2025, in case you forgot.

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

See a list of 25 rock and metal musicians who have been in three or more big bands, including Dave Grohl, Mike Portnoy, Maynard James Keenan and more.

The Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer recalled being on tour with Pantera in the early '90s and being intimidated by their performance.