Scott Rockenfield

Who would be part of Dee Snider's '80s live band and why would it be a bit problematic for the singer? Snider explains.

The drummer will have his case heard against the band in January.

The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and wrongful discharge, among other offenses.

The rest of the band has not had much contact with him lately.

The drummer says the full facts have not been told.

The group clarified the drummer's status after he stepped away from touring last year, but add that his return has no time frame.

Metallica skinsman Lars Ulrich may not get acclaim as a technical master on the drums, but his stickwork has provided the backbone to metal's biggest band for 30 years. The thrash titans have always been centered around rhythm riffing, and Ulrich’s drumming anchors this approach...