darthspudius: I look at it two ways, I respect the band for not taking the time to slow down. They eliminate every problem in their way. However if it is true, that was pretty cold.
Emob78: No band really ever survives a lead singer change. You can change bassists or drummers all day long, hardly anyone cares. You replace the throat mechanic, everyone does. The Misfits were always best with Danzig, Van Halen was always best with Dave, Nightwish was always best with Tarja. You can change the beat, you can't change the heart.
AC/DC, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains all survived after lead singer changes.