Gold-certified Southern metal stalwarts Corrosion Of Conformity have officially brought on Nick Shabatura as their new drummer, following the departure of Stanton Moore.
Shabatura landed the role with a recommendation from Charlie Benante, adding a fresh dynamic to the band's rhythm section.
Shabatura's arrival has the full blessing of Moore, who commented on social media on March 13: "I approve this message! I went by rehearsals in Riffississippi the other day to meet and hang with Nick.
He is an amazing drummer and a super cool guy.
He showed up having completely done his homework and already sounds great playing with the band.
The plan was always for me to make this record with the guys and then to find somebody to do the touring.
Well, we found the guy and he is Nick Shabatura!" The band is gearing up for the release of their new double album, Good God / Baad Man, set for April 3, 2026.
The upcoming record follows the band's recent single "You Or Me" and is expected to showcase their signature Southern metal sound alongside some fresh energy with Shabatura on drums.
Corrosion of Conformity are returning to stages across North America this spring with a headlining tour featuring support from Whores and Crobot.
The run kicks off April 7 in Atlanta and April 8 in Greensboro with Whores opening, before the band joins Clutch and JD Pinkus from April 9 through May 3, culminating in Asheville.
Following the Clutch dates, Corrosion of Conformity reconvenes with Whores in Toronto and Montreal, with Crobot joining the lineup for all remaining shows through May 16 in New Orleans.
Fans can expect a mix of classic hits alongside material from the band’s forthcoming double album, set for release later this year via Nuclear Blast Records.
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Here is the full tour schedule: The run kicks off April 7 in Atlanta and April 8 in Greensboro with Whores opening, before the band joins Clutch and JD Pinkus from April 9 through May 3, culminating in Asheville.
Following the Clutch dates, Corrosion of Conformity reconvenes with Whores in Toronto and Montreal, with Crobot joining the lineup for all remaining shows through May 16 in New Orleans.