A metal band has parted ways with its lead singer after over a decade together. This split appears to be amicable, and the singer has confirmed she’s continuing her career as a solo artist.

This is FRESH AIR. I'm TV critic David Bianculli. Last weekend, Raul Malo and his veteran roots music group the Mavericks were scheduled to play at a tribute concert in their honor at the famed Ryman ...

To a certain extent, bands are like businesses. If one piece isn’t working, then the rest of the organization is dysfunctional. What do you do with that broken piece? Well, you replace it, of course.