A lot of musicians have quit or been fired from bands over the years but some lineup departures were truly shocking to the rest of the world. There are countless reasons for musicians to leave a band just as there are countless reasons members are fired from bands. READ MORE: Rock + Metal Singers Who Left Bands + Came BackBelow is a list of some of the most surprising lineup departures in rock and metal history, which includes situations where musicians have left on their own and have been fired. The 13 Most Shocking Lineup Departures in Rock + Metal History Some of these rockers left on their own and others were fired but their departures still shocked the rest of the world regardless. Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner17 Rock + Metal Bands Who Have Never Had a Lineup Change One of the rarest achievements in music.