In January 2007, it was announced that Hunt was to tour as part of Vince Neil ‘s solo band in Australia in March/April while in February Clint Lowery was recruited as a touring guitarist for Korn. The group stated that they were to continue on despite Clint’s involvement with Korn, a move which they supported, and planned to enter the studio on March, 26. On May 17, 2007, it was announced that both McLawhorn and Hunt would temporarily join Evanescence as their touring guitarist and drummer, respectively. Evanescence lead singer Amy Lee stated that “We’re just borrowing Will and Troy for awhile” and that they would not be leaving Dark New Day. There were growing rumours that the group were on the verge of splitting up due to Hunt and McLawhorn’s involvement with Evanescence however guitarist Clint Lowery shot down these rumours stating:
Hunt tours with Vince Neil, Clint joins Korn
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