(1) After the separation of their previous band , Shae Lappen and Dan Mena discussed with Brendan Benham the idea of founding a new band .
(2) After the separation of their previous volume , Brendan Benham and Dan Mena discussed the idea of forming a new band with Shae Lappen .

Do these two sentences mean the same thing?

Options are:
 (A). no.
 (B). yes.
(A).