Josh Klinghoffer has confirmed that he has replaced John Frusciante as the new guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Rev Theory Free Download
A free download of an acoustic version of Rev Theory “Broken Bones” is available at Walmart.com.
Warped Tour 2010 Date Change
Carson and the Pomona dates have flipped. The Carson show is now on June 25th and the Pomona show is now on 8/11.
Lifehouse’s Album Gets New Release Date
Lifehouse’s fifth album ‘Smoke & Mirrors‘ has yet another new release date. Its now due in stores on February 23rd.
Story Of The Year Release New Song
Story of the Year have a new song, “I’m Alive”, now streaming on MySpace.
From First To Last release track off Rise Records
From First To Last are streaming a new track. You can listen to “I’ll Inoculate The World With The Virus…” on their MySpace.
Red Confirmed New Tour Dates
Red confirmed new dates for their “Nothing and Forever” tour with Pillar, The Wedding and Me in Motion. January 14th in Ft. Smith, AR @ Ft. Smith Event Center January 15th in Dallas, TX @ The Door January 16th in Victoria, TX @ Riverside Multiplex January 17th in San Antonio, TX @ Tripoint January 19th in San Angelo, TX @ San Angelo Auditorium January 20th in Mercedes, TX @ Rio Grande Valley Livestock January 22nd in Monroe, LA @ Monroe Civic Center January 23rd in Longview, TX @ SE Belcher Jr. Chapel January 24th in Abilene, TX @ Abilene Civic[Read More…]
Soundgarden to reunite after 12-year break
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has announced that the band are officially reuniting. The band broke up in 1997. Cornell revealed in a tweet, “The 12 year break is over & school is back in session. Sign up now. Knights of the Soundtable ride again!” He also linked to a soundgardenworld.com.
Eye Empire Streams New Demo
Eye Empire have streamed a new demo titled “More Than Fate”, on their MySpace.
Pearl Jam Front-Man Sued For Altering Lyrics
Pearl Jam front-man Eddie Vedder has been sued for altering the lyrics of the track “Hard Sun”. The track, written by Gordon Peterson, was featured on the ‘Into the Wild‘ soundtrack. Peterson claims Vedder altered the key lyrics which “eroded the integrity” of the song. Universal Music is also named in the suit claiming the label licensed “Hard Sun” without Peterson’s permission.
Breaking Benjamin Free Download
A free download of Breaking Benjamin’s “Give Me a Sign” www.myspace.com/formula-for-happiness
Silverstein plan four-night Concert
Silverstein have decided to celebrate their 10-year anniversary by booking a four-night stand at the El Mocambo in Toronto, Ontario, from March 18-21. Making these shows extra-special is the information that “each night will be a specific album from start to finish, complete with a special encore of rare and old songs + some requests,” according to the band. Four-night passes are $50 CAD and available here; individual tickets are $15 CAD per night and available here.
Autopsy on Avenged Sevenfold’s drummer Inconclusive.
An autopsy on Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan has come back inconclusive and the coroner’s office has ordered toxicology and other laboratory tests to determine why the 28-year-old drummer died.
Black Label Society Plan June Release
Black Label Society will enter the studio in January to work on their new album. It is expected to be released in June.
James Owen Sullivan, Avenged Sevenfold drummer found dead
Sullivan’s body was discovered by firefighters who were called to his house around 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 28. According to Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo commented that it appeared the 28-year-old drummer died of natural causes. The Coroner’s Office is investigating his untimely death. Band said on their website “Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother.”
The Felix Culpa post four new songs
The Felix Culpa have posted four new songs from their album ‘Sever Your Roots’, which the band will be self-releasing on Jan. 23, 2010. You can stream the songs MySpace page.
Dashboard Confessional/New Found Glory split cover art
The cover art has been unveiled for the split EP featuring Dashboard Confessional and New Found Glory covering each other’s songs.
New Nine Inch Nails album
Nine Inch Nails have stopped touring but Trent Reznor says that doesn’t mean the end. Reznor wrote in a post, “2010 has a number of things planned including new material from Nine Inch Nails and something else that isn’t Nine Inch Nails.”
Metro Station drummer leaves band
Drummer Anthony Improgo has departed from Metro Station, leaving only vocalist/guitarist Trace Cyrus and guitarist Mason Musso as members.
New Lostprophets Song ‘Sunshine’
The Lostprophets have streamed a new song ‘Sunshine’ on their MySpace.