The Pixies have parted ways with bassist Kim Shattuck, who joined earlier this year following the departure of Kim Deal. Check out a tweet below: Disappointed to learn that my time w/Pixies ended today. Amazing experience.Focusing attn on Muffs & new album. All the best to everyone. — The Muffs: Kim (@TheMuffs) November 30, 2013
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Green Day To Take A Break
Green Day will be taking a break after their Australian tour. Check out an excerpt from an interview below: We’re going to Australia, doing a tour there and then we’re going to take a break. We haven’t really been doing much. So it’s just nice to kind of do some other things, y’know, when we get ready to do Green Day again, our batteries will be charged.
Ex-Lostprophets Release Statement
The other members of Lostprophets have released a statement. Earlier this week, we learned that the allegations of child sexual abuse against Ian were true, and that he would not be contesting them in court. Until then, we found them extremely difficult to believe and had hoped it was all a mistake. Sadly, the true extent of his appalling behaviour is now impossible to deny. Many of you understandably want to know if we knew what Ian was doing. To be clear: We did not. We knew that Ian was a difficult character. Our personal relationships with him had deteriorated[Read More…]
Paper Route Covers Say My Name By Destiny’s Child
Paper Route have released a cover of Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.” Listen below:
My Chemical Romance Frontman Opens Up About Band’s Breakup
Gerard Way opened up about My Chemical Romance‘s breakup.Watch below:
Black Flag Fire Frontman Ron Reyes During Show
Black Flag‘s Mike Vallely fired frontman Ron Reyes mid-set in Australia during the Hits & Pits Festival. Reyes has released a statement confirming his firing and other details below. On November 24th 2013 the last night of the Australian Hits and Pits tour with two songs left in the set Mike V comes on stage stares me down, takes my mic and says “You’re done, party’s over get off it’s over…” He said something else to me but it was a lie so I won’t repeat it here. So with a sense of great relief that it was finally over I[Read More…]
Fall Out Boy To Perform ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’
Fall Out Boy have been announced to perform at this year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. The event will air Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 10 p.m. EST on ABC. ring in 2014 with us and dick clarks new years rockin eve @officialnyre http://t.co/WWxueQI1f4 — Fall Out Boy (@falloutboy) November 27, 2013
Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Crimes
Ian Watkins of Lostprophets has officially pleased guilty to child sex offenses that include attempted rape of a baby. Read a report from BBC below: “Ian Watkins, singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has pleaded guilty to a series of child sex offences including attempted rape of a baby. He had previously “furiously denied” the allegations. The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had been due to stand trial at Cardiff Crown Court alongside two women. Watkins pleaded guilty to attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 but not guilty to rape. This was accepted by the prosecution.” Wales Online reported live from the Court:[Read More…]
Watch Tonight Alive Perform “Don’t Wish” Acoustic
Tonight Alive recently performed an acoustic version of “Don’t Wish” for OK! Magazine. Watch below:
Austin Winkler Release Statement On Exit From Hinder
Austin Winkler has spoken out about parting ways with Hinder, his recent sobriety and starting a new project. To All Hinder Fans, It’s with a heavy heart that I announce after 12 years of being the lead singer of Hinder, the band and I have decided to part ways. I wish the guys nothing but the best in the future. I want to thank each and every one of you all for your love and support over the years, and especially over the last 4 months on my road to recovery. All the messages you sent me on Twitter and[Read More…]
Panic! At The Disco Spoof ‘Bourne Ultimatum’
Panic! At The Disco spoofed The Bourne Ultimatum in a new European tour update. Watch below:
La Dispute Launch Cryptic Countdown
La Dispute have launched a cryptic countdown to December 16th.
Hinder Parts Ways With Front-Man
Hinder have parted ways with front-man Austin Winkler. A new vocalist will be named shortly. Winkler left the group while on tour earlier this year to enter rehab. “I’m really proud of what we accomplished over the years,” says Hinder drummer (and songwriter/producer) Cody Hanson. “We hold no animosity towards Austin, and wish him the best. Although it was a difficult decision, it was the best thing for everyone involved and time for us to move on.” This summer/fall tour was a tough one. We want to thank the fans for all their overwhelming support. We couldn’t have made it through everything without you. We[Read More…]
New Music Tuesday – 11/19/13
Five Finger Death Punch ‘The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell‘ Vol. 2 Label: Prospect Park (Universal) Buy: iTunes/Amazon/Amazon MP3 Matt Pryor ‘Wrist Slitter’ Label: Equal Vision Records Buy: iTunes/Amazon/Amazon MP3 Polar Bear Club ‘Death Chorus’ Label: Rise Records Buy: iTunes/Amazon/Amazon MP3 Reggie And The Full Effect ‘No Country For Old Musicians’ Label: Pure Noise Records Buy: iTunes/Amazon/Amazon MP3
Adelitas Way Bassist Leaves Band
Adelitas Way bassist Derek Johnston has announced his departure from the band. Guitarist Keith Wallen left the band earlier in the year.
Polar Bear Club Frontman Releases Statement On Vocal Change
Polar Bear Club‘s frontman Jimmy Stadt has released a statement to fans on what brought on the change. You can read below: I’m sure most of you have noticed the change in my voice on the new PBC songs. It seems to be the thing people are talking about the most, so as the release date for “Death Chorus” approaches I thought I should address the thing head on and try to put an end to some of the speculation. Normally, I’d just say “fuck it, let people think what they want.” But this is a little different and people[Read More…]
Vampires Everywhere! Changes Name
Vampires Everywhere! announced that they have changed their name to The Killing Lights. The band will be entering the studio in 2014 to record their debut album for Century Media Records. Read a statement from Michael Vampire: I would like to personally welcome you to the new chapter in my life “The Killing Lights”. As most of you know I was involved in a near fatal car accident many years back. I feel the name The Killing Lights properly represents my struggle with this tragic event & the new chapter in my music career. We will be entering the studio[Read More…]
“Nativ Is At A Halt. No Shows, No Album Details, No New Songs”
Phil Druyor of Nativ (Formerly Attack Attack!) posted a statement on the band’s Facebook page. The singer stated that the band has come to a halt following a physical altercation between members: As it stands at this very moment, Nativ is at a halt. No shows, no album details, no new songs… Nothing. When Attack Attack! ended, I had figured it was the last time that I ever had to be in a band that seemed to have an ever changing lineup. Sadly, not the case here. In the last month, a verbal / physical altercation between two of our members[Read More…]
Sonny Moore Not Reuniting With From First To Last
From First To Last are reuniting for a new EP, but Sonny Moore will not be back on vocals. Check out an interview with Matt Good on Moore below: When exactly did you decide that you wanted to make FFTL music again? Walk me through the process of putting the band back together. I’m working with this band right now, and they’re huge fans of Ross Robinson. I showed them these videos we made with Ross when we were in the studio recording Heroine. I hadn’t seen them in years, and when I watched them, I started getting that reminiscent, emotional thing going on.[Read More…]
I Killed the Prom Queen Sign To Epitaph
I Killed The Prom Queen have officially signed to Epitaph Records and will release their third studio LP in 2014. Jona Weinhofen, We are absolutely ecstatic to join the Epitaph Records family. Having worked with the label previously with Bring Me The Horizon, I knew exactly what Epitaph was capable of and that it would be the perfect home for I Killed The Prom Queen.