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Sharks Breaking Up

Sharks have announced that they are calling it quits. Read below: To all our fans, We’re sorry to announce that the four of us have decided to end our journey as Sharks. Unfortunately all of our upcoming dates have been cancelled and we have no plans as of yet to play any final shows. We sincerely apologise to anyone who has bought tickets or were planning to buy tickets to any of these shows. On a positive note, we have just finished making a brand new music video for ‘Gold’ with our good friend Tom Lacey, which we’ll be releasing[Read More…]

Seether Working On New Music

Seether are in Los Angeles working on three new tracks that will likely be on their upcoming greatest hits album due out later in the year. July 18th in Cadott, WI @ Rockfest 2013 August 23rd in Grand Junction, CO @ Rock Jam 2013 August 24th in Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre w/ 10 Years August 25th in Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom w/ 10 Years August 27th in Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater w/ 10 Years August 28th in Abilene, TX @ The Lucky Mule w/ 10 Years August 30th in Pueblo, CO @ Colorado State Fair[Read More…]

3 Doors Down Reveal Touring Bassist

3 Doors Down have announced the addition of touring bassist Justin Biltonen. Dates below: July 3rd in Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheatre July 5th in Solomons, MD @ PNC Waterside Pavilion July 6th in Baltimore, MD @ Pier 6 Pavilion July 9th in Gilford, NH @ Meadowbrook July 10th in Bangor, ME @ Bangor Waterfront July 12th in Boston, MA @ Bank of America Pavilion July 13th in Big Flats, NY @ Tags Summerstage July 16th in Syracuse, NY @ Oncenter July 17th in Wantagh, NY @ Nikon Theater at Jones Beach * July 22nd in Clarkston, MI @[Read More…]

Tony Thaxton Post Blog On Leaving Motion City Soundtrack

Tony Thaxton (former drummer of Motion City Soundtrack) has a written a blog further elaborating on his decision to leave the band. Apparently, there are a lot of people who don’t quite know or understand what is going on with me these days.  I still get a few messages every week from people who are just now finding out the news about me leaving Motion City Soundtrack.  So, if you are reading this now and this is the first you’re hearing about it, yes, it’s true. I left the band.  As I said in my statement, touring was starting to[Read More…]

Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) Signs Book Deal For Memoir On Trial

Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe has signed a book deal with Da Capo Press for amemoir. While I’ve dreamed of being a published author almost since I began to read, I never imagined my first book would center around such a sad topic. Sometimes though, life unexpectedly provides you a story that needs to be told,” Blythe says. “I believe this one does (for several different reasons, not just for the benefit of myself), so I will tell it with the respect and dignity all involved deserve. This will be a good read, I promise you, and I hope[Read More…]

Abel Call It Quits

Abel have decided to breakup after four years. Check out a statement below: It was around this time four years ago that Alex, John, and I hydroplaned and wrapped the front of our Jeep around a tree on our way to Cornerstone Festival. It was the biggest setback imaginable at a time when Abel was a very young band, and had—until that point—mostly been hallmarked by successes we only dreamed of in previous projects. From that moment on, Abel has been a lesson in learning to adapt to the unexpected and turn negatives into positives. We’ve managed to overcome time,[Read More…]

Squid The Whale Part Ways With Frontman Bradley Walden

Bradley Walden is no longer the frontman of Squid The Whale. Read a statement below: We have decided to part ways with Bradley Walden. This is not a total disbandment. There needed to be a change within the group and letting him go is more than a positive one. We apologize to any of our fans who showed their love and support with the previous line up. The last thing we wanted to do was let our fans down. It’s just a change that needed to happen. We wish Bradley the best in all future endeavors. Bradley Walden has release[Read More…]

With The Punches Announce Hiatus

With The Punches have announced that they will go on hiatus after four farewell shows this August. After 5 years, 2 EP’s, 1 LP, 3 Continents, 4 Vehicles, and a few hundred shows, With The Punches is sad to announce that we will be going on hiatus for a while. We would like to thank everyone who ever took the time to listen to our band, everyone who supported us in any way, and those of you who went above and beyond and helped us keep it together at times where falling apart could have so easily happened. We will[Read More…]

Bouncing Souls Drummer Leaves Band

Michael McDermott, drummer of the Bouncing Souls, has announced that after 13-and-a-half-years, he has left the band: After 13 1/2 yrs. with The Bouncing Souls I’ve decided to spread my wings and fly.i wanna thank anyone who’s ever worked with the band.and especially my 3 brothers in musical arms.mad love.respect! The band has also posted a statement: Our brother and band mate Michael Mcdermott has decided to leave the band to pursue other musical interests. It has been an amazing 13 and a half years. We love you and wish you all the best! Here’s to the memories! We don’t[Read More…]

Slipknot Drummer Forms New Band

Slipknot’s Joey Jordison has launched a new project, Scar the Martyr. Their as-yet-untitled debut album is due this fall via Roadrunner. line-up: Henry Derek – Vocals Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails) – Keyboards Jed Simon (Strapping Young Lad) – Guitar Kris Norris (Darkest Hour) – Guitar Joey Jordison – Drums

Lamb Of God Bankrupted By Randy Blythe Trial

Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God was found non guilty on manslaughter charges, but the trial ended up bankrupting the band. Read below: Adler said he and the band were relieved, even ecstatic, that Blythe was freed of the charges. But the incident pushed Lamb of God to a turning point. “Not only were we not able to generate any income, but we ended up having to pay more than half a million dollars in legal fees,” said Adler, calling from a tour stop in Madison, Wis. “It bankrupted the entire band, no money left for any kind of payroll or anything.[Read More…]

ShipRocked 2014 Lineup Revealed

Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace, Device, Sevendust, In This Moment, Candlebox, The Halo Method, Nonpoint, Aranda, Young Guns, Crash Kings and American Fangs have been confirmed for ShipRocked 2014. Additional bands will be confirmed in the coming weeks. It sets sail on January 26th-30th on the Norwegian Pearl from Miami, FL.

Everyone Dies In Utah Announce New Vocalist

Everyone Dies In Utah have announced that they’ve parted ways with former bassist/vocalist Justin Yost, and Michael Crimlis (formerly of Us, From Outside) has taken his place. Crimlis said, I used to be the vocalist for another band on Tragic Hero, so I’ve been labelmates with the EDIU dudes for a while and I was always a big fan of their style, When I was offered the position to be their new vocalist it was pretty much a no-brainer.

Saves The Day Announce Fall Headlining Tour And New Drummer

Saves The Day have announced that they will go on a headlining tour this fall with Into It. Over It. and Hostage Calm. Dates below: SEP 4 – GLASS HOUSE – POMONA, CA SEP 5 – SLIM’S – SAN FRANCISCO, CA SEP 7 – BILTMORE CABARET – VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA SEP 8 – EL CORAZON – SEATTLE, WA SEP 10 – CLUB SOUND – SALT LAKE CITY, UT SEP 11- MARQUIS – DENVER, CO SEP 12- GRANADA – LAWRENCE, KSS SEP 13 – MILL CITY NIGHTS – MINNEAPOLIS, MN SEP 14 – BLUE MOOSE – IOWA CITY, IA SEP 17 – MAGIC STICK – DETROIT, MI SEP 18 – SKULLY’S – COLUMBUS, OHIO SEP 19 – ALTAR BAR – PITTSBURGH, PA SEP 20[Read More…]

Darkest Hour Sign To Sumerian Records

Darkest Hour have signed a worldwide deal with Sumerian Records. Label owner Ash Avildsen, Darkest Hour are some of the best dudes I have ever met in music. They’re also one of the most underrated bands in metal and Sumerian is here to change that. Their influential debut album, The Mark Of The Judas, which never saw the real light of day due to their label at the time going under the day it came out, will finally get a proper release this fall, along with a new studio record. The band also made a statement, Before we could see[Read More…]

Pixies Bassist Kim Deal Leaves After 25 Years

Pixies bassist, Kim Deal, left the band after 25 years. Read below: We are sad to say that Kim Deal has decided to leave the Pixies. We are very proud to have worked with her on and off over the last 25 years. Despite her decision to move on, we will always consider her a member of the Pixies, and her place will always be here for her. We wish her all the best. Black Francis, Joey Santiago and David Lovering