After a 22-year break, Minneapolis punk quartet the Replacements will reunite live at Riot Fest 2013 in Chicago, Toronto and Denver. Founding bassist Tommy Stinson says the band never actually broke up, but that they simply walked off the stage near the end of their last show in Chicago on July 4, 1991 and hadn’t returned yet.
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Upon This Dawning Announce New Vocalist
Upon This Dawning have announced that Giani Molinari has been replaced by new vocalist Dani Nelli. We wanted to let you know that our brother Giani is not longer in Upon This Dawning. He had to leave for personal reasons and there are no hard feelings. We really wish him all the best of luck in his future! Also we are extremely happy to welcome our new singer Dani! (Twitter/Instagram: @Danitasters)
The Nearly Deads Signed With Standby Records
The Nearly Deads have signed with Standby Records and will release their new Zombie Survival Guide EP on August 20.
Motion City Soundtrack Announce New Drummer
Motion City Soundtrack have announce that Claudio Rivera (previously the drummer of Saves The Day) will be joining their lineup. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us be the first to introduce you to our newest member: Claudio Rivera! He is an old friend who has played many roles in our life as a band over the years. We are very excited to embark on this musical journey with him at the drum helm. Be sure and give him the glad hand should you spot him this summer at the Vans Warped Tour. Hell, that goes for any of us. Take care[Read More…]
Nine Inch Nails Guitarist Adrian Belew Leaves Band
Nine Inch Nails have lost a second band member. Just weeks after the departure of bassist Eric Avery, guitarist Adrian Belew has also announced that he will be leaving the band. concerning me being part of the 2013 Nine Inch Nails band: it didn’t work.
Mike Portnoy Leaving Adrenaline Mob
Mike Portnoy have announced that after the four scheduled shows in Latin America later this month, he’ll be leaving Adrenaline Mob. Read below: A Message From Mike Portnoy: It saddens me to announce that the 4 upcoming shows in Latin America this month supporting Halestorm will be my last with Adrenaline Mob. Unfortunately, I have scheduling conflicts that prevent me from being able to fully commit to the band’s future activities at the moment. As I cannot be in two places at the same time, I don’t want to hold them back and have to wait for my schedule to[Read More…]
Fall Out Boy To Perform On NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Fall Out Boy have announced an appearance on NBC’s The Voice next Tuesday, June 11, at 8 p.m. performing on @NBCTheVoice next tuesday, gonna turn some chairs. tune in on 6/11 at 8/7c http://t.co/WaBc90OLgy pic.twitter.com/CL0rWh8q7V — Fall Out Boy (@falloutboy) June 4, 2013
Former Eighteen Visions Bassist Mick Morris Passed Away
According to reports from people who knew him, Eighteen Visions bassist Mick Morris passed away in his sleep Sunday, June 2, from a pre-existing heart condition. He had been in and out of the hospital recently but had been released.
Strawberry Girls (Ex-Dance Gavin Dance) Sign To Tragic Hero Records
Strawberry Girls have signed with Tragic Hero Records, who will re-release the band’s French Ghetto album in the fall.
Fight Or Flight Tease New Video
Fight or Flight (Disturbed, Evans Blue, Ra) have posted a trailer for their “First of the Last” music video below. Their debut album ‘A Life By Design?‘ will be released July 23rd.
Tim Lambesis Posts Bail; Released From Custody
As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis is no longer listed as an inmate of the Vista Detention Facility. His bail had recently been lowered to $2 million.
Mikey Way (ex-My Chemical Romance) Confirms New Band
Mikey Way (former bassist of My Chemical Romance) has confirmed that he may have new music on the horizon. @Cru3l_Insanity Magic 8 ball says "signs point to yes" — Mikey Way (@mikeyway) May 29, 2013 @beat_of_drums Busy working on awesome stuff. — Gerard Way (@gerardway) May 9, 2013
Issues Release Statement On Departure Of Drummer Case Snedecor
Issues have released an official statement regarding the departure of drummer Case Snedecor. Check out a snippet of the statement below This may be hard for some of you to hear, especially considering the lineup changes we have already experienced in our short history, but we promise we are in this for the long haul and remain committed to making music and meeting as many of you as we can. Snedecor released a series of tweets earlier this week: To whom it may concern; I will no longer be a part of Issues and I will not be on the upcoming[Read More…]
Issues Part Ways With Drummer Case Snedecor
Drummer Case Snedecor has left Issues. Read tweets from members of the band below: To whom it may concern; I will no longer be a part of Issues and I will not be on the upcoming tours that have been announced. — Case Snedecor (@CaseSned) May 25, 2013 https://twitter.com/TylerCarter4L/statuses/338113118653784064
Stone Temple Pilots Suing Ex-Frontman Scott Weiland
Stone Temple Pilots are suing Scott Weiland for misusing the band’s name to further his own solo career. You can read below: The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band’s name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group’s name or songs. A lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts while the group was together and having his lawyer attempt to interfere with the airplay of the group’s new single “Out of Time.” Weiland and Stone[Read More…]
The Swellers Sign To No Sleep Records
The Swellers have announced their signing to No Sleep Records.
Stone Temple Pilots Release New Song Featuring Chester Bennington
Stone Temple Pilots release a new song “Out of Time” featuring vocals from Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington below. The track can be downloaded for free here.
Trent Reznor Announces New Nine Inch Nails Line-up
Nine Inch Nails bassist Eric Avery has quit the band as of May 15, 2013. Read below: “Its with very mixed emotions i tell you all that im pulling out of NIN. i know. its been a tough call and i don’t know if its the right one. but i really want to focus on my musical life here in la, on film work in particular. as the tour dates kept growing… i just got overwhelmed. i just got home from a year of heavy travel with garbage, the idea of leaving town for another year and a half, and with[Read More…]
System of a Down Bassist Shavo Odadjian Calls Out Singer Serj Tankian
System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian have posted on his official fan page accusing vocalist Serj Tankian of holding the band back. Read below: ok….. Ill come clean.. Its not us(meaning Daron,John Or Shavo!! Its Sej, who doesn’ want to do a new album!!!! so please stop harassing us about it!!! We are just waiting for SERJ! Now He might hate me for exposing the truth but i Had too.. Sorry folks!!! we’re trying to get a new album out, its just not passing Serj’s RULES! . Kinda funny, since we started the band and now he’s holding us[Read More…]
Chiodos Sign To Razor & Tie
Razor & Tie have announce that Chiodos have signed to the label and are well into the writing process of their upcoming album. Vocalist Craig Owens, We’re very excited to be working with Razor & Tie. The label is one that we as a band have looked to as a source of integrity filled rock music for some time now. Having our own imprint gives us the opportunity to be as creative as we choose, while also giving us a way to get it to the fans in a direct and focused way. This will be the first time we[Read More…]