Attack Attack! have announced their break up. You can read the official statement below: Well everyone, it’s been a wild ride for Attack Attack, but I think it’s about time Whiting and I take some time to write this note. We want to start by thanking every single one of you that has ever come out to a show, bought a shirt, gotten in a fight over crabcore, or spent the time to send us notes online. We have been insanely blessed to be able to do what we have done with AA and we think it’s time that we[Read More…]
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Relient K Drummer Ethan Luck Leaves The Band
Relient K’s drummer Ethan Luck, who joined the band in 2008, has resigned from the band. Read below: To all the great fans of Relient K It saddens me, more than you know, to tell you that I have left Relient K. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the last 5 years. You all made me feel like I was in the band longer than I was. Thank you all for taking the time and spending the money to come to the shows, allowing me to have a job in music. Thank you for spending time with[Read More…]
Secrets Vocalist Leaves Band Due To Sobriety Issues
Xander Bourgeois has left Secrets due to sobriety issues. Statement from Bourgeois below: Hey everyone, its Xander here. as we know, all good things come to an end, BUT this is definitely not the end for neither myself nor Secrets, but I have made the decision to quit Secrets in order to maintain my sobriety and also make a new band for myself. I love everyone in this band and wish Secrets the best, I hope all of you can understand where I am coming from, I love you guys so much and thank you for the abundance in support throughout the[Read More…]
3 Doors Down Bassist Charged With Vehicular Homicide
3 Doors Down bassist Todd Harrell was arrested Friday night (April 19) in Nashville and charged with vehicular homicide following a car crash. Police state that Harrell was speeding when his vehicle clipped a pickup truck that proceeded to spin out of control, struck a guardrail and then traveled down an embankment, flipping in the process. According to the reports, the driver of the pickup was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. According to local News Channel 5, Harrell’s Cadillac struck a retaining wall and stopped about a quarter of a mile[Read More…]
Breaking Benjamin Frontman Benjamin Burnley Retains Rights To Band’s Name
Breaking Benjamin‘s frontman Benjamin Burnley and two of the band’s former members were in court concerning the rights to use their moniker and the vocalist emerging victorious. In a posting on the band’s website, The dispute between Benjamin Burnley, who is the sole founder, primary musician, singer and songwriter for the band Breaking Benjamin, and two of the band’s ex-members has been resolved. Benjamin Burnley retains his right to use his band name and Breaking Benjamin will continue. Burnley: I am pleased to finally put this matter behind me and focus on the future for Breaking Benjamin. I wish to[Read More…]
Iron Chic Sign To Bridge Nine Records
Iron Chic have signed to Bridge Nine Records. They will be releasing their Spooky Action EP in June. Stream the EP below: Spooky Action by Iron Chic
AFI Tease September Return With New Trailer
AFI have release a cryptic video on their website. Watch below:
Sum 41 Drummer Leaves Band
Sum 41 drummer Steve Jocz has left the band after being with them for 17 years. Read below: I’m sorry to announce that I’ve decided to leave Sum 41. Touring with the band has been an amazing experience that has taken us far beyond our old practice space in my parent’s basement to countless countries around the world. I’ve had the opportunity to see and experience so much and for that I am truly grateful. I just want to thank all of our fans for making the last 17 years possible. I had a blast. Thanks again, Stevo.
Relient K Release Update Regarding Lineup
Relient K has now posted a update for fans to clarify everything going on in their lineup. Read below: Just to clarify a few things about Relient K. (From our previous post) 1. We will be doing the upcoming tour as a full band, and we are very excited about it! Dan Gartley and Tom Breyfogle will be performing on bass and drums respectively. They are both amazing friends (from Canton, OH), and incredibly talented musicians. 2. We are all still friends, and only want the best for each other. 3. Our new album “Collapsible Lung” is finished and will[Read More…]
Deftones Release Statement On Death Of Chi Cheng
Deftones have release a statement on the death of bassist Chi Cheng below. There are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares to the loss everyone feels. There will be a hole in our lives where Chi once was. But that will be filled everyday with all of our love and memories we all have in our heart. He will always be here because of love. It’s time we all give our love and best, and do our best to love. Especially ourselves, Chi would want that for everyone. All our healing[Read More…]
Relient K To Tour Without Three Members On Upcoming Tour
John Warne, Jon Schneck, and Ethan Luck will not be on the upcoming Relient K tour. The members have not said that they’re leaving the band. Read below: It is with sadness that we write you to say that we will not be touring with Relient K on the upcoming tour dates. This will be the first tour that the Jo(h)n’s have missed in over eight years, and the first that Ethan has missed since he joined the band in 2008. We will miss seeing you all on the road this year, and we want to thank you for always[Read More…]
Deftones’ Bassist Chi Cheng Passes Away At 42
Deftones‘ bassist Chi Cheng has passed away at age 42. Cheng was injured in an automobile accident in 2008, The accident left Cheng in a several-year coma. He passed away last night at 3 AM. His family has released a statement below: Our dearest Family, This is the hardest thing to write to you. Your love and heart and devotion to Chi was unconditional and amazing. I know that you will always remember him as a giant of a man on stage with a heart for every one of you. He was taken to the emegency room and at 3[Read More…]
Crime In Stereo To Release New Music
Crime In Stereo will be releasing new music. Check out a tweet form the band below: NEW. MUSIC. X.X.X.X. — Crime In Stereo (@CrimeinStereo) April 12, 2013
You, Me & Everyone We Know Begin Recording New Material
You, Me & Everyone We Know will begin recording new material. Check out a tweet from Ben Liebsch below: https://twitter.com/YMAEWK/statuses/322377803897139200
You Me At Six Filming New Documentary
You Me At Six are filming a documentary on their upcoming US tour. Read below: Dear fans, we will be filming a documentary on this US tour with our buddy @getdeluxe ! So get stoked. — You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) April 9, 2013
Jimmy Eat World Releasing New Music Tomorrow
Jimmy Eat World will be releasing the first song off of ‘Damage’ tomorrow. Check out a tweet below: http://t.co/w4NKHFMl4F pic.twitter.com/mDaZtogXQj — Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) April 9, 2013
Dayshell (ex-Of Mice & Men) Sign To Sumerian Records
Dayshell (features Shayley Bourget, formerly of Of Mice & Men) have announced their signing to Sumerian Records and released a music video clip for “Share With Me” below.
The Gaslight Anthem To Release ‘Singles Collection: 2008-2011’ Box Set
The Gaslight Anthem have announced that they will release a box set collection of their singles ranging from 2008-2011 via SideOneDummy on June 18. It will include nine 7’’ 45’s featuring the band’s singles and rare acoustic & live tracks, a download card and a 45 RPM adapter, all packaged in a limited edition wooden collector’s chest. #1 – The ’59 Sound Side A: “The ’59 Sound” Side B: “State Of Love And Trust” Live at Webster Hall #2 – Old White Lincoln Side A: “Old White Lincoln” Side B: “The ’59 Sound” Acoustic on KEXP #3 – Great Expectations[Read More…]
Austin Carlile (Of Mice & Men) Arrested For Felonious Assault
Of Mice & Men vocalist Austin Carlile was arrested Saturday morning according to reports, Carlile was arrested at 2:50 a.m. in Bowling Green, Ohio along with drum tech Lionel Robinson II. The two were taken into custody on charges of felonious assault following an alleged fight that left one man “with fractured nasal bones,” according to Sgt. Jason Stanley of the Bowling Green Police Division.
Frank Iero Shares Thoughts On My Chemical Romance Break Up
My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero has blogged about the band’s break up after a 12-year run. You can read the complete entry below. greetings friends and acquaintances, on-lookers and rubberneckers, enemies and indifferents, believers and fakers, i needed to take some time to myself this past week. i felt a moment (or maybe a few moments) of silence was deserved and required. it was my intention to let the dust settle a bit, not form, on the recent mychem announcement. a large chunk of my life (jeez, almost half my life) was devoted to that band and all that[Read More…]