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Twin Falls Change Band Name To Twin Forks

Twin Falls (members from The Narrative, Bad Books and Dashboard Confessional) have announced they have changed their to Twin Forks. Read below: Hey everyone, It seems our choice of band names has upset the apple cart. Sorry for that. There are three other bands who have used the name. If you came here looking for any of the other Twin Falls, here are some links http://www.amazon.com/Gradual-Decay-Twin-Falls/dp/B000GBEN1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364512422&sr=8-1&keywords=a+gradual+decay

ex-The Mars Volta Drummer Joins Queens Of The Stone Age

Jon Theodore (ex-The Mars Volta) recorded tracks on the new Queens Of The Stone Age record and will be performing live. Read below: The album also features three drummers: Dave Grohl, as was previously reported; Joey Castillo, the band’s now-former drummer; and Jon Theodore, who played drums for The Mars Volta on their first three records and accompanying tours, as well as One Day As a Lion with Zack De La Rocha of Rage Against The Machine. The announcement below is cryptic in just how much of a role Theodore plays, but it’s our understanding that he is the current active[Read More…]

Frank Iero (Ex-My Chemical Romance) Starts New Band; Release New Song, Announce Tour Dates

My Chemical Romance‘s guitarist Frank Iero and touring member, James Dewees (of The Get Up Kids, Reggie and The Full Effect) have started a new band called, Death Spells. They have release a new song titled “Where Are My Fucking Pills” below. They have also announce some tour dates. 4/11/13 Ram’s Head Live Baltimore, MD 4/12/13 The Palladium Worcester, MA* 4/13/13 Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY* 4/14/13 Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA* 4/16/13 Irving Plaza New York, NY* 4/17/13 Corona Theatre Montreal, QC* 4/19/13 The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON* 5/18/13 Surf and Skate Festival Freehold, NJ * – w/ Mindless Self[Read More…]

Madina Lake Confirm Breakup; To Release Final EP

Madina Lake have confirmed that they are breaking up and that they will be releasing a final EP titled Buena Fortuna. Read below: It’s been a majestic run and we couldn’t be happier or more grateful for everything we’ve been able to accomplish as Madina Lake”. He want on to add “that as sad as it is to be closing this chapter, we’re much more excited to open the next one.

My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way Releases Long Statement On Break Up

My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has shared his thoughts on their break up below. A Vigil, On Birds and Glass. I woke up this morning still dreaming, or not fully aware of myself just yet. The sun poked through the windows, touching my face, and then a deep sadness overcame me, immediately, bringing me to life and realization- My Chemical Romance had ended. I walked downstairs to do the only thing I could think of to regain composure- I made coffee. As the drip began, in that kind of silence that only happens in the morning, and being the[Read More…]

My Chemical Romance Have Broken Up

In a blog post on their website, My Chemical Romance have announced the end of the band. Read below: Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We’ve gotten to go places we never knew we would. We’ve been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We’ve shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the[Read More…]

Former Members Of Glassjaw, Thursday, From Autumn To Ashes Start New Band

Todd Weinstock (of Glassjaw), Brian Deneeve (From Autumn To Ashes), Tucker Rule (Thursday), Lars Weiss (Judge)  and Derrick Karg (Death In The Park) have formed a new band called Get Involved! Check out the band’s Kickstarter message and video below: Get Involved! are recording an EP late this spring. Watch the video and learn more! (Video was shot and edited by our good friend Keith Barker) Hey Guys- We are Get Involved! You may know some of us from the bands Thursday, From Autumn To Ashes, GlassJAw, Judge and Death In The Park. We have been talking for sometime about starting[Read More…]

Motion City Soundtrack Drummer Leaves Band

Motion City Soundtrack have announced that their drummer, Tony Thaxton, has decided to leave the band. Read the statements below. Dear Friends, Our beloved drummer Tony Thaxton has decided to leave the band. We really hate to see him go, but we fully support him in his choice and wish him the absolute best in the future. Tony’s contribution to the band over the last 11+ years was immeasurable, both on the stage and off. We’re really glad to have been able to share some truly amazing times with such a great drummer and friend. He will be missed. Here[Read More…]

Sir Elton John In Studio With Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy vocalist Patrick Stump posted the picture of himself with Sir Elton John captioned “#saverockandroll #sireltonjohn.” Elton John joined Patrick Stump in the studio in Atlanta for Fall Out Boy’s new release Save Rock And Roll. https://twitter.com/PatrickStump/statuses/311907022452953088

Motionless In White Drummer Angelo Parente Leaves Band

Angelo Parente, drummer and one of the founding members of Motionless In White, has announced that he has left the band. Read a statement below: To my friends, family, and all the amazing Motionless In White fans, this is very hard to say, and I’m sure it will hit me harder soon, but I will no longer be in the band. This decision did not just all of sudden happen. After doing this since I was 17, the nonstop touring, and everything else that comes with the life of a musician, has finally caught up with me. It has affected me[Read More…]

Woe, Is Me Part Ways With Drummer Austin Thornton

Woe, Is Me have announced that they have parted ways with their drummer. Read a statement from the band below: After much deliberation, conversation, we have come to an agreement,  and we are announcing that we are parting ways with our drummer,  Austin Thornton. Due to differences in musical creativity and control, the forward progression of the band with our current lineup is not possible. The differences just ended up creating more frustration and negativity and we feel as though this change is necessary to move forward and is a positive thing for everyone involved. This will not be slowing[Read More…]

Bring Me The Horizon Fan Disfigured By Lit Flare At Soundwave Festival

According to Soundwave Festival promoter AJ Maddah, an attendee smuggled onto the festival site a magnesium flare and ignited it in the crowd during Bring Me The Horizon’s set and “seriously burned and disfigured” a young female fan. Fan-shot footage releated to the incident has surfaced which can be watch below. Dear piece of shit who lit the flare in BMTH pit: Tonight you seriously burned and disfigured a young girl. I hope you fucking get yours. If anyone can correctly identify this son of a bitch I will shower you with so much tickets, backstage and cash you wont[Read More…]

Trapped Under Ice To Go On “Lengthy Hiatus”

Trapped Under Ice have posted an update on the status as a band via Facebook. They will enter a lengthy hiatus after This Is Hardcore festival in August, while performing at scattered tour dates leading up to that. Read below: Hello World. TUI here. We’re writing to give everyone an update on the future of the band. Let’s get straight to the point: Beginning in August 2013, Trapped Under Ice is going on a pretty lengthy hiatus. We are NOT breaking up. This is by no means the end of TUI. We just decided that it was important to keep[Read More…]