Crown The Empire have announced that they have parted ways with vocalist Dave Escamilla. Escamilla’s statement: “So with much consideration in how I wanted to prepare a statement, I feel the best way is to be as transparent as I can about the entire situation and what led to the decision the band and I came to. I’m tired of conveying my life like it’s a commercial business. Because it’s not. I’m a human being like any one of you and I’m not afraid to be honest about that despite how it may look on my “image” or any other[Read More…]
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Austin Carlile Leaves Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile has announced his departure from the band. Aaron Pauley, Alan Ashby, Phil Manansala and Valentino Arteaga will continue as a four-piece. “I will be here in Costa Rica, where I have now moved, continuing to heal, rest, and write. I will not stop playing music, I am still able to sing and I’m hungry for what is next to come even though I have no idea what that may be.” My heart is heavy… I never thought I would be writing this… Wanted to leave this announcement in the mess that is 2016…[Read More…]
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2017 inductees. Pearl Jam, Joan Baez, Tupac Shakur, Journey, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes and Nile Rodgers of Chic are to be inducted at the April ceremony next year. Rodgers will receive the prestigious Award For Musical Excellence. Ticket details for the ceremony, which will be held April 7 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, will be announced in January.
President Obama Signs Bill To Ban Ticket-Buying Bots
President Obama has signed the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. The BOTS Act “prohibits the circumvention of control measures used by Internet ticket sellers to ensure equitable consumer access to tickets for certain events.” This makes it a federal crime to use bots to buy concert tickets.
Metallica, Disturbed, Twenty One Pilots, Blink-182 And More Earn 2017 Grammy Nominations
Nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Check out the full list below. The Grammys is to be held February 12 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, hosted by James Corden and broadcast via CBS. Album Of The Year 25 — Adele Lemonade — Beyoncé Purpose — Justin Bieber Views — Drake A Sailor’s Guide To Earth — Sturgill Simpson Record Of The Year “Hello” — Adele “Formation” — Beyoncé “7 Years” — Lukas Graham “Work” — Rihanna Featuring Drake “Stressed Out” — Twenty One Pilots Best Rock Performance “Joe (Live From Austin City Limits)” — Alabama Shakes “Don’t Hurt Yourself”[Read More…]
In Flames Bassist To Leave Band After Tour
The group has experienced numerous lineup changes over the years, In Flames bassist Peter Iwers has been in the band since 1997. But the upcoming tour will be his last with the band. Friends, I have decided to leave In Flames to pursue other endeavours. As a result, this current US tour will be my last one with In Flames so if you are around, come and say hi. It has been almost 20 years of fun and I am eternally grateful to you all for all the support you have given me and the rest of the guys throughout[Read More…]
Sevendust To Release Acoustic DVD In December
Sevendust will release their live acoustic performance from Denver’s Gothic Theatre on DVD December 14. The set was initially shot during a 2014 tour stop and subsequently aired as a special for AXS TV. With the DVD release, the band has additional seven songs from that performance that didn’t air on the broadcast. 01. “Trust” 02. “Prayer” 03. “Crucified” 04. “Xmas Day” 05. “Under It All” 06. “Skeleton Song” 07. “The Wait” 08. “Denial” 09. “Disgrace” 10. “Gone” 11. “Come Down” 12. “Hurt” 13. “Karma” 14. “Got A Feeling” 15. “Angel’s Son” 16. “Black”
A Day To Remember Win Lawsuit Against Victory Records
After a five-year legal battle, an Illinois jury declared that Victory Records must pay A Day To Remember $4 million in unpaid royalties. A Day To Remember have released the following statement regarding their lawsuit win against Victory Records. As many of you know, more than 5 years ago we filed a lawsuit against Victory Records seeking freedom and resolution on several issues we had with them. For the past 2 weeks we have been in court arguing our case. Yesterday, the jury came back with a unanimous verdict in the trial granting us that freedom and resolution. Thank you[Read More…]
The Word Alive Stream New Song “Overdose,” Announce Drummer Is Leaving The Band
The Word Alive are streaming a new song “Overdose” below. They have also announced their drummer Luke Holland will be leaving the band at the end of this year. Dates: NOV 11 – Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre NOV 12 – Seattle, WA Studio Seven NOV 13 – Spokane, WA The Big Dipper NOV 15 – Salt Lake City, UT The Complex NOV 16 – Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep NOV 18 – Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium / Underground NOV 19 – Minneapolis, MN The Cabooze NOV 20 – Des Moines, IA Wooly’s NOV 21 – Palatine, IL Durty Nellie’s[Read More…]
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announce 2017 Nominees
The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2017 have been announced. Check out the full list of nominees below. The nominees that receive the most votes will be announced in December and inducted next April at a ceremony at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Voting is currently open and will remain open until December 6. Bad Brains Chaka Khan Chic Depeche Mode Electric Light Orchestra J. Geils Band Jane’s Addiction Janet Jackson Joan Baez Joe Tex Journey Kraftwerk MC5 Pearl Jam Steppenwolf The Cars The Zombies Tupac Shakur Yes
Asking Alexandria Reunite With Original Frontman Danny Worsnop, Singer Denis Stoff Leaves
Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce has done a live stream on Facebook, confirming the departure of singer Denis Stoff and the reunion with original frontman Danny Worsnop. “We have parted ways with Denis, and there are a number of reasons for that.” He ends with, “Asking Alexandria is back to the way we started with the original fucking members.”
We Came As Romans Drummer Eric Choi Snnounces Departure From Band
We Came As Romans‘ drummer Eric Choi announced via Facebook and Twitter that he would be moving on to the next chapter in his life. Read below: “After 10 amazing years with We Came as Romans, it is time for me to move onto the next chapter of my life. It’s sad to see my time with WCAR come to an end, but I truly believe this is for the best. I wish nothing but the best for the guys and am excited to watch them continue to grow. To anyone and everyone who has made this last decade such an[Read More…]
Watch Sum 41 Perform “Fake My Own Death” On The ‘Late Show’
You can watch Sum 41 perform their song “Fake My Own Death” on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert below. Their new album ’13 Voices‘ will be release this Friday, October 7 via Hopeless Records.
Twenty One Pilots Release Cover Of My Chemical Romance’s “Cancer”
Twenty One Pilots have released a cover of “Cancer” by My Chemical Romance. The song is taken from Rocksound’s upcoming Black Parade tribute album.
System Of A Down Tease Plans With Rehearsal Photos
System Of A Down members Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan shared Instagram posts with the hashtag “#letsdothis.” Check them out below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by sHaVo (@shavoodadjian) View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Dolmayan (@johndolmayan_)
Former 3 Doors Down Guitarist Matt Roberts Dead At 38
Former 3 Doors Down guitarist Matt Roberts has passed away at the age of 38, according to a report from TMZ. Matt’s father Darrell Roberts spoke to TMZ, saying Matt was set to perform at a charity event just outside of Milwaukee, and he last saw Matt after his rehearsal ended at 1:00 a.m. Saturday night. Darrell said he was awoken by detectives around 9:00 a.m. the following morning, who informed him that Matt had passed away overnight.
Flyleaf Frontwoman Kristen May Leaves Band
Flyleaf frontwoman Kristen May has left the band. She revealed in a video posted to her Facebook page. The rest of the band has yet to officially comment on the departure.
Taking Back Sunday Release New Song, Tracklist And Album Art For ‘Tidal Wave’
Taking Back Sunday have release the details for their new album ‘Tidal Wave’ below. The album will be release on September 16 via Hopeless Records. They also released a new song “Tidal Wave,” stream below. 1. Death Wolf 2. Tidal Wave 3. You Can’t Look Back 4. Fences 5. All Excess 6. I Felt It Too 7. Call Come Running 8. Holy Water 9. In The Middle Of It All 10. We Don’t Go In There 11. Homecoming 12. I’ll Find A Way To Make It What You Want
Watch Elderly People Reacting To Bring Me the Horizon
Fine Brothers Entertainment has released a video of elderly people reacting to Bring Me The Horizon. Watch below:
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were on Late Late Show host James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke.” Watch below: