Funeral For A Friend‘s drummer Ryan Richards has left the band, and will be replaced by Pat Lundy of Rise To Remain. Richards gave this statementbelow After ten wonderful, enriching, emotional and fascinating years being a part of Funeral for a Friend – I’ve decided to hang up my drum sticks (or at least put them in a box, which is probably more practical). As the old romantic cliche’ goes – ‘it’s not you, it’s me’. Being in this band has made each and every one of my dreams come true (bleeeurgh..I know) and I thank all of you for[Read More…]
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Stream – Sigur Rós ‘Valtari’
Sigur Rós are streaming their new album ‘Valtari’ on NPR.
Close Your Eyes Announce New Vocalist And Lineup Changes
Close Your Eyes guitarist Brett Callaway has released a statement to AP on their lineup changes: Hey everybody! We are about to play our first show with the new lineup and I thought it would be a good idea to put some information out there! First of all there have been a few lineup changes that I know fans have been waiting anxiously to find out. Andrew Rodriguez is back with us on the road playing guitar, Jordan Hatfield is playing drums for us and Micheal Sawyer (pictured above) is now filling the vocal spot. We are glad to have[Read More…]
Tom Degrazia Rejoins That’s Outrageous!
Former That’s Outrageous! vocalist Tom Degrazia has rejoined the band. Read below: “I’m pretty positive a ton of people will be questioning why I’m back in That’s Outrageous! I’m going to spare the usual boring blog and get right to it. Last year a band that was my brain child was taken from me. A few of the current members were manipulated by a few of the past members and one thing led to another and I was kicked out. For those of you who don’t know, T.O! was an idea I had…and to launch that idea I needed a[Read More…]
Four Year Strong No Longer On Universal
Four Year Strong have parted ways with Universal Motown/Universal Republic. Read below: “When the merger between Motown and Republic happened, our album was essentially done,” says FYS manager Rob Hitt. “Republic put out the album since it was done and didn’t seem like they had much intention other than that, so we were able to get off the label. Nobody is unhappy about this on our side.”
Listen To LIGHTS’ Daytrotter Session
LIGHTS recorded a session for Daytrotter here.
Scott Weiland Back With Velvet Revolver
According to an ABC News interview with Scott Weiland, Weiland has reunited with Velvet Revolver. Scott Weiland along with guitarist David Kushner and bassist Duff McKagen will be together next week for a song writing session with a short tour is in the works for later this year.
Rise Against, A Day To Remember, Chiodos Announced For Riot Fest
The initial lineup for this year’s Riot Fest and Carnival in Chicago has been announced below. The festival will take place September 14-16 at Humboldt Park and Congress Theater, with performances from Rise Against, Iggy and the Stooges, the Offspring, Chiodos, A Day To Remember, Coheed And Cambria and more. Multi-day passes are available at this link for just $36 for a limited time.
Drummer Derrick Frost Returns To Chiodos
Drummer Derrick Frost has returned to Chiodos. An announcement video can be seen on their website.
Yellowcard Filming Music Video With Patrick Stump
Yellowcard are going to be filming a music video featuring Patrick Stump, and they’re looking for extras. Oh and If you wanna be an extra in the video I’m directing for Yellowcard feat. Patrick Stump go ahead and email [email protected] — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) May 10, 2012
Tom Gabel Of Against Me! Comes Out As Transgender
Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel has revealed plans to begin living as a woman. You can read it all here. Gabel, who has dealt privately with gender dysphoria for years, will soon begin the process of transition, by taking hormones and undergoing electrolysis treatments. Gabel will eventually take the name Laura Jane Grace, and will remain married to her wife Heather. ‘For me, the most terrifying thing about this was how she would accept the news,’ says Gabel. ‘But she’s been super-amazing and understanding.’
Halestorm Made History With No. 1 Spot
Halestorm have become the first female fronted rock band ever to take the No. 1 spot on the Active Rock airplay chart with their song “Love Bites (So Do I)” off their latest album ‘The Strange Case Of…’.
Four Year Strong Perform Acoustic Version Of “Wasting Time”
You can watch Four Year Strong performing an acoustic version of “Wasting Time” below.
Justin Pivec Not Guilty In Attack Of Madina Lake Bassist
Justin Pivec was found not guilty of attempted murder in a 2010 attack on Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone. Domestic violence charges against Pivec are still pending. Via Chicago Tribune: Pivec was charged with attempted murder in the 2010 attack on Matthew Leone, 35, bassist for the rock band Madina Lake. Prosecutors had said Pivec was choking his wife while he pinned her against a fence early on June 29, 2010, in the 1300 block of West Ohio Street. A domestic battery case against Pivec in the attack against his wife is still pending, with a hearing set in Branch[Read More…]
Beastie Boys’ Adam Horovitz Comments On The Death Of Adam Yauch
Beastie Boys‘ Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) has posted to the band’s blog reacting to the death of Adam Yauch (MCA). Read below: as you can imagine, shit is just fkd up right now. but i wanna say thank you to all our friends and family (which are kinda one in the same) for all the love and support. i’m glad to know that all the love that Yauch has put out into the world is coming right back at him. thank you.
William Beckett (ex-The Academy Is…) Releases ‘Walk The Talk’ Documentary
William Beckett (ex-The Academy Is…) has release a brief documentary on his new EP Walk The Talk. Watch it below:
Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch Dead At 48
UPDATE: The Beastie Boys have released a statement on Adam Yauch’s death below. It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and director Adam “MCA” Yauch, founding member of Beastie Boys and also of the Milarepa Foundation that produced the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits, and film production and distribution company Oscilloscope Laboratories, passed away in his native New York City this morning after a near-three-year battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Yauch taught himself to play bass in high school, forming a band for his 17th birthday party that[Read More…]
This Century Discuss Future Of The Band
This Century have release a video discussing the future plans of the band. Check out the video below:
The Menzingers Robbed In Manchester
The Menzingers were robbed in Manchester, UK. Read below: “Ok so here’s what happened… We played a sold out show at The Moho last night in Manchester which ended up being the absolute best show of tour. Seriously! Stagedives, singalongs, shots of mystery liquors.. It was one for the books. An afterparty started to form at a bar down the street. In the great moods we were in we decided to partake and spent the night singing and dancing to The Cure and Springsteen with The Souls, Red City Radio, Leagues Apart, and tons of friends. Dave March (our driver/front[Read More…]
Members Of Cancer Bats, Bullet For My Valentine Form AxeWound
Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats and Matt Tuck of Bullet For A Valentine have formed a new project AxeWound. The first song “Post Apocalyptic Party” from them is available for free download below.