Black Sabbath are holding a press conference to make a “special announcement” on November 11, at 11:11 a.m. in Los Angeles. It will be held at the Whisky A Go Go , where the band made its Los Angeles debut 41 years ago. All four original members will be present and it will be hosted by Henry Rollins. It is a private event.
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Free Download – City And Colour “Weightless”
City And Colour are offering a free download of their song “Weightless” here.
GWAR Guitarist Cory Smoot Found Dead
GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus) was found dead by his bandmates as they prepared to cross the Canadian border. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. You can read a statement from the band here.
Vans Co-founder James Van Doren Dies At 72
James Van Doren, co-founder of Vans shoes, passed away at the age of 72. Van Doren co-founded Vans, originally known as the Van Doren Rubber Co., with his older brother Paul in 1966 in Anaheim, California. He ran the company from 1976 to 1984.
Nonpoint Sign With Razor & Tie
Nonpoint have signed with Razor & Tie for their new album which is due in the spring of 2012.
Emphatic Announce New Fill In Vocalist
Emphatic have announced that former Glass Intrepid and Dev Electric vocalist Bryan Scott will fill in while Patrick Wilson continues to recover from a vocal chord injury.
The Felix Culpa Announce Final Show
The Felix Culpa have announce that their final show will take place on Friday, December 9th at The Metro in Chicago, IL. Openers include El Oso, Sainthood Reps, and Monday’s Hero. Tickets are available here.
Drummer Chris Pennie Leaves Coheed and Cambria
Chris Pennie, drummer for Coheed And Cambria, has parted ways with the band. Read a statement below: Coheed And Cambria: Tough decisions were made today that will help shape this band for the coming years. We extend our deepest appreciation to Chris Pennie for an incredible journey. Chris Pennie: I am very thankful for the times I shared the stage with the guys in Coheed and especially want to thank the amazing, supportive fans that I’ve met while on tour. There are a lot of exciting projects on the horizon in addition to Return To Earth and Fight Mannequins that[Read More…]
Amely Announce Break Up
Amely have announced they are breaking up. Read an official statement and video below. Dear friends, family, and dearest fans, We regret the news that many of you have feared, but the time has come where Amely is no more. This decision did not come lightly and was the effect of a great number of things that seemed beyond our control. It has been a more than amazing journey with our best friends and this destination we’ve now reached is not an end, it is a new beginning. Although we have been extremely discouraged by the discourse that fell upon[Read More…]
Jonny Craig Released From Jail
Jonny Craig was released last night from the Solano County Jail. Read the statement from the police department below. Jonathan Craig was released on October 31st from Solano County (CA) Jail by order of the judge through California’s drug diversion program. Upon his release, Mr. Craig is court ordered to complete time in drug rehab, if he makes a mistake, he’ll be sent back to jail and likely be sentenced to serve some time.
Fair To Midland Announce Bassists Departure
Fair to Midland have announced the departure of bassist Jon Dicken and the cancellation of their upcoming European tour supporting Evanecence.
The Years Gone By Announce Final Show
The Years Gone By have announced their final show. It will be December 16th at the Freehold VFW in Freehold, New Jersey. The Vinyls, Carpet Ride and Batten Down The Hatches will be opening.
Free Download – Our Lady Peace “Fight the Good Fight”
Our Lady Peace are offering a free download of a new song titled “Fight the Good Fight” on their website.
The Cab Vocalist Robbed
The Cab‘s vocalist, Alexander DeLeon, posted on Twitter that he was robbed. Read below: my backpack was stolen last night. my computer (so all of my songs, pictures, everything), ipad, and a ton else. pretty broken-hearted.
The Ready Set Free Download Of “The Bandit”
The Ready Set‘s new song “The Bandit” can be downloaded for free here.
Black Veil Brides Headlining Tour With Drive A Cancelled
Drive A posted on their Facebook that the Black Veil Brides, Falling In Reverse, Aiden, and Drive A tour is cancelled. The Black Veil Brides tour in November has been cancelled sorry to everyone who was going to come out unfortunately it’s not our decision- xoxo Drive A Update 10/27/11 From Andy Biersack’s official Twitter page: Due to my current injury we are putting all Euro/UK shows on hold until further notice. I apologize & promise to do my best to recover For those asking, during last nights show I broke my nose down the center, splitting the bone. I’ll[Read More…]
Watch Jane’s Addiction Perform “Underground” On The Late Show With David Letterman
Jane’s Addiction performed their new song “Underground” last night on The Late Show with David Letterman. Watch below:
Angels & Airwaves Announce New Member
Angels & Airwaves have announced Ilan Rubin will be the drummer/keyboardist. He was the tour drummer for Nine Inch Nails and Lostprophets.
We As Human Sign With Atlantic Records
We As Human have signed with Atlantic Records and will release their major label debut early next year.
Travis Clark Of We The Kings Covers Adele’s “Someone Like You”
Travis Clark, frontman for We The Kings, has posted a cover of Adele’s “Someone Like You” below.