Eric Jones, drummer of The Downtown Fiction, has left the band. And their touring guitarist, Wes Dimond, is now an official member. Read the announcements below: Though we never like saying goodbye, Eric has decided to leave the band to pursue a career on the industry side of music. We’re incredibly happy for him and fully support his decision. With that said, we’re thrilled to announce that our live guitarist, Wes Dimond (Follow him on twitter @WesDimond), has become an official member of The Downtown Fiction and hope everyone will give him a warm welcome! As for our upcoming tour[Read More…]
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Stream Staind’s Documentary
Staind have debuted a documentary of the recording of their new self-titled album. Watch below:
Madina Lake “Imagineer” Music Video
Madina Lake have releases the music video for “Imagineer” below. The song is off their latest album ‘World War III‘ which came out today today September 13. Check out the video below:
Hit The Lights Sign To Razor & Tie
Hit The Lights have signed an album and publishing deal with Razor & Tie. They have finished recording their new album with producers Machine (Four Year Strong, Armor For Sleep) and Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday), which is set for an early 2012 release.
Patrick Stump “This City” feat. Lupe Fiasco Music Video Preview
Patrick Stump has released a preview of his new music video for “This City” feat. Lupe Fiasco. The full video will be released on September 20th.
Blink-182 Perform “First Date” With Gerard Way
Blink-182 performed “First Date” with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. The video was from last night’s Detroit, Michigan stop of the Honda Civic Tour.
Remembering 9/11
Circa Survive: “As compatriots, we don’t always agree on what it means to be “an American” or how this government should function, but it’s those differences that balance this country and make it great. I will never forget where I was on 9/11 and Circa Survive will always be grateful for those here and abroad who sacrifice to keep the rest of us safe. Never forget how lucky and safe we are here and never forget those who fight to keep it that way.” The Swellers (@TheSwellers): 10 years ago a tragedy changed the US, started a war & made us[Read More…]
Haste The Day Post Live CD/DVD Trailer
Haste The Day have released the official trailer for their upcoming live CD/DVD. The CD/DVD ‘Haste the Day vs. Haste the Day’ will be in stores on September 13 via Solid State Records. Pre-orders are available here. Check out the trailer below:
Metro Station To Reunite Without Trace Cyrus
According to this Facebook post, Metro Station are reuniting without Trace Cyrus. There newest song since regrouping, “Ain’t So High”, can be heard below. Metro Update: 9.7.11 – Hey guys we’ve been writing a lot and can’t wait for you all to hear new music. If you haven’t listened to “Ain’t So High”, listen below. More to come… — Mason, Blake, aNt & Ry
Nickelback To Release ‘Here And Now’ In November
Nickelback will release their new album ‘Here and Now‘ on November 21st.
AFI Have Broken Up Was An Hoax
12:09 p.m.: AP has confirmed that the statement AFI News HQ received is official. 11:55 a.m.: Official fansite AFI HQ have talked to the band’s management, who said “That’s not dave. The band haven’t broken up. Someone is just screwing around.” 11:33 a.m.: AFI have broken up. According to a post made early this morning on their message board by frontman Davey Havok verified account. Read the statement from Davey Havok below. This is the end. Sorry, but AFI is done. After more than 15 years of being together, we as a band have decided to disband A.F.I. Me and Jade[Read More…]
Mike Pedicone Talks About Being Fired From My Chemical Romance
Mike Pedicone has spoken out about being fired from My Chemical Romance. Read below: To the media, my colleagues in the music industry, and, most importantly, the fans of My Chemical Romance. As many of you have heard by now, on Thursday evening I was let go as the touring drummer for MCR. The ensuing hours have been difficult for many reasons, but particularly because the actions that led to my dismissal have been twisted and misinterpreted via rumour mongering on the internet. With this, I’d like to put the rumours to rest. Almost as soon as I began touring[Read More…]
The Summer Set & The Downtown Fiction Cover “Sweet Home Alabama”
The Summer Set and The Downtown Fiction performed a cover of “Sweet Home Alabama” (Originally by Lynyrd Skynyrd). Watch below:
That’s Outrageous! Announce New Band Members
That’s Outrageous! have announced two new band members to replace their vocalist and guitarist. Check out the video announcement below.
My Chemical Romance Announced Replacement Drummer
Jarrod Alexander (ex-Death By Stereo, The Suicide File) will be My Chemical Romance’s replacement drummer.
The Used Leave Warner Bros Records
Frontman of The Used Bert McCracken has revealed in a interview that the band have left Warner Bros Records and are strarting their own label Dental Records. Their new album ‘Vulnerable’ will be released in February.
Green Day Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong Kicked Off Flight For Sagging Pants
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was removed from a flight yesterday for not pulling up his pants. According to ABC 7, on a Southwest flight from Oakland, California, headed to Burbank, California, on Sept. 1, he was approached by a flight attendant who asked him to hike his pants up as they were sagging too low. Witnesses say he responded by asking, “Don’t you have better things to do then worry about that?” Armstrong tweeted, “Just got kicked off a southwest flight because my pants sagged too low! What the fuck? No joke!” Southwest has already apologized to the[Read More…]
My Chemical Romance Drummer Kicked Out For Stealing
My Chemical Romance have kicked out their drummer Mike Pedicone. He was “caught red handed stealing from the band and confessed to police after the show last night.” Read the full statement below: Some shit happened last night and before the blogosphere gets all crazy with false statements and ridiculous opinions we want the true story to come from us… But please listen close because this is the only time we are ever going to talk about this. The relationship between My Chemical Romance and Michael Pedicone is over. He was caught red handed stealing from the band and confessed to[Read More…]
Good Charlotte To Go On Hiatus
Good Charlotte have announced that they are going on a extended break. Guitarist Benji Madden: We’re stepping away from the grind of making records and touring for a minute, just to have fun and be creative like we were when we were 15
Chickenfoot “Bigfoot” Music Video
Chickenfoot’s “Bigfoot” video is streaming below. Their new album ‘Chickenfoot III‘ comes out on September 27th.