In an interview at 2016 NAMM, Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter revealed they will release their new album on April 8.
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Bonnaroo Announces 15th Anniversary Lineup
Bonnaroo has unveiled its 2016 lineup. The four-day multi-stage camping festival, celebrating “15 Years of Magic,” will take place June 9 – 12, at Great Stage Park. Tickets for the 2016 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be on sale beginning Friday, January 22 at 12:00 PM EST, via www.bonnaroo.com. Pearl Jam Dead & Company (2 sets) LCD Soundsystem J. Cole Ellie Goulding Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Tame Impala (Late Night) Death Cab for Cutie M83 Haim Halsey Ween Jason Isbell CHVRCHES Miguel Chris Stapleton Judd Apatow & Friends The Chainsmokers SuperJam Big Grams (Big Boi + Phantogram) Band of[Read More…]
Eagles Guitarist, Singer Glenn Frey Dies At 67
Eagles founding member, singer and guitarist Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67. A statement posted on the band’s website, It Is With The Heaviest of Hearts That We Announce… …the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016. Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia. The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery. Words can neither describe our[Read More…]
Avenged Sevenfold Being Sued By Their Record Label
Avenged Sevenfold have been sued by their label, Warner Bros. Records, after attempting to break their to-be-fulfilled contract. Billboard reports, Since signing to Warner Bros. in 2004, the label has undergone “multiple regime changes that led to dramatic turnover at every level of the company, to the point where no one on the current A&R staff has even a nodding relationship with the band,” said Avenged Sevenfold’s lawyer, Howard E. King, in a statement. California’s “seven-year rule” claims that a court is unable to impose a personal service contract after seven years from when the deal originated. Warner Bros. claims that[Read More…]
Panic! At The Disco, Weezer Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Panic! At The Disco have announced a co-headlining tour with Weezer. Support is set to come from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Pre-sale tickets will go live Tuesday, January 19, at 10 a.m. local time, while general admission is set to go on sale Friday, January 22. Dates below: June 10 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion June 11 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater* June 12 – New Orleans, LA @ Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square June 14 – Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater June 15 – Tampa, FL @ Midflorida Credit[Read More…]
David Bowie Dead At 69
David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69. His Facebook page posted the following. January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.
Motorhead Frontman Lemmy Kilmister Dead At 70
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has died at age 70. Motorhead posted the following statement via Facebook: There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made it’s way down the street, with his family. We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words. We will say more in the coming days, but for now, please…play[Read More…]
Paramore Part Ways With Bassist Jeremy Davis
Paramore’s Jeremy Davis has left the band. In an statement released through Paramore’s Facebook page, These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we’ve had yet… as people, as friends, and as a band. The Self-Titled era was one that we knew would be important for us but also one we’d eventually have to move on from. In moving forward, there is growth, pain, and change… and sometimes the change is not at all what you hoped for. We’ve written and re-written this countless times and there’s just not a good way to put it… Jeremy[Read More…]
2016 Grammy Nominees Announced: Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Ghost, Lamb of God
The nominees have been announced for the 2016 Grammy Awards. Album of the Year Alabama Shakes, Sound and Color Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly Chris Stapleton, Traveller Taylor Swift, 1989 The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness Song of the Year Kendrick Lamar, “Alright” Taylor Swift, “Blank Space” Little Big Town, “Girl Crush” Wiz Kahifa feat. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud” Record of the Year D’Angelo and the Vanguard, “Really Love” Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk” Ed Sheeran, “Thinking Out Loud” Taylor Swift, “Blank Space” The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel my Face” Best Rock Performance Alabama Shakes, “Don’t Wanna[Read More…]
Ex-Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver Frontman Scott Weiland Found Dead At 48
Former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland died Thursday night (Dec. 3) at the age of 48. The news has been confirmed with an official statement posted on his social media sites. TMZ has reportedly obtained audio of communications between the Bloomington, Minn., police department and the Hennepin County sheriff’s department that reveals that Weiland was not breathing when they arrived on the scene. The dispatcher conveyed that Weiland had possibly gone into cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of death. However, the underlying cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Evanescence’s Amy Lee Cover Led Zeppelin’s “Going to California”
Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee did a cover of Led Zep’s “Going to California” on her youtube channel. Watch below:
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disturbed, Rob Zombie Lead 2016 Rock On The Range Festival
The lineup has been announced for the 10-year anniversary of Rock On The Range below. It will take place on May 20, 21 and 22, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Pre-sale tickets are available now.
Disturbed Announce 2016 Canadian Tour With Saint Asonia, Age of Days
Disturbed have announced tour dates for Canada with Saint Asonia and Age of Days. Dates below: Canadian Tour Dates: 02/12 — Winnipeg, Manitoba @ MTS Centre 02/14 — Lethbridge, Alberta @ Enmax Centre 02/15 — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan @ Sasktel Centre 02/18 — Calgary, Alberta @ Grey Eagle Events Centre 02/19 — Dawson Creek, British Columbia @ EnCana Events Centre 02/20 — Edmonton, Alberta @ Shaw Conference Centre 02/22 — Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan @ Mosaic Place Previously Announced: 3/11 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Commodore Ballroom 3/12 — Seattle, Wash. — The Showbox 3/14 — Portland, Ore. — Roseland Theater 3/16[Read More…]
Slayer Bob Returns With Christmas Light Shows Set To Slipknot, Disturbed
This year Slayer Bob is back with two light shows dedicated to Slipknot and Disturbed. You can watch them below:
Scout Acord Officially Leaves Issues
Issues‘ Tyler “Scout” Acord has announced his official departure from Issues. Read below: To friends and fans alike, Recently there has been a lot of confusion as to my involvement and place in the band ISSUES, since I took a break from touring to focus on my passions. After much thought and discussion, I regret to inform you that I am officially parting ways with the band as of now. To some this may come a shock, to others, you may have seen this coming from miles away. I can say without a doubt when I stepped away from the[Read More…]
The Word Alive’s Telle Smith Breaks Back And Rib At California Show
During their performance in Pomona, California, The Word Alive’s Telle Smith stage dove and severely injured himself by breaking a rib, fracturing another rib and breaking a bone in his spine. I think I tied the record for worst show injury… 1 broken rib, 1 fractured rib and a broken back. Went a little TOO big in Pomona! #fml — Telle Smith (@TelleTWA) November 19, 2015 I have a brace to help me finish out the last shows we have. But I won't be going crazy so you'll have to do that for me. RIP stage dives… — Telle Smith[Read More…]
The Used Parting Ways With Quinn Allman, Welcomes Saosin Guitarist
The Used have officially parted ways with guitarist Quinn Allman, and will be permanently joined by Saosin guitarist Justin Shekoski. Nothing can ever change, or detract from the magic of the relationships that helped create the music that is The Used. For these beautiful memories, we will be forever grateful. As a result of mutual understanding, Quinn will not be returning to the band and Justin Shekoski will be taking his place. The journey so far has been amazing and we continue to feel very positive about what lies ahead in the future. As always, can’t wait to see you on[Read More…]
Hinder Involved In Bus Crash In Tennessee
Hinder‘s bus was involved is a crash en route to their show. The incident happened outside of Cookeville, Tenn. and while everyone is okay, bassist Mike Rodden and the band’s lighting guy Clint both suffered broken ribs in the accident.
Volbeat Part Ways With Bassist Anders Kjolholm
Volbeat and bassist Anders Kjolholm have announced that they came to the mutual decision that Kjolholm would be exiting the band. Frontman Michael Poulsen and drummer Jon Larsen issued a joint statement, Anders has been a loyal friend and bandmate since 2001. We’ve toured most parts of the world and shared experiences that only few bands get to do. We’re very thankful for this and wish Anders all the best in the future. Kjolholm, It has been a great experience to be part of the Volbeat family for so long and I wish Michael, Jon and Rob, everyone involved with[Read More…]
Rock Community Reacts To Paris Terrorist Attacks
A number of terrorist attacks took place Friday night (November 13) in Paris, with one of the attacks taking place at the Bataclan concert venue, where Eagles of Death Metal had been playing a show. More than 100 concertgoers were killed. Crazy stuff happening in Paris right now. Everyone there is in our thoughts. — Papa Roach (@paparoach) November 13, 2015 Praying for everyone in Paris — P.O.D. (@POD) November 13, 2015 Heartbroken hearing the news coming out of Paris right now. — ❌ Nikki Sixx ❌ (@NikkiSixx) November 13, 2015 We stand with you Paris. We're all Red White[Read More…]