Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has revealed the members of his solo project. It includes ex-Taking Back Sunday bassist Matt Rubano. The other members of Stump’s band are guitarist Michael Day, keyboardist/saxophonist Casey Benjamin and drummer Skoota Warner.
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Riot At Death From Above 1979 Reunion Show At SXSW
A riot happen last night during the reunion show of Death From Above 1979 at the Beauty Bar Backyard venue during the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas. About 20 minutes into the bands show around 1 a.m. for their first show in five years, fans outside the venue knocked over a fence. Police intervened and reportedly used force and tasers before horse-mounted officers arrived. The band stopped their set and tried to calm down the crowd, but as they began playing “Romantic Rights,” police stormed onto the stage and forced them to stop. The band were eventually[Read More…]
Former Social Distortion Drummer Arrested For Overdosing In Front Of Son
Casey Royer(former drummer for Social Distortion) was arrested in Orange County, California, after he allegedly overdosed on heroin in front of his 12-year-old son. He was reportedly watching TV with his son when he began to overdose. His son ran to a neighbor’s house for help, and they subsequently called the police. Royer was hospitalized and arrested shortly after. He’s been officially charged with one count of child endangerment and one count of being under the influence of heroin. He’s currently being held on $120,000 bail.
Sublime With Rome Sign To Fueled By Ramen
Sublime with Rome have signed to Fueled By Ramen. The band features bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh(founding members of Sublime) along with vocalist/guitarist Rome. They are working on their label debut with producer Paul Leary (Sublime, Long Beach Dub Allstars) and plan to release a single later this spring.
Good Charlotte “Last Night” Video
Good Charlotte have released the video for “Last Night.” The video is modeled after the Nickelodeon game show Double Dare. Watch below:
Blink-182 Auctions Rare Items For Japan
Mark Hoppus will be auctioning off rare Blink-182 memorabilia to benefit the American Red Cross to help relief efforts in Japan. All proceeds will be donated, and the first item can be bid on here. And the second item being auctioned Here. The Third Item here.
The Hardest Working Bands Of 2010
songkick.com made a list of the hardest working bands of 2010. The band with the most tour dates is Mayday Parade with 194 shows in 2010. Vampire Weekend travelled two-thirds of the way to the moon across all their tour dates. Download the infographic here. 1. Mayday Parade—194 tour dates; 71,000 miles travelled 2. Caribou—185 tour dates; 139,000 miles travelled 3. Surfer Blood—183 tour dates; 111,000 miles travelled 4. Two Door Cinema Club—168 tour dates; 130,000 miles travelled 5. Skillet—166 tour dates; 72,000 miles travelled 6. Willie Nelson—161 tour dates; 56,000 miles travelled 7. Lady Gaga—159 tour dates; 89,000 miles[Read More…]
The Get Up Kids On “Hoppus on Music” Tonight
The Get Up Kids are going to be on “Hoppus on Music” tonight at 11PM. The show is on Fuse TV. The band is performing two songs from their new album ‘There Are Rules’ and will be interviewed by the show’s host about their past together, the band’s reformation, and the new album.
Panic! At The Disco To Perform At SXSW
Panic! At The Disco have announced they will be performing at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas on March 19th at 11:30 PM. Limited tickets will be on sale the day of the show.
Jonny Craig Has Released A Statement About MacBook Scandal
Jonny Craig has released a statement about the whole MacBook scandal. Read below: I want to apologize for my recent behavior. My actions regarding taking advantage of fans was inexcusable. I’m in the process of paying everyone back so please forgive me. My state of mind was completely shot and obviously my decision making skills were heavily impaired due to my drug use. I’ve since been in detox and successfully completed the treatment. I’ve learned a lot from this ordeal and I realized I’ve redeemed my second chance. I want to personally thank Eric at Artery and Craig at Rise[Read More…]
Seether Announces Departure Of Guitarist
Seether have announced via their twitter that guitarist Troy McLawhorn has departed the band to pursue other interests.
Ex-Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr Dies In Utah
Ex-Alice In Chains Bassist Mike Starr body was found in a Salt Lake City home today. Starr appeared on the third season of “Celebrity Rehab” back in 2009 and was arrested last month for felony possession of a controlled substance. He was 44.
All Time Low Post Europe Tour Update
All Time Low has post a new tour update from Europe on their official site.
Shinedown To Release ‘Somewhere In The Stratosphere’ In April
Shinedown will release their new CD/DVD set ‘Somewhere in the Stratosphere‘ on April 19th. The release will include footage from their 2010 “Carnival of Madness” and the “Anything & Everything” acoustic tour.
Sum 41 Has Cancel Shows Due To Health Issues
Sum 41 have been forced to cancel multiple shows at the Soundwave Festival in Australia due to Deryck Whibley (lead singer, guitar) unfortunately being diagnosed with severe pneumonia. The band plans on rejoining the Festival as well as continuing on with their world tour as soon as Whibley recovers from his illness. A message from the band on Whibley’s condition can be read below: We regret to inform everyone that we have had to cancel a few shows due to Deryck Whibley being hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Deryck is currently being treated in a Sydney hospital. Doctors are doing their[Read More…]
Patrick Stump Reveals Fall Out Boy Never Broke Up
Patrick Stump did an interview with The Gunz Show on Idobi Radio yesterday to talk about his upcoming solo album. He also mentioned that Fall Out Boy never really “broke up”, but are on a break. You can listen to the interview at this link. Fall Out Boy never broke up. That never happened. We really need a sarcasm font on the internet. We [Fall Out Boy] never had that conversation. A lot of kids would come up to me and say “it really sucks you guys broke up”. I’m like, “man, unless you know something I don’t…” We just went[Read More…]
Eyes Set To Kill And Eight Other Bands Added To Warped Tour
Nine more bands have been added to this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. Eyes Set To Kill, Windsor Drive, Pepper, the Narrative, Sick Of Sarah, Neo Geo, My Arcadia, Big Chocolate and DC Fallout join already announced artists below. The Menzingers Black Square Bad Rabbits Mojo Morgan Blood On The Dance Floor The Expendables The Suit have Freshman 15 illScarlett It Boys! Larry & His Flask Shut Up And Deal, Terrible Things The Black Pacific The Bots A Skylit Drive Big B Moving Mountains New Years Day Passafire and Places Numbers Abandon All Ships The Aggrolites The Acacia Strain Blacklist Royals Big[Read More…]
Ernie Ball Announces 15th Annual Battle Of The Bands
Ernie Ball Inc. have announced the launch of the company’s 15th annual Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands competition. Ernie Ball will give artists a chance to perform live on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour, and one grand prize winning band will win a three-song EP produced by Matt Squire along with a $15,000 Guitar Center shopping spree and more. Brian Ball of Ernie Ball says, We truly believe that live music is the lifeblood of our industry. Over the past 15 years, we’ve been committed to providing a springboard for emerging talent to play live and enhance their exposure.[Read More…]
Trent Reznor Wins Oscar For “The Social Network” Score
Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor took home the Academy Award for “Best Original Score” at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held Sunday night. Trent Reznor collaborated on The Social Network with Atticus Ross. In his speech, Reznor said, Wow, is this really happening? When we finished work on The Social Network, we were very proud of our work and happy just to be involved in this film. To be standing up here in this company is humbling and flattering beyond words.
Jonny Craig Checks Into Detox
Altpress is reporting that Emarosa and Dance Gavin Dance vocalist Jonny Craig has checked himself into a North Hollywood detox facility to receive treatment for drug addiction. Rise Records and Artery Foundation Artist Management have assumed financial responsibility for the internet fraud Craig committed during the past year. Former Tides Of Man vocalist Tilian Pearson will fill in for Craig on Emarosa’s current tour with Chiodos. All Dance Gavin Dance performances scheduled beginning next month will go on as planned. Craig Ericson of Rise Records and Eric Rushing of the Artery Foundation said: In regards to Jonny Craig; Jonny has[Read More…]