Avenged Sevenfold have announced Arin Ilejay, former Confide drummer, will join the band on their upcoming Nightmare After Christmas Tour. We recently asked several friends who knew Jimmy and his style, and also knew our music and each of our personalities to suggest drummers to tour with us starting this year. Our long time studio drum tech, Mike Fasano, recommended Arin Ilejay. We’ve rehearsed with Arin and have been impressed with his technical skills, attitude and work ethic. We’re very excited to tour with Arin and hope all of you will give him the warm welcome to the family we[Read More…]
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Allele Planning June Release
Allele plan to release their new album ‘Next to Parallel‘ in June.
Bullet For My Valentine To Release ‘Fever Tour Edition’
Bullet For My Valentine will relelase ‘Fever Tour Edition‘ on February 15th. The CD/DVD edition will feature live versions of “Fever”, “The Last Fight” and “Bittersweet Memories” recorded at XFM Radio in the UK plus DVD footage of “Your Betrayal”, “Fever” and “Walking the Demon” filmed in Belgium.
Title Fight Sign To SideOneDummy Records
Title Fight have signed to Side One Dummy Records. The band are planning to release their debut full length in late spring.
Patrick Stump Does An A Capella Of The Record Of The Year Nominees
Patrick Stump has released an a capella cover video featuring his renditions of the current nominees for record of the year in the upcoming Grammy Awards. The video can be seen below. Songs featured in the video: B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars – Nothin’ On You Eminem featuring Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie Cee-Lo Green – Fuck You Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
The Spill Canvas Have Gone On Hiatus
The Spill Canvas are going on hiatus. An article with local newspaper Argus Leader has surfaced saying “…it is unclear when, or even if, they’ll reunite”. Bassist Landon Hell noted “we just need some time to refresh the music juice perhaps. We’ll see what the future holds –not sure about right now, though”. Prior to all of this, guitarist Dan Luderman had been missing at many recent shows, and is believed to have left the band. He recently put up his guitar and other equipment he acquired while playing in the band.
Austin Carlile Hospitalized
After recently announcing that he is back in Of Mice & Men, frontman Austin Carlile has tweeted that he has been hospitalized due to his heart condition. So I went to the ER last night at like 2:00 am, and have just been admitted into the hospital section. Stupid heart. I’ll be here all day. But thank God I’m okay-ish, they’ve already done a procedure where they cut open my groin to get to a main artery and then put some kind of balloony thing in there up by my valves in the heart to fix something. LOL such a[Read More…]
City And Colour Enter Studio
City And Colour have returned to the studio to record new album. The band will be working with Alex Newport(Death Cab For Cutie, At The Drive-In). You can follow the album’s progress here.
Make A Bayside Trailer To Win A Nike Jacket
Make a video trailer for Bayside‘s ‘Killing Time’ for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Nike jacket. You can also preview a new song clip on the contest page. Go here.
Taking Back Sunday Post Video Update
Taking Back Sunday have posted a video update that includes a sneak peek at a new song. Watch below:
All Time Low Recording Song For “The Sims”
All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth has posted on his twitter that he is recording a song for the game “The Sims.” Night y’all. Recording somethin’ fun tomorrow. Recording in Simlish. This is ridic.
Craig Owens Responds To Leaked Sex Tape
Late last week, a reported sex tape featuring D.R.U.G.S frontmen Craig Owens and an adult actress surfaced online. Turns out the entire thing was planned by Owens who says he was making a statement about human nature to become obsessed with others’ personal lives. The video is for the song “Sex Life,” which the band will be posting Tuesday. Check out the NSFW video and read Owens’ statement.
Memphis May Fire Sign To Rise Records
Rise Records have announced that they added Memphis May Fire to their roster. Having played countless of tours over the last several years, Memphis May Fire has solidified their name in the all ages music scene. The band just wrapped up their new album with upstart producer Cameron Mizell which will see the light of day this April
Jonny Craig To Go On Indefinite Hiatus
UPDATE A representative for Rise Records said Craig will only be taking a break from his solo project. Everything he has slated with Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa are still happening as planned. ORIGINAL POST Jonny Craig (frontman of Emarosa and Dance Gavin Dance) posted a tweet to his twitter saying he would be taking an “indefinite hiatus” from music and touring. Jonny also mentioned that all of his upcoming CDs including Dance Gavin Dance’s ‘Downtown Battle Mountain II‘, his next solo effort as well as Emarosa’s next disc, are to be cancelled. He also said that all of his[Read More…]
Haste The Day Post Farewell Tour Video
Haste The Day have posted a teaser video for their upcoming farewell tour with MyChildren MyBride, the Chariot, and A Plea For Purging. The tour kicks off January 28 through March 11. Watch below:
Atreyu On Indefinite Hiatus
Atreyu have announced that they’re “taking a long break.” A series of tweets from the band read, “Hey all. You have asked, so here goes. Atreyu is taking a long, long break after 11 years of rocking. We aren’t breaking up but we aren’t writing recording or touring for a while. Simply taking a break to recharge and focus on different parts of our lives. Much love. All of us have other projects we are excited about and urge you to check them out if you miss us too much. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and given us a reason to[Read More…]
Anti-Flag Respond To Claims They Influenced Arizona Shooter
Anti-Flag have released an official statement in response to allegations that their music inspired Arizona shooting suspect Jared Lee Loughner. The 22-year-old opened fire on a crowd while trying to assassinate U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords earlier this month. Six victims died and 13 more were injured. A former classmate of Loughner’s was quoted as saying, [Loughner] was a pot head & into rock like Hendrix, The Doors, Anti-Flag. I haven’t seen him in person since ’07. Anti-Flag express firm opposition to Loughner’s actions and assert that their message has always been one of peace. The statement says, For well over[Read More…]
Reel Big Fish Trumpet Player Leaves Band
Reel Big Fish trumpet player/backing vocalist Scott Klopfenstein has revealed that he’s leaving the band. Him and his wife are expecting their first child, and he wants to remain home to focus on his family. He released a statement on the band’s website saying, Dear Friends, It is with overwhelming mixed emotions that I write this letter to announce my departure from Reel Big Fish. This decision has weighed heavily on the heart and mind of my wife and I. We found out in September that we were pregnant with our first child. A baby girl. We spent many nights[Read More…]
Green Day ‘Awesome As F**k’ Trailer
A trailer for Green Day’s upcoming ‘Awesome as F**k‘ live CD/DVD can be viewed below. It comes out on March 15th.
Forever The Sickest Kids’ Keyboardist Leaves Band
Forever The Sickest Kids‘ keyboardist Kent Garrison has decided to leave the band. His statement below: Just want to let everyone know that my days of touring with FTSK have come and gone. I’m ready to pursue other opportunities in my life and am very thankful and blessed to have been a part of the band. Nothing anyone can do or say can change what we accomplished in such a short amount of time, and I’ll cherish those times forever, but for now, I’m excited for what God has stored up for me for the rest of these years on[Read More…]