Vans Warped Tour is offers fans a chance to be VIP’s for a day where they get a free ticket to the show and an opportunity to watch a band from side stage. In order for fans to become VIP’s, they must complete three surveys. Fans who complete survey one by January 1, 2011 will be eligible to receive the first five VIP passes. Vans Warped Tour survey one is currently posted.
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Listen To A Song From Zac Farro’s New Band
Drummer Zac Farro (who recently left Paramore) reportedly has a new project called “Tunnel.” The band appears to only have Zac Farro and Jason Clark in it. A demo that is allegedly by the band is steaming below. The song is called “Hide Your Eyes.”
Warped Tour Offers 10 Free Songs
As a special holiday gift, Warped Tour is giving away 10 free songs from bands on the 2011 festival on iTunes. Head to the iTunes page on Facebook to redeem your offer. Songs featured: We Came As Romans “To Plant A Seed” The Word Alive “2012” Every Avenue “Tell Me I’m A Wreck” Go Radio “Goodnight Moon” The Wonder Years “Washington Square Park” The Dangerous Summer “Never Feel Alone” Grieves “Catapults” Miss May I “Relentless Chaos” Dance Gavin Dance “Nasa” Woe, Is Me “Delinquents”
Josh And Zac Farro Leave Paramore
Founding guitarist and drummer Josh and Zac Farro have left Paramore according to a post on the band’s website. The brothers informed the other members of the band a few months ago that their show last Sunday in Orlando would be their last with the band. The three remaining members plan to continue on. The entire statement reads: Over the past 6 years, our band has been through some of the most intense and incredible experiences of our lives. None of these things have been without trial. We’ve worked so hard to get to where we are and the fact[Read More…]
Fun. Announce Free Download Of Holiday Song
Fun. are offering fans their holiday song “Believe In Me” for free on Amazon. The download is a part of the band’s special holiday calendar, in which they will post a different surprise daily for a week.
Finch Break Up
Finch have announced their break up and have posted two final songs. A statement from the band, Over the past few years we have collectively gone insane trying to achieve the common goal of writing our new record. It’s become obvious to all of us that the thing that made Finch such a special band to be in, was also the key ingredient that was tearing us apart. As we get older and broaden our musical pallets, we are all on separate planets drifting further and further out of orbit. Finch is our sun, it has given us everything that[Read More…]
Alter Bridge Live Stream Event This Monday
Alter Bridge will be streaming LIVE on Monday, December 20th at 1pm EST. Fans can log on this Monday to ask the band any questions they might have and hear Mark and Myles perform live as well. They will be live at http://www.livestream.com/alterbridge. Their new album ‘AB III’ is out now and you can buy it here.
Avenged Sevenfold Part Ways With Drummer Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy, has now revealed Avenged Sevenfold have let him go. He announced the departure in a recent Facebook post. Yes, the rumours are true…sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end… The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me…I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan…. I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them…I am proud to always[Read More…]
Avenged Sevenfold Cancel Soundwave Festival Appearance
Avenged Sevenfold have announced that they will not be playing the upcoming Soundwave Festival in Australia. A statement released on behalf of the band says, After much effort, the band decided that they could not offer fans the live experience they have come to expect and didn’t want to disappoint them. Avenged Sevenfold will return to Australia soon to headline their own tour. Frontman M. Shadows We’re really sorry it’s not possible for us to play this show, and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused. The last thing we ever want to do is disappoint our fans, and we’ll[Read More…]
Tom Waits, Alice Cooper Among Inductees For Rock Hall’s Class of 2011
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has announced the inductees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame‘s Class of 2011. It includes Tom Waits, Alice Cooper, Dr. John, Neil Diamond and Darlene Love. Their induction ceremony will take place March 14, 2011, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan and will be broadcast on Fuse.
VH1 To Air Live Shinedown Performance
VH1 will air a half hour live performance from Shinedown’s summer “Carnival of Madness” tour on December 17th at 11pm and December 18th at 2:30pm. A full hour performance will air on VH1’s Palladia Channel on December 18th at 9pm. Shinedown will be releasing a double DVD in 2011 containing footage from the “Carnival of Madness” tour and their recent acoustic tour.
Underoath To Film Video For “Paper Lung”
Underoath have announced that they’ll be filming a video for their song, “Paper Lung,” from their new album ‘Ø (Disambiguation).’ the video will be done by director Jodeb (Deftones’ “You’ve Seen The Butcher”) and filming the video in Montreal.
Pearl Jam Planning Summer Festival
Pearl Jam are planning on launching their own summer festival in 2011. Details coming in the months. Their new album ‘Live on Ten Legs‘ comes out on January 18th.
Gym Class Heroes Back In The Studio
According to a tweet, Gym Class Heroes are back in the studio working on new music.
Eye Empire Announce New Drummer
Eye Empire (ex-Dark new Day, Stereomud, Submersed) have announced the addition of drummer Will Hunt to their lineup. Their debut album ‘Moment of Impact‘ is due out in 2011.
Paramore Taking A Break In 2011
Paramore have decided to take a break in 2011. Taylor York said in an interview with MTV that the downtime would be spent recording a new album. York also said we don’t have much more for the rest of this year. We’re going on a tour in South America and then we’re taking time off and we’re writing for a new record.” The band plans to write the album at their home of Nashville, Tennessee.
The Young Veins Go On Hiatus
According to a tweet by The Young Veins guitarist/vocalist Jon Walker, the band are on hiatus. Walker said, The Young Veins [have] been on hiatus and will remain that way for the time being. Thanks for getting the album and coming to the shows.
30 Seconds To Mars To Release Uncensored “Hurricane” And More Chapters
30 Seconds To Mars have revealed that an explicit uncensored version of their short film “Hurricane” will come out on December 16th along with plans for a series of additional chapters to be unveiled over the next few days.
A Day To Remember, Circa Survive, More Revealed For Bamboozle
More bands have been announced for the Bamboozle. Artists revealed so far: A Loss For Words Animals As Leaders Born Of Osiris Boys Like Girls Chelsea Grin Circa Survive Eatmewhileimhot Forever The Sickest Kids I See Stars LMFAO Neon Hitch New Found Glory feat. Marky Ramone Oceano Romance On A Rocketship Rx Bandits Ryan Cabrera Senses Fail Sleeping With Sirens Streetlight Manifesto Texas In July The Ready Set The Youth Ahead Tim Minchin Transit Vanna Waka Flocka Flame We Are The In Crowd
Hurt Members’ Side-Project Unveiled
Hurt guitarist Michael Roberts and frontman J. Loren have launched a side-project called Arco’s Angel. Roberts formed the project after his band Leo broke up, and J. Loren would later join before the two recorded an album called ‘Life’s Love Loss,’ which is expected to be released sometime next year.