In Fear And Faith screamer Cody Anderson announced on his Facebook page that he is no longer a part of band. Anderson said, I have left In Fear And Faith. I will not tell you why because its none of your business. Nice meeting you all. Buy whatever CD they come out with next. Scott [Barnes, vocals] has a better voice than any of these other shitty bands out there. If you live in SD lets hang out. Please don’t talk shit cause its a pain to go to your home page and delete you.
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Social Distortion To Make Television Debut
Social Distortion will make their television debut playing Jimmy Kimmel Live on December 6. The band will perform “Machine Gun Blues” from their upcoming album ‘Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.’ The album comes out on January 18th.
Anti Dream Machine Change Band Name
Anti Dream Machine (Saving Abel guitarist Jason Null has joined ex-Day of Fire front-man Josh Brown and former Saliva guitarist Jonathan Montoya) have changed their name to A New Rebel. The group is currently in the studio working on their debut EP.
System Of A Down Announces Reunion Shows
After an indefinite hiatus which has lasted four years, System Of A Down has announced that they will be returning next year for a series of shows in Europe. The band said, Hello All, We are excited to announce that System will be playing some dates together in 2011. We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System Of A Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well. We have no master plan of sorts – we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band[Read More…]
Angels & Airwaves “Love” Movie To Be Released In March
According to a post by frontman Tom DeLonge, Angels & Airwaves will release their film “Love” at the end of March. The movie is a companion to the band’s latest album ‘Love‘. Watch a teaser for the film here.
Crossfade Announce New Drummer Mark Castillo
Crossfade have announced the addition of Bury Your Dead drummer Mark Castillo to complete their lineup. And they released a video introducing him. The band’s new album ‘We All Bleed’ comes out on April 12, 2011. Watch the video below:
Alter Bridge To Release DVD In January
Alter Bridge’s ‘Live From Amsterdam‘ DVD is set for a January 11th release in the U.S. on January 11th. The entire DVD will air on VH-1’s HD channel, Palladia, at 9pm on December 19th.
Haste The Day To Break Up
Haste The Day have announced that their tour tour in February and March will be their last before calling it quits. The band released a statement saying, This is a very difficult announcement to make, but Haste The Day will be doing its final tour February – March 2011. It has been an incredible 10 years and we want to thank all of our amazing fans who have stuck with us through all of our changes and growth as a band. If it weren’t for all of you, this band would have been nothing. There are many reasons why HTD[Read More…]
The Dangerous Summer Drop Off Vultures Unite Tour After Altercation
The Dangerous Summer have announced that they’re dropping off the Vultures Unite tour, following an incident with VersaEmerge guitarist Devin Ingelido at last night’s show in New York City. Ingelido reportedly threw a beer bottle at the Dangerous Summer guitarist Cody Payne, and The Dangerous Summer had their set cut short and were thrown out of the venue. They posted a statement, We regret/are pleased to inform you that the Dangerous Summer will not be playing the rest of the Vultures Unite tour. Thank you for the constant support through all of this. It means more than you could ever[Read More…]
Silverstein Sign To Hopeless/Universal And Releasing EP
Silverstein have announced that they have singed to Hopeless Records in the U.S., Europe and Japan, and to Universal Music in Canada. The band will also release a digital EP called ‘Transitions‘ on December 7th. The EP will feature two new songs from the full-length which comes out next year. A blog post from the band says, We couldn’t be more excited for our future, working with great people and having complete control over our music and creativity. It is an amazing feeling and we can’t wait for all of you to hear our new jams!
Attack Attack! Vocalist Johnny Franck Leaves Band
Attack Attack! guitarist/vocalist Johnny Franck has announced that he’s left the band to “refocus on God.” In a video posted by Franck, he said, I came to the conclusion that being out on tour really damages my relationship with God. I put the band above God and that was something that was really damaging to me. At this point in my life, it’s not what I need to be doing right now. I did not get kicked out. I left. It was my decision. There’s absolutely no hard feelings between me and any of the guys in the band. Attack[Read More…]
Death Cab For Cutie New Material Influenced By Brian Eno
Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard said in a recent interview that the new album is not guitar based and is influenced by Brian Eno’s ‘Another Green World.’ We’re not adding guitars because people will be expecting them… I’m so proud of this album that at this point I don’t care if people don’t like it.
Motion City Soundtrack And Minus The Bear To Play First Popsickle Festival
Motion City Soundtrack have created a festival in their hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first-ever Popsickle Festival will take place December 18th at First Avenue and the 7th Street Entry. Headliners Motion City Soundtrack will be joined by Minus The Bear, Foxy Shazam, Gold Motel, A Great Big Pile Of Leaves, Now Now Every Children, One For The Team, Gospel Gossip, Take Cover and the Chord And The Fawn. More bands will be announced. Tickets go on sale November 13th. The first 100 tickets purchased at the First Avenue box office will be $12.50. All other advance tickets are $22.50.[Read More…]
D.R.U.G.S. Launch Website And Post Teaser Video
D.R.U.G.S. [featuring Craig Owens (ex-Chiodos), Nick Martin (Underminded), Matt Good (ex-From First To Last), Adam Russell (Story Of The Year) and Aaron Stern (ex-Matchbook Romance)] have launched an official website and posted a teaser trailer for their upcoming album. Watch the video below:
The Composure (Members Of Punchline) To Release Debut
The Composure (featuring members of Punchline) will release their debut full-length ‘Strings Attached’ on November 23rd via Modern Short Stories. You can pre-order it now.
Fair To Midland Sign With E1
Fair to Midland have signed with E1 Music. They will begin work on a new album with Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Powerman 5000) with a release expected in the spring.
Slipknot Ask That Thieves Return Items Stolen From Paul Gray’s Grave
Slipknot posted on their website: In a very upsetting turn of events we have learned that some gifts left for Paul at his grave site have been stolen. There were statues of a gargoyle as well as a Buddah that were placed at Paul’s grave by his friends and family that were taken. We ask that whoever did this please return the items no questions asked. If anyone has any information about the stolen items please let us know by posting in the comments [on Slipknot’s website only, please]. Thank you for your continued support in this trying time.
Pulp To Reunite Next Year
Pulp have announced they’ll be reuniting for several dates in 2011, including the U.K.’s Wireless Festival on July 3 and Spain’s Primavera Sound Festival on May 27. These shows will be the first time the band’s original lineup have played together since 1996. The band released a statement saying, Pulp have decided to get together and play some concerts next summer. The shows will involve all the original members of the band and they will be playing songs from all periods of their career. Yes, that means they’ll be playing your favorites.
Dr. Manhattan Break Up
Dr. Manhattan have announced that they’re breaking up. They’re canceling their scheduled November tour but will play a final show on Dec. 23 at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago. In a blog, the band said, The word on the street is true. After many wonderful years of playing, traveling, and friend making, we have decided to call an end to drmanhattan. We all agree on it being the right time to cover some new ground in our lives. You only live once! We’ve had so many good times, we thank anyone and everyone who took part in or around them. We’re[Read More…]
Eisley Sign To Equal Vision
Eisley have signed to Equal Vision Records and will release a new full-length on the label early next year. Eisley departed from Warner Bros. earlier this year after two albums and several EPs. Singer/guitarist Sherri DuPree Bemis says, It’s really refreshing for us to be working with a label that’s driven by passion and has made a name for itself by working really hard with bands they actually love. It’s especially cool for Eisley to be on a label that started out as a ‘punk’ label because despite not being a punk band in any way musically, we have always[Read More…]