Slipknot will screen their new live DVD ‘(sic)nesses‘ in select theaters on September 22nd, details can be found at SlipknotLiveatDownload.com. It will be released on September 28th.
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A Perfect Circle Returns From Hiatus And Announce Fall Tour
A Perfect Circle have announced that they’re returning from hiatus and will embark on a five-city tour this fall. Shows at the Marquee Theatre in Phoenix, Avalon in Los Angeles, Showbox at the Market in Seattle and the Fillmore in San Francisco will each be three-night stops featuring front-to-back performances of each of the band’s full-lengths. A show at the Pearl in Las Vegas will be a two-night outing featuring the band’s first two albums. They will also perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Oct. 27.
Rikets Cancel Tour After Vocalists Quits
Rikets have canceled the remainder of their tour after vocalist Scott Rose unexpectedly left the band. They will being auditioning vocalists in the coming weeks.
Circa Survive To Stream London Performance
Circa Survive have announced they will be live streaming their upcoming performance in London via Ustream. It will stream at 9pm (GMT) / 4pm (EST) on September 15th.
Dream Theater Part Ways With Drummer Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater founding member and drummer Mike Portnoy has announced that he has departed the band after 25 years. He is currently filling in with Avenged Sevenfold, and he wanted a longer break from Dream Theater. He tried to convince the band to go on hiatus, but the band didn’t want to. Read the statements below: Dream Theater: To all of our loyal fans and friends: It is with profound sadness — regret — we announce that Mike Portnoy, our lifelong drummer and friend, has decided to leave Dream Theater. Mike’s stature in the band has meant the world to[Read More…]
Rise Against To Release DVD In October
Rise Against have announced that they’ll release a DVD “Another Station: Another Mile” on Oct. 5. It’ll feature 14 performances of songs recorded in locations throughout the world interspersed with interviews from the band revealing the creative process that goes into a Rise Against song. It’ll also feature the histories of each individual member. Tracklisting below: From House of Blues Boston 7/28/09 Collapse The Dirt Whispered Savior Hero Of War From Much Music Awards, Toronto, Canada 6/21/09 Audience Of One Lollapalooza Grant Park, Chicago 8/8/09 Survive The Good Left Undone Prayer of the Refugee Area 4, Ludinghausen, Germany 8/22/09 Blood[Read More…]
Metro Station’s Trace Cyrus To Do A Reality Show
According to TV Guide, the SyFy Channel is developing a new reality series around Billy Ray and Trace Cyrus (formerly of Metro Station). Its currently titled UFO: Unbelievably Freakin’ Obvious, would follow the pair as they investigate conspiracy theories involving unexplained activity and paranormal phenomena across the country. Read more about this potential new series here.
Kurt Travis Talks About His Departure From Dance Gavin Dance
Kurt Travis has been with Dance Gavin Dance since 2007, he kept mainly quiet about the news of Craig’s return, but has now opened up in a new interview with DeadPress. Read below: Zach: In some sources it’s said you left and others it’s been said you were asked to leave, would you be able to clear that up a little bit? Kurt: I definitely was never going to quit, so yeah, I got kicked out. The band told me that they were going to break up because they weren’t happy with it, but before they did they were going[Read More…]
3OH!3 Sued By Former Wrestler “Diamond” Dallas Page
Celebrity gossip websites are reporting that 3OH!3 have been sued by former professional wrestler “Diamond” Dallas Page over accusations they’re infringing the copyright he owns on the world famous “hand diamond” gesture that the group uses for their logo. According to the lawsuit filed on August 31, Page claims that 3OH!3 have “misappropriated Plaintiff’s Diamond Cutter trademark hand sign to promote its apparel, entertainment services, and other products.” You can read about the charges and see the official paperwork here.
Sandra Alva Leaves Black Veil Brides
In a blog update on Myspace, Black Veil Brides revealed they have parted ways with drummer Sandra Alva. The decision arose after Alva expressed a desired to move in a different musical direction than the band. Read it below: So by now, you may all have heard the news regarding Sandra. Often in life there will come a time when those that we love will find a need to distance themselves, whether it be to better themselves personally or to explore other facets of life. This is a difficult moment for both parties, especially when they mean so much to[Read More…]
My Chemical Romance Updates Their Website
My Chemical Romance updated their Twitter earlier today with a message that simply reads “Stay tuned…” and linked to their website.
Max Bemis Clears Up Rumors About Side Project
Max Bemis has written a letter to fans explaining that his upcoming release under the name Max Bemis & The Painful Splits is neither a solo album nor side project. Read it below: Although the “Max Bemis and the Painful Splits” CD is a full length of all original songs, it is NOT (as being reported) my first official “solo” record as some sites have posted nor an official side-project. It may be released by a record company eventually but there will probably be only one Painful Splits record. I probably see myself undertaking a new band name every time[Read More…]
Buckcherry Performed For Clear Channel’s Stripped
Buckcherry recently performed their new single “All Night Long” along with the songs “These Things” and “Everything” for Clear Channel’s Stripped series, check it out here.
Radiohead Fans Create Free Concert Film
Some Radiohead fans came together to self record the group’s August 2009 performance in Prague from as many angles as possible. And made it in a full length concert film, can be streamed or downloaded for free, here. Watch the trailer below:
Austin Carlile Begins Writing, Talks About Solo Project Rumors
In a recent blog post former Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile revealed to fans that he has begun working on material for his next musical endeavor. Read it below: Wanted to post a quick, and very not proof-read post about people asking me if I am doing a solo album or a band, since the release of my site. Solo artist? No way. If I could sing like a bird, or flow like Jay-Z, then heck yeah. That would be fun! Although I CAN play a mean acoustic sing along cover set, I will not be singing or[Read More…]
Saliva Announce Guitarists Departure
Saliva have announced they will now be four piece following departure of guitarist Jonathan Montoya.
Disturbed To Host Webcast
Disturbed will be hosting an live webcast on Ustream on August 31st at 5:30pm EST. Questions can be submitted at this location. Their new album ‘Asylum‘ comes out on August 31st.
Further Seems Forever Reuniting With Chris Carrabba
Alternative Press has exclusively learned that Further Seems Forever are reuniting with original frontman Chris Carrabba, who left the band in 2000 to pursue his then-solo acoustic project Dashboard Confessional. There not much details about it. But the group have posted a short teaser video of them rehearsing “The Moon Is Down” at their new website. Watch the video below:
12 Stones Announce Departure From Wind-Up
12 Stones announced that the band has parted ways with Wind-Up Records after 9 years. The band state: “We felt it was time for a change. We have a vision for this band that we feel is best pursued elsewhere.”
Jaxin Hall Leaves Of Mice And Men
Jaxin Hall has announced he is no longer in Of Mice And Men. Read below: Heavy Hearts & Fond Farewells… Of Mice & Men has been both the biggest adventure I’ve ever undertaken and also the most rewarding project I’ve ever been able to be a part of. The support we’ve received from the most amazing fans anyone could ever ask for is so much more than ANY of us ever expected. Thank you guys, from the bottom of all of our hearts. I say it every day, if it weren’t for your love and support, OM&M would not exist.[Read More…]