Pete Wentz said on his website that his new project, Black Cards, will have a more reggae sound. Check out what Pete has to say about his new female vocalist, feelings about Fall Out Boy and the Black Cards’ reggae sound here.
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24 Hours With The Maine
The Maine will be streaming live for 24 hours straight Beginning at 11pm PST on July 12th. The following day marks the release of the group’s highly anticipated new album ‘Black and White’, and fans will follow the band through a radio station stop, an in-store appearance, a Myspace Secret Show, and more. Be sure to check out it out here.
Pete Wentz Releases Statement Regarding Black Cards
The website for the mysterious new group Black Cards has been updated. A statement from Pete Wentz regarding the group can be read below. The takeover, the break is indeed over. As you may’ve read about over the last week, I’ve got a new band called Black Cards. When FOB went on hiatus, I wasn’t really sure what to do with myself. I know I wanted to keep travelling the world with my family. We had been to Jamaica recently. I spent a lot of time hanging around the beaches and I started to get inspired again by songs like[Read More…]
Win A Free iPhone 4 From Runner Runner
Runner Runner is giving away a brand new iPhone 4. Go here to enter. You have until August 7th.
Teaser Video for The Spill Canvas Ustream Performance
The Spill Canvas is extending a personal invitation to their fans to join them Thursday, July 8th at 5 pm CST for a special Ustream “covers” concert and chat on Facebook. To make this an extra-special show, fans who participate during the chat will be entered into a lottery for one of twenty Spill Canvas t-shirts. Watch the video below.
Pete Wentz Unveils The Black Cards
Pete Wentz has revealed what looks to be a new music act called The Black Cards via his blog: there will be no treasure hunt. not viral campaign. just the opposite- next week things will appear on this site in a very controlled distribution. if you enjoy it, keep coming back. if its not for you than we understand. www.bl4ckc4rds.com
Shinedown Guitarist Jasin Todd Joins Fuel
Fuel have announced the departure of guitarist Yogi Lonich, and the addition of ex-Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd. The band’s line-up now consists of Jasin Todd with original front-man Brett Scallions, bassist Brad Stewart (ex-Shinedown), and drummer Ken Schalk (ex-Candiria). Statement below: Hello to everyone in the land of Fuel! Hope everyone is doing great and are gearing up for the next leg of the tour. We’ve got some fun dates on the tour and everyone in the band is chomping at the bit to get back on the bus and rock some shows for ya. Speaking of the band, I[Read More…]
Slipknot’s Paul Gray Died Of Accidental Overdose
Slipknot bass player Paul Gray died of an accidental overdose of morphine and fentanyl, a medical examiner has ruled. Gray’s body was discovered on May 24 by a maintenance worker at TownePlace Suites in Urbandale. A hypodermic needle lay near the bed, and “all kinds of pills” surrounded Gray, who was hunched over in the corner of the room, according to a 911 call. Polk County Medical Examiner Dr. Gregory Schmunk said today that it was two injected drugs of fentanyl which is a synthetic form of morphine that killed Gray. The pills did not contribute to his death, Schmunk[Read More…]
Nick Martin Named Guitarist In Craig Owens Band
Craig Owens has revealed a another member of his new band: guitarist Nick Martin. Martin. He is the first of two guitarists to be announced. Its currently an unnamed band who are planning to record their debut album during the summer and tour in the fall.
Puddle Of Mudd Announce Lineup Change
Puddle of Mudd have parted ways with bassist Doug Ardito. Society Red vocalist Damien Starkey will fill in for the band until a permanent replacement is found.
Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Died of Accidental Overdose
Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, was found unresponsive in his Huntington Beach at the end of December. Police stated the death appeared to be of natural causes, but the toxicology reports are in. Sullivan passed away from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol. The reports reveal he suffered an “acute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Diazepam/Nordiazepam and ethanol.” The band’s manager, Larry Jacobson, added during a recent Rolling Stones interview that: “To all of us who loved Jimmy, the only thing relevant about December 28 is that is the night we[Read More…]
The Pink Spiders Back To Original Lineup
The Pink Spiders went on hiatus last August but now they revealed that frontman Matt Friction has been working with original members Jon Decious and Bob Ferrari. The two of them left the band in 2008 reportedly over a dispute with Friction over royalties. Friction posted a blog on the band’s MySpace page saying, “Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that Jon, Bob and myself have been playing for the past few weeks. Not sure exactly what the future holds but be sure to check out the facebook page and Twitter for updates. tour? album? stay tuned.”
No Service Fee June
Starting June 1, 2010, Live Nation will be eliminating service fees from all 50 of their amphitheaters.
Fans Maced At Bamboozle Roadshow In Dallas
According to tweets by All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth and Boys Like Girls vocalist Martin Johnson, either a security guard or a police officer allegedly maced fans at tonight’s Bamboozle Roadshow date at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, and that the bands were “locked on their buses” for defending the crowd. Gaskarth tweeted, “I don’t care how rowdy a crowd of kids are, there is absolutely no excuse for the police at SIX FLAGS to spray mace in our fans faces.” He went onto say, “That kind of protocol is insane for an all ages show at[Read More…]
NSFW Hayley Williams Topless On Twitter
Paramore’s Hayley Williams posted a picture of herself topless on twitter but then delete it. Here the picture.
The Academy Is… Confirm They’re Playing KISS Tour
The Academy Is… have confirmed to Altpress that they will be playing this summer’s KISS tour. Bassist Adam Siska says the band plan to play smaller shows during the tour’s off-days and that the run will not affect the direction or release date of their upcoming follow-up to 2008’s Fast Times At Barrington High. Siska statement: “Hello. As some of you may have heard, TAI will be going on a summer tour of the United States supporting Rock & Roll Legends KISS. We feel like this tour will be an exciting time for us as a band, and we look[Read More…]
Paul Gray, Slipknot Bassist, Dead At 38
Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, aka #2, was found dead by a hotel worker in Des Moines, IA this morning. He was 38. Police are investigating the death. There was no evidence of foul play. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Big Four In Theaters
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, concert June 22nd in Sofia, Bulgaria will be shown in more than 450 theaters around the U.S., Canada, Europe and Latin America. Delayed screenings are planned for Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. For more information hit thebigfourlive.com.
Isis Calling It Quits
Legendary post-metal outfit Isis are calling it quits. In a statement released on their blog, the band say, “ISIS has reached an end. It’s hard to try to say it in any delicate way, and it is a truth that is best spoken plainly. This end isn’t something that occurred over night and it hasn’t been brought about by a single cataclysmic fracture in the band.”
Aaron Stern of Matchbook Romance Revealed As Craig Owens’ Drummer
Craig Owens revealed the first member of his band today: Matchbook Romance drummer Aaron Stern. In a video post, Owens introduced Stern and revealed that they’ll be posting new music on Thursday. Check out the video here.