According to a report by a website for Townson University in Maryland, Metro Station have revealed that they’ve broken up. The band was going to play the college’s “Tigerfest” on April 25, But the school’s Campus Activities Board were alerted that the band had broken up and wouldn’t be attending the event. A representative for the band confirmed the break-up to Altpress.com.
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Universal to Cap Physical CD Prices
Starting this spring, Universal Music Group will introduce their ‘Velocity’ program, which will lower prices for physical CDs ranging from $6-10 suggested retail. The label also plans to release more deluxe versions of albums at higher prices to make up for the difference in profits, while not changing digital pricing.
Ill Nino Sign With Victory Records
Ill Nino have signed a new record deal with Victory Records. The band is to begin recording in April with a late summer release expected.
Hollywood Undead Partners With I Heart Radio
Hollywood Undead have partnered up with iheartradio.com to launch a special digital station titled “Radio Undead” this April. The band chose hours of music by their favorite artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Muse, Deftones, Snoop Dogg, Alkaline Trio and more specifically for “Radio Undead” listeners. In addition to spinning their favorite tunes, “Radio Undead” will announce a massive Hollywood Undead contest that will go live in the coming months. The station is an iheartradio exclusive and will run for two weeks.
OK Go leave EMI
OK Go have announced that they’ve parted ways with EMI and that they have created their own company Paracadute. A statement released on behalf of the band reads, “Just as the band saw an opportunity to do something different with their homemade videos, OK Go see untapped potential in the sea change that the music industry is experiencing and believe there are tremendous opportunities for artists capable of managing their own promotion and distribution. The band, who have always controlled their publishing, merchandise, touring, and all other non-recording rights, are parting by mutual agreement with EMI Music.”
Bob Bryar Out Of My Chemical Romance
Drummer Bob Bryar is no longer a member of My Chemical Romance. Guitarist Frank Iero confirmed the split on his blog, writing in part: “As of 4 weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways. This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same.”
Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands Accepting Submissions
Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands is now accepting submissions. More than 170 bands who enter will get the chance to play their hometown stop of this Warped Tour. One grand prize winner will also be awarded a $15,000 Guitar Center shopping spree and will record a three-song EP with producer Matt Squire which will see worldwide distribution through Tunecore. Enter your band here.
Cute Is What We Aim For Show Announced
A show featuring Cute Is What We Aim For, the Friday Night Boys and the Bigger Lights has been revealed, set to take place May 13 at Diesel in Pittsburgh. Last August, Cute Is What We Aim For frontman Shaant Hacikyan announced that he would be going solo and as other members of the band announced their departure. It has been talked about that Hacikyan may perform under the Cute Is What We Aim For name with a new lineup.
Avenged Sevenfold Borrow Dream Theater’s Drummer
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy will track drums for Avenged Sevenfold’s upcoming new album.
Powerspace Announce Break-Up
Powerspace have revealed that they’ve called it quits In a MySpace blog Kane’s Says: This explanation’s been a long time coming, I know. I started making jokes about Powerspace “falling off the face of the planet” over a year ago! So here: A lot has changed in the last year, and the unfortunate result is that Powerspace is no longer a band. We’ve had to make some heartbreaking decisions and like any breakup, it’s a complicated and private matter. I set out to write a tl;dr version for anyone that might care to hear more than the standard band breakup[Read More…]
Trivium Announce New Drummer
Trivium have announced the addition of drummer Nick Augusto to their line-up to permanently replace Travis Smith.
Jay Reatard Died by Cocaine and Alcohol Overdose
The autopsy results for Memphis, TN, garage-punk prodigy Jay Reatard have been released, concluding that the 29-year-old rocker died by “cocaine toxicity, and that alcohol was a contributing factor,” said Shelby County Medical Examiner Karen E. Chancellor.
Pete Wentz Hints at End of Fall Out Boy
Some blog posts and Twitter messages from Pete Wentz have many fans concerned that Fall Out Boy might be breaking up. “i dont know the future of fall out boy. its embarrassing to say one thing and then have the future dictate another. as far as i know fall out boy is on break. (no one wants to say the “h” word). as much as i dont have a solo project, i also cant predict that id ever play in fall out boy again. not due to personal relationships as much as a band we grew apart. in this statement[Read More…]
Chiodos to record, plan to reveal new frontman at Bamboozle California
Chiodos are set to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to their sophomore full-length, Bone Palace Ballet. The new vocalist who the band will keep a mystery until their performance at the Bamboozle California on March 27 in Anaheim.
2010 Grammy Winners
Album of the Year: Taylor Swift “Fearless“ Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: Kings Of Leon “Use Somebody” Best Hard Rock Performance: AC/DC “War Machine” Best Metal Performance: Judas Priest “Dissident Aggressor” Best Rock Song: Kings Of Leon “Use Somebody” Best Rock Album: Green Day 21st Century Breakdown Best Alternative Music Album: Phoenix Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Producer of the Year: Brendan O’Brien (Mastodon, Killswitch Engage)
1997 go on “indefinite break”
1997 have announced that they are going on an “indefinite break from playing shows.” A statement from the band on their MySpace says: “We each feel like its a time in our lives where we need to do some soul-searching and find some new ways to express ourselves. we have been touring and recording for coming on 5 years now, and it has been the most rewarding, difficult experience for us all. we got to live out the dreams of our childhoods! it was perfect. but now we feel it is time to try out some different lifestyles and re-evaluate[Read More…]
Patrick Stump working on solo album
Fall Out Boy vocalist Patrick Stump has posted a video indicating that he’s working on a solo album.
Ticketmaster And Live Nation Get Approval
The Department of Justice today said it will require Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. to divest its ticketing assets and license its ticketing software before it can proceed with its proposed $2.5-billion merger with Live Nation Inc. Ticketmaster, based in West Hollywood, is the world’s largest ticketing company. Live Nation is the world’s largest promoter of live concerts. It is located in Beverly Hills.
The Killers have suddenly canceled their tour dates in Asia
The band released the following statement on their website. The Killers have been forced to cancel their appearances in Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and Seoul due to unforeseen circumstances. The band deeply apologizes to their fans and hope to reschedule their shows in these cities soon. At this time the bands Australian appearances remain scheduled as planned.
Ozzy Osbourne On Return of Ozzfest, Departure of Zakk Wylde
Ozzy Osbourne may not be planning a Black Sabbath reunion, but he is in the final stages of recording his next solo album. The disc was originally titled Soul Sucka, but Ozzy recently changed his mind about that. “When we put that on the Internet none of my fan base liked the title,” says Osbourne. “They were like, ‘I can’t imagine me walking around the fucking house with the words ‘Soul Sucka’ on my T-shirt.’ So I was like, ‘Fuck it. I’ve got to come up with something else!’ ” The now untitled set is due out in July, the[Read More…]