Guitarist Christopher Kim has revealed via Twitter that he is no longer a member of Slaves. While his initial tweets have since been deleted, you can check out his only remaining one below. https://twitter.com/christheasian/status/564833937470803968
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Former Underoath, Norma Jean Joins Every Time I Die As New Drummer
Every Time I Die have announced that Ryan “Legs” Leger is no longer a member of the band, and will be replaced by former Underoath and Norma Jean, Daniel Davison. Read below: Post by Every Time I Die.
Letlive. Part Ways With Guitarist Jean Nascimento
Jean Nascimento of letlive. has left the band after eight years. Read below: Hello everyone! Hope everyone reading this is doing very well. I should have posted this a little while ago, but here it is for those who don’t know. I am/will no longer be a member of the musical act know as letlive. Thank you to all the fans, soulpunx and friends that have made the past, 8years of this journey . I’ve also had the privilege to tour with some amazing bands and artists. It’s been a great journey. Thank you all, very much!! #afewofmanypasses #thankyou
Cage the Elephant “Cigarette Daydreams“ Acoustic Version
Watch Cage The Elephant perform an acoustic version of “Cigarette Daydreams” for KROQ below.
The Used Guitarist To Take Temporary Leave From Band
The Used guitarist Quinn Allman will be taking a temporary, year-long leave from the band, with Saosin’s Justin Shekoski filling in. Read below: Post by The Used.
HIM Part Ways With Drummer Gas Lipstick
HIM‘s drummer Mika ‘Gas Lipstick’ Karppinen has decided to leave the band. Gas Lipstick released the following message on his Facebook page: FINAL WORDS With a heavy heart I’m announcing my departure from HIM, a magnificent band that I’ve been part of for the past 16 magical years. It has been a journey that I will remember for the rest of my life. There is no drama, bad blood or any negativity involved in my departure. I simply feel that it’s time for me to move on as a musician. I have noticed during the final stages of our last[Read More…]
Tom DeLonge Releases Official Statement
Tom DeLonge has released an official statement on the controversy surrounding his position in blink-182. Read below: LETTER TO THE FANS Where to begin? The truth is always a good place. Let’s go there. I love Blink and am incredibly grateful for having it in my life. It has given me everything. EVERYTHING. I started this band, it was in my garage where I dreamed up the mischief. So what have I been doing behind the scenes? Well, I’ve tried to make things work. I’ve tried to help move this band down 50 different paths using my people, or other[Read More…]
Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker Open Up About Tom DeLonge
Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker have shed some light on Tom DeLonge in reaction to the events that took place today. Read the full piece here. Tom left the band and Tom saying that he didn’t quit. Who’s right? Hoppus: That’s all true [Laughs]. I’ll walk you through the past two years of Blink-182 history: For the past two years, we’ve been working with a bunch of different labels to try and get a record deal because the three of us collectively decided that we wanted to make a record with a partner. A few months ago, Travis has this[Read More…]
Tom DeLonge No Longer A Member Of Blink-182
CBS Radio is reporting that Tom DeLonge has quit Blink-182. You can read an official statement from the band’s publicist below. Matt Skiba of the Alkaline Trio will join Blink-182 in replacement of Tom DeLonge at the 8th annual Musink Music and Tattoo festival. “We were all set to play this festival and record a new album and Tom kept putting it off without reason. A week before we were scheduled to go in to the studio we got an email from his manager explaining that he didn’t want to participate in any Blink-182 projects indefinitely, but would rather work on[Read More…]
Puddle Of Mudd Frontman Arrested For Riding Airport Baggage Carousel
Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested on Friday, January 16, after he allegedly hopped on a baggage carousel at Denver International Airport and began riding it around.
Danny Worsnop Leaves Asking Alexandria
Danny Worsnop has left his position as frontman for Asking Alexandria. Read below: To all of my friends and fans: I would like to let you know that Asking Alexandria and I are moving forward in separate ways. Over the last eight years together we’ve done some amazing things and created something truly special. I now, same as then, want what’s best for the band and at this point in time, that isn’t me. Asking Alexandria will continue to tour throughout the year and will be working on a new album. I will always support and love Asking Alexandria and cannot[Read More…]
Hawthorne Heights Part Ways With Another Member
Micah Carli has left Hawthorne Heights. Read below: BUSY TIMES AND BUSY LIVES AHEAD in the land of HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS. While we are very eager and energized by all of the touring and new music we are creating for the FUTURE of Hawthorne Heights, we must say goodbye to a significant portion of our past. We would like to wish Micah the absolute best as he takes leave from Hawthorne Heights in pursuit of other personal ventures. TO OUR FANS, PLEASE KNOW THAT WHILE WE ARE SAD TO SEE HIM GO, WE ARE MORE COMMITTED THAN EVER TO YOU. We are[Read More…]
From First To Last Sign With Sumerian Records
From First To Last have joined the Sumerian Records roster. Read below: We are very excited to announce that we have officially joined the Sumerian Records artist family, and that our new single “Dead Trees” is now available for purchase on iTunes and Google Play! It’s going to be a good 2015 everyone!
Watch Fall Out Boy Perform “Centuries” At The People’s Choice Awards
Fall Out Boy performed “Centuries” at the People’s Choice Awards. Watch below:
Hayley Williams And Chad Gilbert Are Engaged
Paramore‘s Hayley Williams and boyfriend Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory) got engaged. The couple went public that they were dating back in 2008. Read below: Hey guess what? pic.twitter.com/AITUuyqYqs — hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) January 1, 2015
Hawthorne Heights Announce Acoustic Tour
Hawthorne Heights have announced an acoustic West Coast headlining tour. They will be joined by Courage My Love, Mark Rose, Shane Henderson and Dayseeker.
Thrice Coming Back In 2015
Thrice have been on hiatus since 2012, but it looks like they’re coming back in 2015. The band uploaded an image to their official website that just says “Thrice 2015.”
Modern Baseball Cover The Killers’ “When You Were Young”
Modern Baseball covered The Killers’ “When You Were Young” on their tour. Dates below:
Close Your Eyes Part Ways With Vocalist
Close Your Eyes have parted ways with vocalist Sam Ryder. You can read a full statement from Ryder on his departure below. The band have also revealed that original frontman Shane Raymond will be returning to the band for at least one show next year. Post by Close Your Eyes. Post by Close Your Eyes.
Green Day, Joan Jett, Lou Reed Among 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has announced the inductees for 2015. Green Day, Lou Reed, Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bill Withers and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band will all be inducted at the ceremony on April 18 at Cleveland’s Public Hall. HBO will broadcast it in May.