My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar has officially left the band as of a month ago. It’s a great shame when a band member leaves, but I suppose it’s wrong to comment either way until further details are released. In related news, the remainder of the band minus singer Gerard Way (throat problems) are in [...]
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Deftones New Album Release Date and Title Annouced
Sacramento’s DEFTONES has set “Diamond Eyes” as the title of its new album, due on May 18. A song from the CD, “Rocket Skates”, will be made available as a free download via Deftones.com on February 23.
In a recent interview with SPIN.com, DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno stated about the forthcoming CD, “The dynamics DEFTONES are [...]
Franz Ferdinand Writing Songs From Home
Franz Ferdinand have started writing new material for their fourth album, frontman Alex Kapranos has confirmed.
The Scottish singer/guitarist told BBC 6music that he and guitarist Nick McCarthy had been working on new songs at McCarthy’s house for the follow-up to last year’s ‘Tonight… Franz Ferdinand’ effort.
“I’ve been round at Nick’s and we’ve been writing some [...]
Limp Bizkit on their upcoming album
‘Golf Cobra’ is Limp Bizkit’s upcoming album, due for release later this year. Borland (guitar) has said that the new album will have a ‘Daft Punk vibe’ which i’m not so sure about. Maybe there’ll be an edge in with the rock elements, but can’t really imagine it at the moment.
“I think that everyone who [...]
Rage Against the Machine Free Gig Details Announced
Rage Against the Machine promised late 2009 that if they reached the Christmas No 1 spot, they would play a free gig in the UK as a thank you to the fans who supported them. Well, the date and place has finally been confirmed as London’s Finsbury Park on Sunday, June 6.
For details of how [...]
The Only Exception is Paramore’s new single
Paramore have confirmed that the next single to come from their third studio album Brand New Eyes will be The Only Exception. The UK release date is April 5th 2010. Video to follow! (Via Kerrang)
Update: Paramore.net UK are saying it’s going to be released on Monday 26th April. I’d put my money on them, but [...]
Disturbed Album Update
Disturbed are preparing to follow up 2008’s ‘Indestructible’ and have set a tentative Summer release date. Guitarist Dan Donegan has been quoted as saying that the band have 15 to 18 songs ready to go, and added that the band doesn’t like to waste time once it gets started.
“I mean, we definitely go in there [...]
Paramore’s Josh Farro to miss the Pacific Rim Tour
Paramore’s Josh Farro will miss the Pacific Rim Tour because of busy times ahead planning his marriage. The Paramore lead guitarist and vocalist plans to take time off for the tour, which will visit Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines and Singapore. Rhythm guiatist Taylor York’s brother Justin will replace Josh for the tour. Burning [...]
Florence and The Machine join Isle of Wight line-up
Isle of Wight Festival have announced that Florence and The Machine will be joining the line-up for 2010 alongside La Roux, N-Dubz and The Hold Steady. Florence and The Machine will be on the Main Stage on Friday ahead of Jay-Z. See also: the line-up so far.
Should flags be banned from Glastonbury?
Glastonbury Festival asks ’should flags be banned?’ They’re iconic, yes, but what if you’re in there amongst the crowd and your view of the stage is totally obstructed by one of those huge flags? I doubt you’d be impressed.