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No Doubt, There's Still A Fire Inside

Posted in Breaking News on February 11, 2016

AFI Frontman, Davey Havok, and members of No Doubt (everyone but Gwen), have joined forces to form a new group according to Billboard. They reportedly already have an album don and just need a label.     

At The Drive-In to reform?

Posted in Breaking News on January 9, 2012

El Paso, Texas post-hardcore heroes At The Drive-In have posted a cryptic tweet on their barely-used Twitter profile. The message reads as follows: ¡ ATTENTION ! To whom it may concern: AT THE DRIVE-IN will be breaking their 11 year silence THIS STATION IS …NOW…OPERATIONAL The influential group infamously split … Read more

Former Alice in Chains Bassist, Mike Starr, Found Dead

Posted in Breaking News on March 8, 2011

It's being reported that Mike Starr, ex-bassist of Alice in Chains, was found dead in Salt Lake City today. Read more

West Memphis Three Get New Trial

Posted in Breaking News on November 5, 2010

The controversial West Memphis Three have been granted a new hearing by the state Supreme Court. The case, which dates back to 1993, involves Damien Echols, and Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley who are all serving life sentences. The three men, known as the West Memphis Three, were convicted of … Read more

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Supergrass Break Up

Posted in Breaking News on April 12, 2010

The long-running Britpop group Supergrass is breaking up. In a statement, the band cites a "17-year itch" as its reason for disbanding. They write, "Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years. We still love each other but, cliché notwithstanding, musical differences have led to us moving on … Read more

Jeff Mangum Announces Rare Performance at Chris Knox Benefit

Posted in Breaking News on April 10, 2010

On May 6, downtown Manhattan's Le Poisson Rouge will host a benefit show for New Zealand punk originator Chris Knox, who suffered a series of strokes last year. The big news: Reclusive Neutral Milk Hotel leader Jeff Mangum will make an extremely rare appearance at the show, playing a "very … Read more

108 not breaking up?

Posted in Breaking News on April 9, 2010

Last week 108 singer Robert Fish announced he was leaving the band. Directly thereafter, guitarist Vic DiCara pronounced the group "dead." Fast forward seven days and 108's remaining members have apparently changed their tune, issuing the following: "108 has not broken up. Rasaraja [aka Robert Fish] has left the band, … Read more

Despised Icon breaking up

Posted in Breaking News on April 9, 2010

Canadian death metal/hardcore band Despised Icon is apparently breaking up. Formed in 2002, the group has released material Century Media Records, Relapse Records, and Galy Records. The following statement has surfaced: "The time has come for us to move on. Some of us have recently reached a new chapter in … Read more

Swans Are Not Dead

Posted in Breaking News on January 10, 2010

Micheal Gira recently announced that he will be resurrecting his seminal outfit Swans with not only the possibility of multiple tours but also a new album. To view details click "Read More" Read more A demo of a new song intended for the new album is now up on the … Read more

John Frusciante quits Red Hot Chili Peppers

Posted in Breaking News on December 14, 2009

Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has apparently left the LA funk rockers for the second time. He has been replaced by his longtime solo collaborator Josh Klinghoffer, who worked on many of Frusciante's prolific solo records, as well as recorded alongside Frusciante and Fugazi bassist Joe Lally under the name … Read more

Jawbox Reunite To Play Jimmy Fallon

Posted in Breaking News on October 8, 2009

Pioneering D.C. post-hardcore outfit Jawbox will be reuniting to perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The band will appear on the late-night talk-show December 8th, which airs on NBC. When originally questioned about the possibility of playing shows, frontman/guitarist J. Robbins had this to say: We’ve entertained the notion … Read more

Drunken Boat Robbed While On Tour

Posted in Breaking News on October 2, 2009

Portland, OR punk outfit Drunken Boat recently found themselves the victims of having all of their possessions stolen during their current tour. The band's label, Fast Crowd Records, has set up a benefit package in their online store to help the band. Here is what the label had to say: … Read more

Poison The Well Van & Trailer Stolen

Posted in Breaking News on September 17, 2009

Poison the Well had their van and trailer with all of their gear stolen in Detroit, MI following the first show of their headlining tour. The band will continue on with the tour as planned. Here is a statement from the group: So this morning we woke up at our … Read more

10 For 10 Tour Fight Results In Show Shutdown

Posted in Breaking News on July 13, 2009

The Knoxville, TN stop of the 10 Bands for $10 Tour was shut down after a fight broke out inside the concert and spilled out into the parking lot. Police received an emergency call around 3:30 PM with officers arriving to find several people fighting in a large crowd. Ten … Read more

All Teeth Van Broken Into

Posted in Breaking News on May 30, 2009

California hardcore outfit All Teeth recently had their van broken into while they were on tour. The culprits to the thievery were eventually caught and all belongs where returned to the band, however they suffered the loss of driver's side window which had to be replaced. Parties interested in donating … Read more

Blink 182 Return & Planning New Album

Posted in Breaking News on February 8, 2009

Blink 182 have announced their return to music and plans for a new record. Here is the official statement: Hi. We're Blink-182. This past week there’ve been a lot of questions about the current status of the band, and we wanted you to hear it straight from us. To put … Read more

The Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead

Posted in Breaking News on January 6, 2009

The Stooges guitarist Ronald "Ron" Asheton was found dead in his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan this morning, January 6th, according to police. For more info click "read more." Read more Asheton, 60, was an original member of The Stooges, a garage-rock band headlined by Iggy Pop and formed in … Read more

Deftones Bassist Hospitalized After Car Crash

Posted in Breaking News on November 4, 2008

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng was hospitalized following an automobile accident in Santa Clara, CA yesterday. Vocalist Chino Moreno made the following statement: Hello everyone, It deeply saddens me to inform you all that our brother Chi Cheng was involved in a terrible car accident last night. He is currently in … Read more

Against Me! In Bus Crash

Posted in Breaking News on October 22, 2008

In between dates of their current tour Against Me! was involved in a bus crash. No members of the group or band's touring staff were injuried in the crash, but the band's show tonight in Salt Lake City has been cancelled. Read more

Pelican Robbed In Italy

Posted in Breaking News on October 7, 2008

Progressive metal rockers Pelican were robbed during their current European tour stop in Italy. The band issued the following statement: Our otherwise excellent tour of Europe hit a severe stroke of bad luck this week. Two days ago we had a spare half hour to spend in Rome before heading … Read more