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Paramore's Josh Farro announces engagement; will miss tour dates
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/6/10 @ 12:31 PM - altpress.com
Farro wrote the following blog on Paramore.net: "hey guys, I hope everyones doing well! I am enjoying some time off here in franklin and definitely looking forward to the superbowl! Go Saints! Hehe. I've got some news to share with you guys so here it goes..
As some of you already know, I am engaged! So, as weird as it is to stay behind, I need to take some time off to plan the wedding and everything. Because of that I will not be joining the guys on the pacific rim tour coming up. I feel really blessed to be able to take this time off, especially in the midst of this record cycle. The band has been extremely supportive and gracious to me about all of this which has made it a lot easier. Justin York, Taylor's brother, will be filling in for me as a favor. He's an awesome dude, you all will love him. Trust me, I know it's strange having someone "fill in" for me. I dont like it anymore than you guys do, but this is the most important thing in the world to me and I trust you all will understand. The Lord has blessed me with the most amazing woman and for that I am eternally grateful. I can't tell you guys how excited I am to get married! The thought of it blows my mind every day!
I will be back soon! Don't worry! :) I love you guys. Thank you so much for all of your support and love. What you guys do for me and the band is out of this world. No one has fans like us. I shall see you all very soon."
We'd like to offer our best wishes to Farro and his fiancee. Have anything you'd like to say?
Pavement, Modest Mouse, more to play Pitchfork Music Festival
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/5/10 @ 10:30 AM - altpress.com
July 16
Modest Mouse
July 17
LCD Soundsystem
Raekwon
July 18
Pavement
St. Vincent
Lightning Bolt
Cass McCombs
Here We Go Magic
Sleigh Bells
Bomb scare at 30 Seconds To Mars event in L.A.
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/5/10 @ 12:23 AM - altpress.com
Fans were gathered to watch 20 minutes of the band's upcoming documentary when a young man in a hoodie stormed into the venue with a large, wrapped box and dropped the package at frontman Jared Leto's feet. The man stood onstage and said, "It's time for a little self-help," before Leto interrupted with, "I think he's got some sort of agenda or something." Leto then grabbed the man by the arm and pulled him out of the room through a back door.
A comment below from a fan at the event paints Leto as a hero. Ozzylove wrote, " So we're all in sitting, waiting to watch 20 mins of their documentary. I was at the the back by the door. Jared came in to introduce the film and then there was a BANG on the front door (right next to me). Some dude came in (young guy with a lit cigarette in his mouth) carrying a big box wrapped in gold paper, and with a big stack of $20s taped to the top. Weird. Everyone in the room watched him walk toward Jared. Jared said "someone stop him" 3 or 4 times, but no one did. The guy got to Jared, dropped the box on the floor and started to give a speech. Jared grabbed him by the shoulders and basically drug him out the back door."
At about 9:30 p.m., the Hive account said that the bomb squad had arrived and that the event would go on if possible after the location was secured.
Tweets from 30 Seconds To Mars indicated that nobody has been injured. The Hive tweeted at around 10 p.m. that the show has been pushed to Friday night. "we are going to do the event tomorrow night. sorry to everyone who waited and didn't make it in. stay tuned for more info. sorry!"
UPDATE: 1:39 a.m. EST
Check out video of the incident here or embedded below.
UPDATE: 12:14 p.m. EST
TMZ has posted a video of Leto explaining what happened after the incident. He said, "Obviously, it was a pretty intense night. [The police] apprehended the guy. The guy's obviously disturbed and hopefully he's gonna get some help." Leto says the man told him that there were "maybe some" explosives in the box. Reports are saying that the package actually contained a blender and candy. " Leto told the crowd, "Everything's alright and everyone's safe." Check out the video below.
What are your thoughts on all of this?
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ozzylove
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:57AM
So we're all in sitting, waiting to watch 20 mins of their documentary. I was at the the back by the door. Jared came in to introduce the film and then there was a BANG on the front door (right next to me). Some dude came in (young guy with a lit cigarette in his mouth) carrying a big box wrapped in gold paper, and... See More with a big stack of $20s taped to the top. Weird. Everyone in the room watched him walk toward Jared. Jared said "someone stop him" 3 or 4 times, but no one did. The guy got to Jared, dropped the box on the floor and started to give a speech. Jared grabbed him by the shoulders and basically drug him out the back door. Cont...
marsfreak09
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:04AM
Im glad no one got hurt. Its a shame people do stupid things like that to harm others. Good thing Jared and the others acted fast so no one got hurt. More info go to twitter @thisisthehive or @30secondstomars for updates
CoolSex
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:25AM
Thanks God they are all safe at The Hive! So shocked for this,better never happened,could lose Jared and Tomo I love so much and some of my Echelon family. Jared was so brave and fast.
ebl42262
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:29AM
A video of Jared Leto at The Hive after the box was dropped off. http://www.twitvid.com/FA5FC
lionette0988
Posted
02.05.10
at 02:13AM
The only thought is how the hell could someone suspicious get so close to Jared? What if he was more dangerous? It's like a bad dream, you know. Thank god everyone's alright.
AlTheKiller
Posted
02.05.10
at 04:10AM
I was there, I'm actually in that video, i'm the kid next to the wall with the black 30stm beanie on. It was pretty freaky. jared was definitely the hero, that guy could have had weapons on him or who knows what. i drove up from San Diego for this event, and i'm INCREDIBLY fortunate that i got into this event. if we hadn't taken the offer to sit on the floor in front, we would have had to drive back to SD without having done anything. I feel bad for all of the people that were waiting in line outside for the second showing, I hope all of them can make the one on friday. It was definitely a night i will NEVER forget. one hell of a 22nd birthday.
booboo
Posted
02.05.10
at 04:37AM
Hello? Security? Whats The Hives policy on door check?? Someone wont have a job tomorrow! I wonder if Jared thought it was a bomb or was just pissed that that guy interrupted him and was taking him out back for a beat down? Did the police confirm it was a bomb? Or was it part of the show? I cant believe people just sat in there, even when it was taken outside. You get up and leave when there is a chance a bomb is even nearby! Parents will be scolding tomorrow morning over frosted flakes!! Very scary night! Hope all goes well tomorrow.
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:10AM
Wow...totally bizarre, story def needs an update though. So far not impressed with the whole bomb theory. If it'd been a bomb throwing it down sure as hell wouldn't have been the smartest thing to do. But there was the possibility. Good course of action honestly. As to how the guy got in? Well as long as you're not too concerned with your exit (Ex. Kicked out, arrested, body bag) you can get in almost anywhere. It's just a matter of why you did rather than how. A music venue isn't a bank vault after all. IMO anyway... Glad 30STM are ok. :) Look forward to an update.
AlTheKiller
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:27AM
Just so you guys know...The Hive is not a venue...it's the 30 Seconds to Mars Headquarters (for lack of a better word). It's literally a store space that was rented by the label or band, they hold events there and base street team missions from there. There's pretty much no security, no one ever thought it'd be needed. Who'd ever imagine something like this would happen? The whole bomb thing just comes from that being the worst case scenario whenever a suspicious package is found anywhere. TMZ reported that there was a blender and candy inside of the box. Jared said the man was very clearly disturbed, confused and in need of help. So trying to apply reason to this man's actions is pointless.
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:36AM
@AItheKiller Figures it'd be something like that. The guy seemed a little rattled. Granted it was given appropriate reaction. Although TMZ is hardly the most reliable news source. I'd wait till the dust settles I have a hard time believing they'd gain "facts" this quickly. Might just be reverse speculation...
booboo
Posted
02.05.10
at 08:17AM
Oh my! The label owns a property that they fill with tons of people and they don't have security? I guess they don't care about lawsuits. Get some brains Virgin! Richard Branson wouldn't like being poor!!!
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:28PM
@booboo It's Virgin's responsibility to be an omniscent, omnipresent security force for all their assets? :/ How do you go about that? Do you tackle anyone with a bag? A box? Where do you get the money? Do we need airport like security for many venues? Is everyone a terrorist? :) Just pointing out the flaws of your idea...
enmarwen
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:31PM
@WKUPJ uh, no, but you don't think there would be someone there to stop someone coming in after the event had started carrying a large box for no apparent reason?
enmarwen
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:31PM
second vid's not working btw. is it just me?
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:58PM
@enmarwen See my original post. If getting out isn't a concern you can get in almost anywhere. From the AP offices to the Pentagon. As long as you don't care about your exit it's possible. It's just the amount of force required. Not to mention if the person was an EDP a guard going "Hey!" and touching your shoulder is hardly a deterrent. If it had just been a fan with an actual gift it would have been security brutality. :/ I'm just glad everything is ok. But it's hardly anyone's fault. Just a random event. There isn't always someone to blame...
candyobandy77
Posted
02.08.10
at 09:37PM
I was at the Hive sitting behind Jamie, we thought it was a joke or a surprise for Jared. I didn't realize something was wrong until it was too late, by than Jared dragged & pushed guy away. Some people jumped up & wanted to run, but if it was a bomb or something he wouldn't have thrown the pkg down. Jared was more concerned with protecting us than himself. Ony good thing about a bomb threat being called in, is that the guy got caught by police. Jared, Tomo and 30STM team took care of us as always. We are family. And if Shananimal had been there forget about it! Kudos to Eiko for stickering cop car, she is funny & has balls of steal. Jared & Tomo heroes in my eyes. What next guys?
So we're all in sitting, waiting to watch 20 mins of their documentary. I was at the the back by the door. Jared came in to introduce the film and then there was a BANG on the front door (right next to me). Some dude came in (young guy with a lit cigarette in his mouth) carrying a big box wrapped in gold paper, and... See More with a big stack of $20s taped to the top. Weird. Everyone in the room watched him walk toward Jared. Jared said "someone stop him" 3 or 4 times, but no one did. The guy got to Jared, dropped the box on the floor and started to give a speech. Jared grabbed him by the shoulders and basically drug him out the back door. Cont...
marsfreak09
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:04AM
Im glad no one got hurt. Its a shame people do stupid things like that to harm others. Good thing Jared and the others acted fast so no one got hurt. More info go to twitter @thisisthehive or @30secondstomars for updates
CoolSex
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:25AM
Thanks God they are all safe at The Hive! So shocked for this,better never happened,could lose Jared and Tomo I love so much and some of my Echelon family. Jared was so brave and fast.
ebl42262
Posted
02.05.10
at 01:29AM
A video of Jared Leto at The Hive after the box was dropped off. http://www.twitvid.com/FA5FC
lionette0988
Posted
02.05.10
at 02:13AM
The only thought is how the hell could someone suspicious get so close to Jared? What if he was more dangerous? It's like a bad dream, you know. Thank god everyone's alright.
AlTheKiller
Posted
02.05.10
at 04:10AM
I was there, I'm actually in that video, i'm the kid next to the wall with the black 30stm beanie on. It was pretty freaky. jared was definitely the hero, that guy could have had weapons on him or who knows what. i drove up from San Diego for this event, and i'm INCREDIBLY fortunate that i got into this event. if we hadn't taken the offer to sit on the floor in front, we would have had to drive back to SD without having done anything. I feel bad for all of the people that were waiting in line outside for the second showing, I hope all of them can make the one on friday. It was definitely a night i will NEVER forget. one hell of a 22nd birthday.
booboo
Posted
02.05.10
at 04:37AM
Hello? Security? Whats The Hives policy on door check?? Someone wont have a job tomorrow! I wonder if Jared thought it was a bomb or was just pissed that that guy interrupted him and was taking him out back for a beat down? Did the police confirm it was a bomb? Or was it part of the show? I cant believe people just sat in there, even when it was taken outside. You get up and leave when there is a chance a bomb is even nearby! Parents will be scolding tomorrow morning over frosted flakes!! Very scary night! Hope all goes well tomorrow.
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:10AM
Wow...totally bizarre, story def needs an update though. So far not impressed with the whole bomb theory. If it'd been a bomb throwing it down sure as hell wouldn't have been the smartest thing to do. But there was the possibility. Good course of action honestly. As to how the guy got in? Well as long as you're not too concerned with your exit (Ex. Kicked out, arrested, body bag) you can get in almost anywhere. It's just a matter of why you did rather than how. A music venue isn't a bank vault after all. IMO anyway... Glad 30STM are ok. :) Look forward to an update.
AlTheKiller
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:27AM
Just so you guys know...The Hive is not a venue...it's the 30 Seconds to Mars Headquarters (for lack of a better word). It's literally a store space that was rented by the label or band, they hold events there and base street team missions from there. There's pretty much no security, no one ever thought it'd be needed. Who'd ever imagine something like this would happen? The whole bomb thing just comes from that being the worst case scenario whenever a suspicious package is found anywhere. TMZ reported that there was a blender and candy inside of the box. Jared said the man was very clearly disturbed, confused and in need of help. So trying to apply reason to this man's actions is pointless.
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 05:36AM
@AItheKiller Figures it'd be something like that. The guy seemed a little rattled. Granted it was given appropriate reaction. Although TMZ is hardly the most reliable news source. I'd wait till the dust settles I have a hard time believing they'd gain "facts" this quickly. Might just be reverse speculation...
booboo
Posted
02.05.10
at 08:17AM
Oh my! The label owns a property that they fill with tons of people and they don't have security? I guess they don't care about lawsuits. Get some brains Virgin! Richard Branson wouldn't like being poor!!!
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:28PM
@booboo It's Virgin's responsibility to be an omniscent, omnipresent security force for all their assets? :/ How do you go about that? Do you tackle anyone with a bag? A box? Where do you get the money? Do we need airport like security for many venues? Is everyone a terrorist? :) Just pointing out the flaws of your idea...
enmarwen
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:31PM
@WKUPJ uh, no, but you don't think there would be someone there to stop someone coming in after the event had started carrying a large box for no apparent reason?
enmarwen
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:31PM
second vid's not working btw. is it just me?
WKUPJ
Posted
02.05.10
at 12:58PM
@enmarwen See my original post. If getting out isn't a concern you can get in almost anywhere. From the AP offices to the Pentagon. As long as you don't care about your exit it's possible. It's just the amount of force required. Not to mention if the person was an EDP a guard going "Hey!" and touching your shoulder is hardly a deterrent. If it had just been a fan with an actual gift it would have been security brutality. :/ I'm just glad everything is ok. But it's hardly anyone's fault. Just a random event. There isn't always someone to blame...
candyobandy77
Posted
02.08.10
at 09:37PM
I was at the Hive sitting behind Jamie, we thought it was a joke or a surprise for Jared. I didn't realize something was wrong until it was too late, by than Jared dragged & pushed guy away. Some people jumped up & wanted to run, but if it was a bomb or something he wouldn't have thrown the pkg down. Jared was more concerned with protecting us than himself. Ony good thing about a bomb threat being called in, is that the guy got caught by police. Jared, Tomo and 30STM team took care of us as always. We are family. And if Shananimal had been there forget about it! Kudos to Eiko for stickering cop car, she is funny & has balls of steal. Jared & Tomo heroes in my eyes. What next guys?
Crime In Stereo post "Not Dead" on MySpace
Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 2/4/10 @ 9:23 PM - altpress.com
You can listen to the track, titled "Not Dead," on the melodic hardcore outfit's MySpace page.
I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone hits stores on Feb. 23 courtesy of Bridge 9. It follows up 2007's ...Is Dead.
Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 announce co-headlining tour with Travis McCoy
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/4/10 @ 3:32 PM - altpress.com
Tickets for most dates will be available at the venues' box offices with little or no added service charge. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Feb. 11 through the bands' fan clubs. General on-sale begins Feb. 13.
4/28 - Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
5/2 - Niagara Falls, NY Rapid Theatre
5/4 Toronto, ON Sound Academy
5/5 Detroit, MI Fillmore
5/7 Rochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology
5/8 Danbury, CT Western Connecticut State University
5/9 Boston, MA House of Blues
5/11 Washington, DC 930 Club
5/12 New York City, NY Roseland Ballroom
5/16 Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom
5/18 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue Mainroom
5/19 Kansas City, MO Uptown
5/21 Denver, CO Fillmore
5/22 Salt Lake City, UT In the Venue
5/23 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort
5/25 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
5/26 Seattle, WA Showbox
5/28 San Francisco, CA Warfield
5/29 San Diego, CA Soma
5/30 Anaheim, CA The Grove
6/1 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
6/2 Phoenix, AZ Bamboozle Roadshow
6/4 Dallas, TX Palladium
6/5 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theatre
6/7 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
6/8 West Palm Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater
6/9 Orlando, FL House of Blues
6/11 Philadelphia, PA Festival Pier
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oliviastarshippp
Posted
02.04.10
at 04:18PM
West Palm Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater? Huh? THAT'S AN AMAZING TOUR THOUGH I'LL BE THERE :)
richardradical
Posted
02.04.10
at 09:10PM
bring back midtown! fuck cobra starshit
FangsUp
Posted
02.05.10
at 02:57PM
Haha yay! I'm there. :] For suree.
smilefadesnthesummer
Posted
02.05.10
at 06:05PM
xolinnx3@aim.com
Posted
02.06.10
at 01:28PM
Columbus,Ohio!
TheDukeMan70
Posted
02.06.10
at 10:13PM
Wow 2 washed up bands and an un-talented rapper..sounds like a great tour *sarcasim* 3oh!3 is overrated, and Cobra Starship has sold out, McCoy...I dont remember him or his band ever really being relevant, so I ask...Who really cares about this tour?
West Palm Beach, FL Pompano Beach Amphitheater? Huh? THAT'S AN AMAZING TOUR THOUGH I'LL BE THERE :)
richardradical
Posted
02.04.10
at 09:10PM
bring back midtown! fuck cobra starshit
FangsUp
Posted
02.05.10
at 02:57PM
Haha yay! I'm there. :] For suree.
smilefadesnthesummer
Posted
02.05.10
at 06:05PM
xolinnx3@aim.com
Posted
02.06.10
at 01:28PM
Columbus,Ohio!
TheDukeMan70
Posted
02.06.10
at 10:13PM
Wow 2 washed up bands and an un-talented rapper..sounds like a great tour *sarcasim* 3oh!3 is overrated, and Cobra Starship has sold out, McCoy...I dont remember him or his band ever really being relevant, so I ask...Who really cares about this tour?
Gerard Way, Tegan And Sara, more to contribute to Amanda Palmer side project
Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 2/4/10 @ 3:15 PM - altpress.com
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indeciSEAN
Posted
02.04.10
at 04:45PM
Last night the full list of gang vocalists for the song was revealed via http://twitter.com/AFPwire They are: Kim and Zoe Boekbinder, Margaret Cho, Corn Mo, Chantal Claret, Frances Bean Cobain, Neil Gaiman, Ethan Gold, Ari Gold, Eugene Mirman, Franz Nikolay, Amanda Palmer, Reverend Peyton, Tegan and Sara, Soko, Jimmy Urine, Kirsten Vangsness, Andrew W.K., My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way, Jason Webley, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
Last night the full list of gang vocalists for the song was revealed via http://twitter.com/AFPwire They are: Kim and Zoe Boekbinder, Margaret Cho, Corn Mo, Chantal Claret, Frances Bean Cobain, Neil Gaiman, Ethan Gold, Ari Gold, Eugene Mirman, Franz Nikolay, Amanda Palmer, Reverend Peyton, Tegan and Sara, Soko, Jimmy Urine, Kirsten Vangsness, Andrew W.K., My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way, Jason Webley, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
aah, so happy for you Josh! what's another show? you're getting married!! enjoy your time off! best wishes!
This is crap! MCR cancelled their soundwave appearance and now Josh decides he can't play the shows because he has to plan his wedding?! When a band agrees to play any show, whether it is a local show, or a major festival, the whole band commits to that agreement. They have to realise that this isn't just a bit of fun, but it is their job and the fans are paying serious money to see te entire band!
Pixxehh..i understand why you may be pissed that the whole band wouldn't be there..but try and put yourself in Josh's shoes..the man's making serious decisions and stepping into an adult life. It's not like he's leaving for good. He's one of my favorite drummers, but i think a couple shows off, after two solid years to three solid years of touring...give him a bit of a break. Grant you, if it was Haley that wasn't gonna be there, then i'd be ultra pissed. But its the dude's weeding.
*wedding. sorry
Damn and i meant guitarist not drummer..i was thinking of Zac.
WHAT A CROCK !!! I've never heard such a lame ass excuse! If Slash or Angus Young or Jimmy page said they werent goin on tour because they have to stay behnd and look at wedding dresses they'd be laughed all the way out of the r n'r hall of fame. God gave rock n roll to you dude dont blow it
wow one person has said that they were happy for him... hes just getting married not like hes dropping out of the band so wat if he misses like 2 shows. The rest of the band is going to be there and are going to play. Im happy for him, a little sad cause hes amazingly hot lol but ill get over it
I bet he's knocked her up, hence the shotgun wedding
wooow. selfish fans much? so what he is missing a few shows. he's played hundreds of them. isn't it about the music anyway? Taylor can rock pretty hard and i have no doubt that his brother Justin can rock just as hard. Josh trusts Justin to cover, so, all in all it will still be an amazing show. again, Congratulations Josh!
Ummm whose the one being selfish here...? it aint me.think about it. and 16 shows in 4 different countries is MORE than a few shows. whatever!