Patrick Carney (The Black Keys) accuses Napster founder of stealing royalties
The Black Keys' aversion to digital streaming giant Spotify continues, with drummer Patrick Carney accusing Spotify board member/Napster founder Sean Parker of pocketing artist royalties. Via The Hollywood Reporter: “'Because he’s [Parker] an asshole. That guy has $2 billion that he made from figuring out ways to steal royalties from artists, and that’s the bottom...
The Used to live stream "Vulnerable" release show tonight
The Used's release show for their new album Vulnerable will be streamed live online; the show happens tonight at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, with the music starting at 9 p.m. PT. Check out the flyer below and watch it tonight right here.
Jamboree 2012 moved to Headliners
This year's Jamboree Music Festival has been moved from the Omni to Headliners in Toledo, Ohio. All tickets purchased will be honored at the new venue; if you haven't bought tickets yet, you can do that here. The Jamboree happens Apr. 14-15 and will feature We Came As Romans, The Black Dahlia Murder, Woe, Is...
Informal Poll: What should Chiodos do next?
With vocalist Brandon Bolmer and drummer Tanner Wayne now out of Chiodos, we're wondering aloud about what the band should do next. Unsubstantiated rumors are swirling that original frontman Craig Owens may rejoin the band–nothing's confirmed yet, we're working hard to obtain an official statement either way–but what do you think? What would you like...
Premiere: The Fake Boys, "Realest World"
Check out this premiere of the Fake Boys' new video for “Realest World.” It's from their new album Pig Factory, out now on Animal Style Records.
Watch Touche Amore play a new song
During their recent European tour, Touche Amore performed an untitled new song set to appear on their next album. Watch it below.
UPDATED: Brandon Bolmer and Tanner Wayne have left Chiodos
Vocalist Brandon Bolmer and drummer Tanner Wayne have both left Chiodos, the band confirmed today. Both former members released statements on their departures; here's an excerpt from Bolmer: “The reality is this: I have had little to no contact with the guys, except for Tanner, since our last US tour in July/August 2011. There may...
Converge announce European tour
Converge will be heading overseas in August for some shows in Europe. Those dates, along with the band's upcoming North American gigs, can be seen below. 04/01: Providence, RI @ The Met w/ Loma Prieta, Git Some, and Guests: Deafheaven & Morne 04/02: Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar w/ Loma Prieta, Git Some, and Guests:...
Black Veil Brides, Rise Against, Cherri Bomb on Avengers soundtrack
The track listing for the upcoming Avengers Assemble compilation has been revealed, and features music from Black Veil Brides, Rise Against, Cherri Bomb and others. Check it out below. The comp features music both from and inspired by the upcoming The Avengers film, which hits theaters May 4.