Sparta announce free benefit concert and other news you might have missed
[Photo credit: Sparta/Facebook, @cantswim_/Twitter, Super American/@afterdarkevents/Twitter, Lights/Twitter] Can't Swim are hitting the road with Envy On The Coast and the Amity Affliction are streaming their Silverchair cover! Check out all of this and more you might have missed today, below. Read more: With Confidence part ways with guitarist Luke Rockets amidst sexual misconduct allegations 1....
Concert staff reportedly pull loaded gun on punk band GutterLIFE - UPDATED
[Photo by: Terry Matlin] UPDATE: Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10 p.m. EST The punk band GutterLIFE's Facebook statements about reportedly having a gun pulled on them by a member of a club's security team, which are quoted in this article and were originally embedded below, have now apparently been deleted. You can still read our...
Billy Corgan says Nickelback's Chad Kroeger is "an incredible songwriter"—watch
[Photos by: Nickelback/YouTube, SmashingPumpkinsVEVO/YouTube] Billy, ahem, William Patrick Corgan is standing up for Nickelback. The longtime Smashing Pumpkins mastermind defends the Canadian rockers, even hailing Nickelback's Chad Kroger as “an incredible songwriter,” in the video below. Read more: Watch Billy Corgan's oddly amazing Miley Cyrus cover As reported by Exclaim, Corgan mounts his unexpected Nickelback...
The Word Alive's Telle Smith suffers compound fracture—here's how you can help him out
[Photo by: telletwa/Instagram] At last night's show in Los Angeles, the Word Alive's vocalist Telle Smith suffered a compound fracture during the band's last song. He has six weeks recovery ahead of him, and in an effort not to miss any shows, he's planning to perform while sitting down for the remainder of the band's tour with I Prevail,...
Beach Slang's van and trailer stolen on tour - UPDATED
[Photos by: Charlie Lowe, Beach Slang/Twitter] UPDATE: Monday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. EST Beach Slang have posted a Twitter update about their van, trailer and gear being stolen while on tour in Seattle—read it directly below. The band note that, while they're not canceling any upcoming shows, those who wish to help can donate...
Two dead, two wounded at concert in Atlanta
[Photo by: @wsbtv/Twitter] Police are currently investigating a deadly shooting that happened at The Masquerade at Underground in Atlanta, Georgia last evening that left two dead and two wounded. According to WSB-TV in Atlanta, police were called to Lower Alabama Street for a report of a person shot, finding four victims when they arrived. Police...
Things you should never say to a pop-punk kid
[Photo by: Kane Hibberd] The pop punk genre is one that most hold near and dear to their heart. Yes, it has it's haters, but the diehards are quick to come to the defense of pop punk. We take our friends, our flannel and our pizza seriously, so allow me to help you out by...
Corey Taylor "hasn't even heard" any of Slipknot's new music
UPDATE: Monday, Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m. EST Corey Taylor has responded on Twitter that he “just spoke to the [Slipknot] guys” and will be “hearing new music soon.” He says, “Take these 'Slipknot' clickbait 'news stories' with a grain of salt.” Read the full post below. Everybody do me a favor and take these...
‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV series officially headed to Amazon
[Photo credit: Warner Brothers Entertainment] It’s official, Lord Of The Rings fans: The series will officially be getting a TV adaptation. Read more: Sean Astin shares his thoughts on ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV series It was initially reported that Warner Bros. and series author J.R.R. Tolkien's estate were said to be in the early...