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Periphery Get Jacked

Posted in Bands on October 19, 2010

Periphery recently had their trailer broken into resulting in the theft of 3 of the bands guitars. The group posted the following message regarding the stolen items on their Facebook:

“Our trailer got broken into. Someone stole 3 of Alex’s guitars. Ibanez RGD 2120z 6 string in satin black (the only one in that color, a pic of it) A super rare black Epiphone Genesis with EMG 81/85 pickups. Schecter Blackjack 7 String. Please let us know if you have any info that can help recover these guitars.”

All Pigs Must Die Continue Recording

Posted in Bands on October 19, 2010

All Pigs Must Die’s (Converge, The Hope Conspiracy, Bloodhorse) recent writing sessions look to have been fruitful with the band having begun tracking demos for seven new songs. Speaking on their progress via Twitter, the group offered the following: “7 new rippers being demoed. More to come. GOD IS WAR.” Read more

Graveyard Prepare New Releases

Posted in Bands on October 19, 2010

Graveyard are readying the release of a new single called “Hisingen Blues” for release in the coming months. The song will also appear on the groups new album which is currently in the works with more details to be revealed shortly. Read more

Genghis Tron Talk Hiatus

Posted in Bands on October 15, 2010

Genghis Tron look to have gone on hiatus for the time being. Speaking on the situation the band offered the following collective statement: “Hey everybody, Things have been pretty quiet for Genghis Tron recently, which has led some folks to ask us if we’re breaking up. Well, we definitely aren’t … Read more

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The Sword Have Problems

Posted in Bands on October 11, 2010

The Sword have officially postponed their U.S. and European touring plans following the amicable departure of drummer Trivett Wingo from the group. Speaking on his decision to leave, Wingo offered the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that I am announcing my departure from The Sword. After nearly seven … Read more

Early Man Part Ways With Bassist And Drummer

Posted in Bands on October 10, 2010

Early Man vocalist/guitarist Mike Conte has issued a lengthy statement outlining the bands recent personnel changes which saw both their drummer and bassist exit the group. Here’s what he had to say: “Hello shredders! I hope you’re all well. I’m writing to you from a classy Holiday Inn in the … Read more

Wild Flag (ex-Sleater-Kinney) talk new band

Posted in Bands on October 10, 2010

Wild Flag, which features two members of acclaimed punk rock outfit Sleater-Kinney, recently spoke to Pitchfork about what to expect from the band: But the songs are shorter and poppier than all of our songs have been in the past. With four people, there's an amount of doing what's best … Read more

Mutiny Within cancels another tour

Posted in Bands on October 6, 2010

Two weeks after dropping off a North American tour with Nevermore, Mutiny Within has cancelled their scheduled four-week North American tour with Epica, Scar Symmetry, and Blackguard. Here's the official word: "After weeks of discussions, we've decided to cancel our current touring plans in order to focus all of our … Read more

Former Members Of The Minor Times Playing In Ladder Devils

Posted in Bands on October 6, 2010

Former members of The Minor Times Tim (guitar) and Matt Leo (bass) have resurfaced in a group called Ladder Devils. You can currently download their new five song EP for free over at their official website, Ladderdevils.com. In other news, they offered the following on the possibility of a final … Read more

The Dillinger Escape Plan Planning 'Massive' North American Tour

Posted in Bands on October 6, 2010

The Dillinger Escape Plan frontman Greg Puciato recently took to the bands Facebook to offer some insight into their upcoming touring plans. Here’s what he had to say on the matter: “…We’re plotting massive N. American shit for early 2011, & we’re tossin’ around plans for S. America, Mexico, and … Read more

Boy Sets Fire to reunite

Posted in Bands on October 5, 2010

Just days after announcing an indefinite hiatus for The Casting Out, Boy Sets Fire, which shares vocalist Nathan Gray, will be reuniting. The band said this: We were never a normal band. We never did the right things. We never looked cool. We did everything exactly the way we wanted. … Read more

Ryan Parrish (Darkest Hour) Announces Side Project

Posted in Bands on October 4, 2010

Darkest Hour drummer Ryan Parrish will be releasing a new double album of ambient and noise tracks under the name Years. Magic Bullet Records commented on the release: Semblance is 24 tracks (12 on each disc) of full immersion into the melodic and near-meditative id of its creator. Glacially paced … Read more

Automatic Reforms

Posted in Bands on October 3, 2010

This has been announced on the Bridge 9 Board: " AUTOMATIC has decided we miss playing together so we’ve reformed as a real band. It’s not a one off reunion. We’ve recorded a new song and are playing our first show in over ten years tomorrow night. I’m not sure … Read more

Against Me! cancel Australia, New Zealand dates

Posted in Bands on October 1, 2010

Australian label, Resist Records is reporting that Against Me! have cancelled their tour of Australia and New Zealand set to kick off October 1st. The band's scheduled shows in the UK are still set for late October. The band explained: Due to unforeseen circumstances Against Me! have had to cancel … Read more

108 singer re-joins band

Posted in Bands on October 1, 2010

As you may recall, 108 singer Robert Fish announced his departure from the group in March. At the time, it appeared that 108 was breaking up. Shortly thereafter, however, 108's remaining members revealed that they would not be disbanding. Fast forward six months and Rob Fish appears to have changed … Read more

Fuck The Facts Announce New Member

Posted in Bands on October 1, 2010

Canadian grindcore band Fuck The Facts have officially named Johnny Ibay as their permanent guitarist. The group had the following to say: "After touring the world with us for the past two and a half years, we finally welcome Johnny 'Beige' Ibay (aka Jibay) into the Fuck The Facts family … Read more

Former Isis Drummer Talks Plans

Posted in Bands on October 1, 2010

Former Isis drummer Aaron Harris has a number of interesting new projects in the works. Speaking via his new website, he revealed that he has been working with former Isis bandmates on some new demos. He also mentioned that he’s involved in another project with Jeff Boyle from Jakob and … Read more

David Bowie At Work on New Book

Posted in Bands on October 1, 2010

David Bowie's website has confirmed reports that the man is hard at work on a new book. There's no publication date yet, but the book in question is called Bowie: Object, and it's a collection of 100 photographs of objects from Bowie's archives, with annotations. On his website, you can … Read more

Haunted Shores Debut New Track

Posted in Bands on September 24, 2010

Haunted Shores (Periphery) have posted a rough mix of their new song “Passenger” online via their Myspace. The track features guest vocals from Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo. In other news, the group have announced the vocalists currently involved with the project. Here’s who will be taking part: Jesse Leach (The Empire … Read more

Madball Part Ways With Drummer Jay Weinberg

Posted in Bands on September 21, 2010

Madball have parted ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. Speaking on the split, band frontman Freddy Cricien offered the following: “I’m letting Jay go in Canada because I just feel he doesn’t represent this band well on a character level. It would go against my own code of ethics to keep … Read more