Download Festival is happening next weekend, June 8th — June 10th. In case you haven’t already seen the lineup, here it is!
There are a lot of good bands playing, you lucky peeps! Lol. If you’re going, have fun! ❤
News
Asking Alexandria Release Video of “Someone, Somewhere” (Acoustic) in Honor of Memorial Day
I saw Asking Alexandria perform “Someone, Somewhere” acoustically in Birmingham last month, and it was a beautiful and moving tribute. To release a new video, featuring footage of the band performing for the troops, is a wonderful way to honor those in the military on this day of remembrance.
Via Facebook:
“In remembrance on Memorial Day, we’re excited to release a new acoustic version of ‘Someone, Somewhere.’ We hope our friends, families and fans around the globe will join us in thanking the incredible servicemen and women around the world that dedicate their lives to keeping us all safe and free from harm. This is for you. We thank you!”
Black Veil Brides Memorabilia Stolen from Front Man Andy Biersack’s House
A thief broke into BVB front man Andy Biersack’s house and took years’ worth of band memorabilia. Story via Andy’s Twitter feed.
If you stumble across anything on a resale site that sounds like what Andy described, please let him know.
RIP Ben Graves
I can’t believe I’m writing another one of these…
Ben Graves (Murderdolls, Dope, Pretty Boy Floyd, Davey Suicide) passed away on Wednesday, May 9th. His fiancée Lydia posted this on Facebook:
“This is incredibly hard for me to write this, but I know it is necessary because Ben has so many friends and fans.
Most of you don’t know that Ben has been battling cancer for the last 11 months. It was his decision to keep his health very quiet.
Ben passed away today, May 9th 2018, from complications due to his cancer. His diagnosis was grim but he fought a long and hard battle to try and beat it and overcome the odds. Some battles can’t be won no matter how hard you try.
Please respect me, his family and close friends while we grieve. Even though we knew it was eventually coming, the complication was sudden and very unexpected.
It’s devastating to lose someone you love more than yourself. My heart is broken, my heart died with him.
We will be taking him home to Massachusetts. I will organize a memorial for Ben’s LA friends, details to follow.”
Guys…I am at a loss. I’ve been a fan of Ben’s since 2002, when my best friend played me “Love at First Fright” by the Murderdolls (her discovery based on the fact that Joey Jordison was their guitarist).
Fuck cancer.
Stone Temple Pilots’ New Singer (Listen)
The Stone Temple Pilots debuted a new front man recently. His name is Jeff Gutt, and he was a former contestant on “X Factor.” Check out the new song “Meadow,” which features Gutt on vocals.
Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound
Today would have been Freddie Mercury’s 70th birthday. In commemoration, the International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid in honor of the Queen singer. According to the Guardian, “Freddiemercury” is a 3.5km-wide asteroid found on the other side of Mars. As it never comes closer to 350 million kilometres to Earth, it poses no immediate danger…
via Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound
New Music From Marilyn Manson!…In 2017
Marilyn Manson has announced that his new record, Say 10, will be released on February 14th of 2017.
Also, in case you haven’t heard, Manson was given the 2016 Icon Award at the APMAs last night.
More News: Cold is Back!
So I saw this on Instagram. Apparently, Cold is going into the studio next month to begin work on a new album. Also, Terry Balsamo, formerly of Evanescence, is back in the band.
This makes me happy! I loved Cold, and I am very excited that they are coming back!
Happy Birthday + News
Today, we were given two great talents! Happy birthday to Ringo Starr and Brian Haner, Junior (aka Synyster Gates).
And now for the news: Alter Bridge had their listening party for the upcoming album last night. The title is The Last Hero, and it will be released in October. ❤
Local Music News
Well…things are not great for me and haven’t been for a while. My two favorite local bands, Lynam and Almost Kings, are going through some changes.
In Lynam’s case, vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton has moved to LA and is working with Adler, as well as other artists. Drummer David Lynam and bassist Mark Dzier have formed a cover band called Danger City. I’m not sure what this means for Lynam, though I have my guesses.
Almost Kings, on the other hand, lost bassist Danny Helms months ago. The band announced a search for a new bass player. I know they had a guy filling in, but I don’t know if he was the permanent replacement. A couple of weeks ago, drummer Kevin Compton said he was leaving too. Sooo… 😦 They will continue; I just wonder what’s next. It will definitely be different.
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