As you all know, Papa Roach has a new album, “Metamorphosis”, coming out on March 24th. The official first single, “Lifeline”, has been ripping up the rock radio charts and the only video that’s been available for it as one from Crüe Fest 2008 (check it out here ). Their new video was directed by Chris Sims (Staind, Jimmy Eat World, From First to Last). If you want an exclusive look on the making of the video, check it out below:
In what they hope will be a return to their style of their home roots in New Jersey, My Chemical Romance has begun work on their new album. This follows the dramatic concept album “Welcome to the Black parade” behind which they toured for a few years. Their new album will be more fast paced and spontaneous according to lead siner Gerard Way.
“When we had just finished Black Parade, I think doing that record made us feel like we could do everything. And so I think the way to top a record that already kind of does everything is to not do everything,” MCR frontman Gerard Way smiled. “I don’t think this is gonna be a ‘kitchen sink’ record. I think it’s going to get by on its musicianship and its own merits in the songs.
“And every record … I like to think they’re snapshots of what your band is at that moment, and this is really going to be that. I think there’s going to be lack of concept, I think it’s simply a snapshot, I think it’s going to be direct and very honest,” he continued. “It’s not going to be hiding behind a veil of fiction or uniforms and makeup anymore. … From the stuff we’ve been playing so far, just feels very pure. That’s the best way to describe it. People who were really big fans of our first record, they’ll find things they’re really going to love about the new material — and not because we sound like that first record at all, it’s because there’s a purity to it. There’s less happening.”
Here’s what Gerard had to say about “Desolation Row”, the Bob Dylan cover:
“From working on ‘Desolation Row’ … I think it was very natural. We just kind of did stuff and the song was there. There was no over-thinking,” Way explained. “[But, having said that] we’re not going to make a retro record at all. It will sound like a modern rock record, but I think we would like to try to redefine that, what that actually means. By saying it sounds like a modern rock record, it’ll sound new — I don’t think it’ll sound like what’s on the radio right now.”
On a new song “New Hair, Same Sh–.” on the new album
“It’s about having new hair, but it’s the same sh–. That’s the concept,” Way laughed. “I think the new album is going to be a response to the two years of touring on Parade. A reaction to what’s happening right now — everything that we’re not a part of — and a response to it.”
source: MTV News
Drummer Sam Loeffler from Chevelle recently posted a message on the band’s website about their current status. The band’s getting ready to record a new album and they’re prepping a tour later this year in the US and Europe. So far the only confirmed dates are a few radio show festivals 4/10 in Tampa, 4/25 in Orlando and Rock On The Range on 5/16 in Columbus. Check out the message below:
“Hey there. Just wanted to let everyone know what is going on in the world of Chevelle. For the last 6 months we have been writing and working on our new record, and finally we are at the recording stage. We are out in Nashville working with Brian Virtue in his personal studio. The weather is great and its an environment conducive to writing and working. We have spent a lot of time making these songs something different from past records, without losing the core of our passion. We are a hard rock, melodic band and its still what drives us as musicians. We have also started to book a tour in the U.S. (europe coming later in the year) and are working on a package of bands we would like to play with. Who do you want us to tour with? We are also going to start posting some photos of us in the studio and maybe even some video if anything looks good. There are lots of ideas and art flying around the offices so look for a new website and myspace designs coming up. Cheers and thanks for checking in. Sam ”
Franz Ferdinand’s playing a live concert from the legendary Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA today. Amoeba Records is one of the best record stores in the country because of their huge selection of music and the awesome ambiance. It just feels like being inside an old Tower Records store. Anyways, you can watch this webcast at 10PM EST (7PM PST) by going here
In May, No Doubt will go on tour for the first time in 5 years. They’ll be playing a bunch of sheds (outdoor ampitheaters) and arenas.
Gwen Stefani said, “The whole reason for going on this tour was to have fun, try on all our favorite songs again and to get inspired to make new music. It feels good to be all together again.”
Paramore will be special guest and direct support to No Doubt.
“What a dream tour! We couldn’t be more excited to kick off 2009 by touring with a band like No Doubt,†said Paramore singer Hayley Williams.
“Get there early…this is going to a be a great night from the moment the lights go down,” said bassist Tony Kanal.
Openers for the tour will vary between The Sounds, Janelle Monae and Bedouin Soundclash.
“Now that five years have passed, the excitement level for us is extremely high. We are so fresh and ready! I feel like a kid again when rehearsing these songs,†said drummer Adrian Young.
Ticket resellers, this will make you some big money so get ready.
It’s no secret how much The Audio Perv LOVES Rise Against. So when we heard that the band would be going on tour this summer, we got REALLY excited. When we heard that they’d be touring with RANCID, we freaked the **** out. Yes, we were in disbelief and we have confirmation straight from the band’s web site:
In the meantime, off to Europe with Anti-Flag, Strike Anywhere and the Flobots…stay tuned for updates from the road…and go check out our going away present to W, in the form of our new video for “Audience Of One.“
Today, the lineup for the 10,000 Lakes Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota July 22-25. Dave Matthews Band will headline one of the nights with Widespread Panic (two nights) and Wilco closing the other days. There will be over sixty acts on four stages. You can get tickets for the festival at http://10klftickets.com or at one of the links below. Use promo code MANTIS (Thanks Terry) to save $10-25 off. For more info, go here. You can buy tickets through here. The initial lineup:
Dave Matthews Band
Widespread Panic (2 nights)
Wilco
Umphrey’s McGee
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
Railroad Earth
Tea Leaf Green (2 nights)
Junior Brown
WookieFoot
Trampled By Turtles
Cloud Cult
Everyone Orchestra
Kathleen Edwards
Pretty Lights
BoomBox
William Elliott Whitmore
of Montreal is one of the most hyped bands of 2008. They’re getting so big that tweens are showing up at their shows (much to the dismay of my friend Kristina). Let’s see if this popularity leads to higher album sales and more sold out shows. At least it’s enough for Fab Channel to broadcast of Montreal Live at Paradiso Amsterdam today at 2:30pm EST (figure out your own timezone from that). Check it out today, 2:30pm EST here.
The Brit Awards which didn’t show up on anyone’s radar until a week ago when U2 was announced that they’d be playing there is shaping up to be one of the biggest award shows EVER.. in Britain.. this year. Coldplay and Take That have been added to the lineup of U2, Pet Shop Boys, Kings of Leon, Duffy and Girls Aloud (who?). Coldplay’s been nominated for four awards. The show will take place on February 18th.
In other Coldplay news, they have a video out for “Life in Technicolor ii”. The basic premise is the band performs as part of the best puppet show ever with a catwalk, pyro, two stuntbikes with flames and a helicopter. Yeah, BEST PUPPET SHOW EVER! Check out the clip below:
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