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MickMorris-2013

Former Eighteen Visions Bassist Mick Morris Passes Away

June 3rd, 2013 Grant Trimboli

Under The Gun is saddened to learn today that former Eighteen Visions bass player Mick Morris passed away in his sleep Sunday (June 2) from a pre-existing heart condition. He was 35.

A circulation of tweets from Morris’ family and friends have made their way around the internet and confirmed our thoughts initially. No other details have been provided regarding where he was at the time. Morris also was the bass player for famed metal outfit Bleeding Through.

He ended up tweeting a post just hours before he died, which mentioned his excitement for this year’s Rockstar Mayhem run. Mick …

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Tame Impala's, Nick Allbrook (no longer in band)

Tame Impala Bassist Leaves Band

May 20th, 2013 Mike Sacchetti

Pitchfork reports, Tame Impala bassist, Nick Allbrook, played his last show on Saturday night at the Belvoir Amphitheatre in Australia. The news comes as some surprise, especially since the band’s current album, Lonerism, was listed at the top of many fan’s and critic’s lists for album of the year in 2012.

In an official statement through Tame Impala’s website, Nick Allbrook “is hopping off the Tame Impala band wagon so that he can try and screw his head back on, and make an attempt to assimilate back into society. A task the rest of us fear we will one …

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Nine Inch Nails 2013

Nine Inch Nails’ Bassist Eric Avery Leaves Band

May 15th, 2013 Grant Trimboli

Nine Inch Nails‘ bass player Eric Avery has written a letter to fans explaining his recent departure from the group. Read the statement from Avery below and say your goodbyes after the jump.

its with very mixed emotions i tell you all that im pulling out of NIN. i know. its been a tough call and i don’t know if its the right one. but i really want to focus on my musical life here in la, on film work in particular. as the tour dates kept growing… i just got overwhelmed. i just got home from a year …

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against me! 2013

Against Me! Bassist Andrew Seward Leaves Band

May 2nd, 2013 Grant Trimboli

Against Me! bassist Andrew Seward let fans know that he has decided to leave the group to pursue other endeavors. There are no hard feeling with him taking the leave.

Read messages from Seward, James Bowman, and Laura Jane after the jump. It’s been a great eleven years.

I’ve left AM!. No drama here. I reached a point where I need to focus on other things. Respect to Laura and James. The last 10 years ruled. -Andrew

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Anchorlines

Anchorlines’ Bassist Parts Ways With Band

April 22nd, 2013 Kriston McConnell

Anchorlines had to announce earlier today that their bassist Vinny Marino is parting ways with the band to pursue a career he’s been working toward. They indicated that his last show with the group will be May 4 at The Loft in Poughkeepsie, New York with Counterparts. You can read the official statement from the band by taking a look below the jump.

They have not announced if they are looking for replacements yet, but we will let you know if they end up opening auditions! You can keep up to date on their status by “liking” them on …

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The Strokes 2013

As Of Right Now, The Strokes Don’t Plan On Touring In Support Of ‘Comedown Machine’

February 22nd, 2013 Dayton O'Connor

It’s not all unicorns and lollipops when it comes to The Strokes’ upcoming album Comedown Machine.

Bassist Nikolai Fraiture has stated that the band currently does not have a support tour in the works for their fifth album. Not only that, but any future touring plans have been limited to the abstract.

When asked by NME if the band would be hitting the road at some point in the future, Fraiture responded by saying, “I don’t know. I would love to tour.”

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Manchester Orchestra

Jonathan Corey Leaves Manchester Orchestra

February 10th, 2013 Kriston McConnell

Manchester Orchestra have announced that their long time friend and bassist Jonathan Corey is parting ways with the band. He doesn’t say the specific reason why he is leaving but the band indicated on their Facebook page that he is pursuing a career outside of music.

You can read the official statement from the band and from Jonathan by taking a look below the jump. We hope that Jonathan is successful and wish him luck in all of his future endeavors.

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Blink-182 2012

Blink-182 Recording Music This Week

November 5th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Blink-182 are making it known that they have no plans of slowing down after leaving Interscope Records last month. According to a direct Tweet from bassist Mark Hoppus, the band are gearing up to record new music in California this week.

Check out the social update from Hoppus below and get ready for more updates on Blink’s progress in the weeks to come!

“heading to california next week to record some new blink-182 tracks. three dudes in a room with instruments!”

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Secrets Update On SILYMI Tour, Lose Bassist Marc Koch

August 16th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

San Diego natives Secrets have announced, in a new tour update, that bassist Marc Koch has decided to quit the band to focus on school full-time. He left in the middle of the Scream It Like You Mean It Tour and the band’s guitarist Richard had to take over duties for a while. We wish Mark the best of luck in his schooling.

Please be sure to watch this lengthy video updating you all in the world of Secrets and be sure to catch the band when the tour through your city!

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RYAN MARTINIE (MUDVAYNE)

Ryan Martinie (Mudvayne) Filling In For Korn Bassist On Tour

August 3rd, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Mudvayne bassist Ryan Martinie will be filling in for Korn’s own Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu while he is home for the impending birth of his child. Check out a short message from Korn by looking below and get out to a show when they come through your city!

“Fieldy and his wife are expecting a child this August! While Fieldy is home with his family for this incredible new arrival, bassist Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne has graciously agreed to fill in on the road for some of the upcoming shows.

We are so happy for Fieldy and his family, and welcome …

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Slipknot's Clown (M. Shawn Crahan) 2012

Slipknot’s Clown (M. Shawn Crahan) Does Not Want Fill-In Bassist OnStage

June 21st, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Slipknot‘s Clown (M. Shawn Crahan) does not hold anything back at all when it comes to discussing the duties for fill-in bassist (ex-Slipknot guitarist) Donnie Steele. Crahan tells Spin Mag that dealing with the loss of bass player Paul Gray has had an enormous impact on the band and not having Donnie onstage helps the healing process. Steele is filling in on this summer’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival.

Read what Clown had to say specifically by looking below and comment with your thoughts on the events taking place. Slipknot plan on releasing their Best-Of album, Antennas To Hell…

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Former Coheed And Cambria Bassist Michael Todd Sentenced In Armed Robbery Case

June 13th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Former Coheed And Cambria Bassist Michael Todd has pled guilty to armed robbery last July and UTG has the details right here.

Todd held up a pharmacy in Attleboro, MA for many bottles of Oxycontin and was later caught in the act. He must serve one year of home confinement, along with three years probation, and he has to continue drug treatment (while be subjected to random screenings). If anyone needs the treatment desperately, it is truly him.

We wish Mike Todd a successful recovery.

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