Posts Tagged ‘statement’

Tim Labesis 2013

As I Lay Dying Comment On Tim Lambesis’ Arrest

May 9th, 2013 James Shotwell

This week has been batshit insane. Between Patrick Stump calling out haters on Twitter, Emmure’s Frankie Palmeri being electrocuted on stage in Moscow, and especially this entire Tim Lambesis situation, it’s a crazy week for news about musicians that has nothing to do with music.

We knew the members of As I Lay Dying would eventually comment on the arrest of frontman Tim Lambesis, and last night the band finally broke their silence. In a statement released to fans and press, the additional members of the group confessed to being as in the dark about Lambesis’ activities as the …

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Paramore 2013

Hayley Williams Posts Statement On Continued Sickness

May 6th, 2013 Grant Trimboli

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has written a letter to fans regarding her continued sickness while on tour. The band has to cancel their date tonight in Salt Lake City, UT. Read the full message below.

Hey everybody,
First of all… Salt Lake City, I am so sorry that we had to cancel our show. There aren’t many things I regret more than letting our fans down. Canceling shows is a big deal to all of us and I tried so hard just to push through them but unfortunately that wasn’t the smartest idea for my health. Canceling was the last …

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Tyler+the+Creator 2013

Odd Future Manager Christian Clancy Reacts to Tyler, the Creator’s Controversial Mountain Dew Ad

May 2nd, 2013 James Shotwell

The social media realm has been abuzz since news broke that Mountain Dew would be pulling their Tyler, The Creator directed ad campaign over accusations of racism. Odd Future have never been a group to back away from a controversy, but whether or not the situation is grounds for such a fuss is another story altogether. Everyone has an opinion to share, and this morning we wanted present thoughts from the group’s longtime manager, Christian Clancy.

In a new statement released in the last twenty-four hours, Christian Clancy opens up about reactions to the ad, his knowledge of Tyler’s intent, …

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Deftones Release Statement on Chi’s Passing

April 15th, 2013 Adrian Garza

It’s been nearly four years since Chi Cheng of Deftones suffered injuries from a car accident that had eventually resulted in his untimely passing on Saturday.

Words can’t describe the impact that Cheng had on the lives of hundreds, probably thousands of people. The band’s guitarist, Stephen Carpenter, made a statement courtesy of the California metal group for his former band mate and friend. Follow the jump to read entire post that had been taken from the band’s Facebook page.

There are so many things I can say, and yet at this moment, none of it matters or compares …

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Horizons

Horizons Lose Two Members, Asking For Auditions

February 10th, 2013 Kriston McConnell

Horizons are a post hardcore outfit hailing all the way from Mississauga, Ontario. Earlier today they announced that their lead vocalist/guitarist and the bassist. You can read the full statement from the band by checking below the jump. The band has also asked for people to audition for the position as lead vocalist. They have some specific things they are looking for, so be sure to read what they have to say before offering to join them. Take a look at their Facebook page as well to shoot them a message.

Additionally, Ben Zamora (lead vocalist) has issued a statement …

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Interesting Facts Come To Light In Result Of Sunday Night’s Chris Brown – Frank Ocean Altercation

January 29th, 2013 Adrian Garza

Saying Chris Brown‘s name sort of leaves this odd taste in your mouth. Even if you’re slinging mud, you’re still touching mud… and that’s just dirty.

Moving along, here’s a round-up of what we’ve recently come to find since yesterday’s reports. Included are reports of the reasons for the fight, reports on the absence of a fight altogether, how serious Ocean is on handling the matter, and Brown’s recent public reference on the ordeal.

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Rocketown Promoter Has Different Side To Volumes Controversy

January 27th, 2013 Dan Bogosian

There are two sides to every story, and the latest incident from Rocketown is looking pretty hectic. Last night, the word was Volumes front man Michael Barr was attacked by following his dedication of a song to a homosexual friend (with No Country For New Nashville originally reporting that reasoning, but they have since updated their page to reflect a lack of concrete knowledge on it). Some people posted on their Facebook page saying Barr needed to show more respect and the like, but there was no concrete report on what actually happened.

While no video of the incident …

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Hostage Calm

Rocketown Release Statement On Same-Sex Marriage

January 23rd, 2013 Kriston McConnell

Recently we reported that an employee of the music venue Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee was fired for sporting Hostage Calm‘s ‘I Support Same Sex Marriage’ shirt. I imagine in light of public outrage seen in the last 24 hours the venue decided to issue a statement on the situation. You can see what they had to say by checking below.

If you want to show your support by wearing the same shirt you can purchase them here. Let’s just hope you don’t work somewhere where you can get fired for wearing it.

Rocketown does not comment on personnel

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For Today 2012

BREAKING: MIKE REYNOLDS DEPARTS FROM FOR TODAY

January 11th, 2013 Adrian Garza

Well the internet sure hasn’t kept quiet about this one.

After what seems to have been a decision made as a result of the criticism, name-calling, and hatred that came from Mike Reynolds’ Thursday morning rant on homosexuality, the guitarist has now left For Today to pursue what he claims to be a life in full time missions. Taking his place will be Sam Penner, a former guitarist of In The Midst Of Lions. This news came in the form of a status update on the band’s Facebook page, and was coupled with a personal apology and video …

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Anthrax

Rob Caggiano Leaves Anthrax

January 6th, 2013 Kriston McConnell

A couple of days ago Rob Caggiano, the lead guitarist of Anthrax, announced that he will be parting ways with the band to pursue other endeavors. You can read a full statement from him and another statement from the rest of the band regarding the situation by checking below the jump.

The band has indicated that they still intend on participating in the upcoming Metal Alliance tour. The tour starts in March. Be sure to head over to their Facebook page to see if they will be hitting your city!

Rob Caggiano:

I’m extremely proud of my time in

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Forever My Love Lose Vocalist; Planning Hometown Show

January 2nd, 2013 James Shotwell

Long Island’s Forever My Love have been one of the most talked about underground acts of the last year, and it’s with sad hearts we come to you now to announce that vocalist Derek Dillon is planning to leave the band in the immediate future. A statement from Dillon explaining his decision to leave and what it means for the future of Forever My Love can be read below:

Hey All,

Its Derek here, I just wanted to take a moment to let everyone who may care about Forever My Love know what’s going on with the band.

As most …

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Basement 2012

Basement Release Farewell Statement

November 26th, 2012 Grant Trimboli

Run For Cover Records’ own Basement released a farewell statement to their fan base recently and UTG would like to share it with you all. The group played their final shows last week and became emotional over the amount of support they received. Read the message below and send your well-wishes in the comments section.

“Last weekend was incredibly special for us, it was the perfect way to say goodbye. We chose the Well and the Underworld because they have always been our favourite venues to play, so it really meant so much that people came out to see us. …

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