Avenged Sevenfold Announces Dismissal of Drummer Arin Illejay


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In a post to their website today, platinum selling rock band Avenged Sevenfold have announced the removal of drummer Arin Illejay from their line-up effective immediately. The band blamed creative differences on the split. There is no further word at this time on his replacement, but the message speaks of “sharing plans soon” on what is next for the band. Illejay has joined the band in 2013 following Mike Portnoy’s stint on the drum throne, recording Hail To The King (Warner Bros.) album.

 

 

Avenged Sevenfold’s statement on Arin Illejay


Hello Everyone –
We are writing this to inform you all that we will be moving forward without Arin IIejay as our drummer. Arin has been nothing but a positive energy and monster drummer for us over the past 4 years. We love the guy and always will. We are and will always be grateful to him for helping us to move forward through some very dark times. Creatively though, we felt we needed to move in a different direction. While we can’t say more at this time, we are excited for the future and looking forward to sharing our plans soon with the greatest fans in the world. As always we appreciate your understanding and unwavering support.

With Love –
Matt, Zack, Brian, Johnny

 

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Muse Release Mercy Video, New Album Drones Out Today


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Muse, video still from ‘Mercy’ video (Warner Bros.)

 

Muse, whose Drones (Warner Bros) album came out today, have released a video for the track ‘Mercy’. You can watch the video below:

Front man Michael Bellamy commented on the concept of Drones, which figures heavily in the ‘Mercy’ video treatment:

“To me, ‘Drones’ are metaphorical psychopaths which enable psychopathic behavior with no recourse. The world is run by Drones utilizing Drones to turn us all into Drones. Drones explores the journey of a human, from their abandonment and loss of hope, to their indoctrination by the system to be a human drone, to their eventual defection from their oppressors.”

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Music Video: Lindemann – Praise Abort


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Lindemann is streaming the music video for “Praise Abort,” off of their debut album Skills In Pills, out June 23, 2015 via Warner Brothers. The digital single is out May 29th. The project unites vocalist Till Lindemann (Rammstein) and vocalist/guitarist Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy/Pain).

LINDEMANN – Praise Abort (official Video) from LINDEMANN on Vimeo.


On The Road… with ZZ Top


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After an astounding 46 years as one of America’s premier rock bands, ZZ Top are still able to draw big crowds and thrill with their no nonsense bluesy rock. It’s the simplicity of the concept that has maintained the bands’ lasting charm. As their motto goes: “Same three guys, same three chords.” And it still works after all these years. Out on the road continuing to play behind the Live At Montreux DVD (Eagle Rock Records), ZZ Top are kicking as much ass as they ever have. At a recent tour stop at Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort, and playing a set of greatest hits, deep cuts, and covers (Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters), the band was in top form. Thanks to Melina Dellamarggio of Melina D. Photography for sharing this photo set with Ghost Cult.

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

ZZ Top, by Melina D. Photography

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Lyric Video: Kaya Stewart – In Love With A Boy


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Kaya Stewart is streaming her new lyric video for “In Love With A Boy,” out now at all digital retailers via Warner Brothers. Her full length album is due in September, and was produced by her songwriter-producer-musician (and ironically, father) Dave Stewart. View it below.

She is in the midst of The High School Nation Tour, hitting select high school in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada with Jacob Latimore, Trevor Jackson, Leroy Sanchez, Chris Bones, and Palaye Royale, prior to her appearance on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour.

High School Nation Tour:

Apr 20: Baldwin Park, CA
Apr 21: Westminster, CA
Apr 22: San Bernardino, CA
Apr 23: Ventura, CA
Apr 24: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Apr 27: San Diego, CA
Apr 28: Avondale, AZ
Apr 29: Phoenix, AZ
Apr 30: Las Cruces, NM
May 01: Las Cruces, NM
May 04: Tucson, AZ
May 05: Phelan, CA
May 06: Fontana, CA
May 07: Murrieta, CA
May 08: Las Vegas, NV
May 11: Las Vegas, NV
May 12: Henderson, NV
May 13: Tracy, CA
May 14: Hanford, CA
May 15: Nevada City, CA

Vans Warped Tour:

Jul 15: Darien Lake PAC – Darien Center, NY
Jul 16: Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
Jul 17: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON
Jul 18: Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
Jul 19: PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
Jul 21: The Pavilion at Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA
Jul 23: Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Jul 24: The Palace of Auburn Hills Parking Lot – Detroit, MI
Jul 25: First Midwest Bank Amphitheater – Chicago, IL
Jul 26: Canterbury Park – Shakopee, MN
Jul 27: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Maryland Heights, MO
Jul 28: Marcus Amphitheatre – Milwaukee, WI
Jul 29: Klipsch Music Center – Noblesville, IN
Jul 30: Cricket Wireless Amphitheater – Bonner Springs, KS
Aug 01: Utah State Fairpark – Salt Lake City, UT
Aug 02: Pepsi Center Parking Lot – Denver, CO
Aug 05: Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lot – San Diego, CA
Aug 07: Portland Expo Center – Portland, OR
Aug 08: White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA

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Built To Spill Releasing Untethered Moon Vinyl For Record Store Day


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Built To Spill is releasing their eighth studio album titled Untethered Moon on April 21, 2015 via Warner Brothers. Fans of vinyl will get to hear the album on April 18, 2015 in honor of Record Store Day at all good Independent Record Stores. A very limited edition quantity of Untethered Moon will be pressed on transparent blue vinyl and will be randomly distributed into the initial run of pressings.

Untethered Moon is the first Built To Spill album recorded with new band members Steve Gere (drums) and Jason Albertini (bass), who join vocalist/guitarist Doug Martsch with guitarists Brett Netson and Jim Roth. Untethered Moon was produced by Martsch and Sam Coomes. One half of Quasi, Coomes, is also a session musician who has performed on albums by Sleater-Kinney and Elliot Smith and appeared on every Built To Spill album after the band’s 1997 major-label debut, Perfect From Now On.

The track-listing for Untethered Moon is as follows:

[Vinyl Side One]
All Our Songs
Living Zoo
On The Way
Some Other Song
Never Be The Same

[Vinyl Side Two]
C.R.E.B.
Another Day
Horizon To Cliff
So
When I’m Blind

Built To Spill have also confirmed tour dates which include this year’s Coachella Arts and Music Festival in Indio, CA. Please see below for all confirmed tour dates.

Built to Spill’s upcoming tour dates:

Mar 27: Treefort Music Fest – Boise, ID
Apr 10: Cellar Door – Visalia, CA
Apr 11: SLO Brew – San Luis Obispo, CA
Apr 12: Coachella Festival – Indio, CA
Apr 13: SOhO – Santa Barbara, CA
Apr 14: Irenic – San Diego, CA
Apr 15: Shrine Expo Hall – Los Angeles, CA (supporting Brand New)
Apr 16: Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
Apr 17: Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ
Apr 18: Orpheum Theater – Flagstaff, AZ
Apr 19: Coachella Festival – Indio, CA
Apr 20: The Bunkhouse – Las Vegas, NV
May 09: Shaky Knees Music Fest – Atlanta, GA
Jul 08: Edgefield Amphitheater – Troutdale, OR (supporting Death Cab For Cutie)
Jul 09: Les Schwab Amphitheatre – Bend, OR (supporting Death Cab For Cutie)
Jul 11: Greek Theatre Berkeley – Berkeley, CA (supporting Death Cab For Cutie)


New Kid Rock “First Kiss” Due February 2015


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Kid Rock’s new album First Kiss will be out on February 24, 2015 via Warner Bros. The record was self produced (with the exception of two songs were produced by Dann Huff) at his studio in Michigan. Touring plans and the first single from the forthcoming album will be announced soon.