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From Friday 13 December 2013

Imprisoned Pussy Riot members granted retrial

Alongside recent speculation that Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina may be freed once the new Russian amnesty bill is passed, the Russian Supreme Court have overturned the original ruling and demanded that the trial be heard again. The Supreme Court was dissatisfied with the ruling of the Moscow court,

blink-182, Nine Inch Nails and Limp Bizkit in possible supergroup surprise

Although only informed speculation at this stage, it looks possible that blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has joined forces with former Nine Inch Nails member Danny Lohner, Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland and Scroobius Pip (of ‘Thou Shalt Always Kill’ fame). Barker tweeted the above picture alongside the teasing text, “in

Thursday 12 December 2013

New Found Glory part ways with Steve Klein

New Found Glory have announced the departure of guitarist Steve Klein following personal differences. In their official statement, the band comment on long-term difficulties that have led to the decision to part ways. They are yet to announce a replacement. Here’s the full statement posted to the band’s Facebook

Tuesday 10 December 2013

Pussy Riot to be freed?

Various news agencies and independent websites have been awash with news of the impending Russian amnesty bill, and its impact on the imprisoned members of punk band Pussy Riot, alongside the high-profile Greenpeace campaigners. Whether the bill will result in the release of Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina remains

Saturday 30 November 2013

Ex-Lostprophets members release statement after Ian Watkins pleads guilty to sex offences

Lostprophets in 2009 A joint statement from the rest of Lostprophets has been released following guilty pleas from Ian Watkins to 13 sex offences earlier this week. The statement is posted in full below, and you can read further details on the case (if you’ve been living under a

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Ron Reyes leaves recently reformed Black Flag

Plagued by negative press, the newly reformed Black Flag are having a tough time of it lately. Following Greg Ginn’s unsuccessfully high-profile court case claiming rights to the Black Flag moniker and logo, frontman Ron Reyes has now confirmed he will no longer be involved in the reunion.

Monday 25 November 2013

Trigger Effect frontman Nick Babeu passes

Canadian punks Trigger Effect announced the death of frontman Nick Babeu via their Facebook page late last week. “Yesterday morning we lost our voice. Our singer, frontman and best friend Nick Babeu died an accidental death. We appreciate all of the kind words and actions we have heard and

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Tom DeLonge to release children’s book

Tom DeLonge (of blink-182 and Angels and Airwaves fame) is taking a leaf out of his personal life, and releasing a children’s book entitled ‘The Lonely Astronaut on Christmas Eve’. Illustrated by Mike Henry, the pre-sale begins on the 25th November for the special christmas package. This includes the

Thursday 14 November 2013

Nadia Tolokonnikova reported to have made contact with family

Reports are emerging claiming that Pussy Riot’s Nadia Tolokonnikova has made contact with her husband, following three weeks of worrying silence. The reports follow information earlier this week claiming she had been moved to a Siberian gulag – a forced labour camp. The new information on the Free

Monday 11 November 2013

Soccer Six returns this Friday

The London Soccerdome in Greenwich will host the return of Soccer Six, which sees various bands and magazines compete against each other for the ultimate prize – eternal bragging rights! This year sees the likes of Deaf Havana, Kids in Glass Houses, Lower Than Atlantis, The Blackout, Attention Thieves