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Wayne Static found dead at age 48

November 1, 2014

We have just received the following information which just devastates me! ******************** Static-X Founder Wayne Static Passed Away At Age 48 November 1, 2014 – Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as WAYNE STATIC, passed away at the age of 48. WAYNE STATIC was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. No additional information is available at this time. ******************** We were just getting ready to post about the upcoming tour dates for Wayne Static and the tour in Europe with Drowning Pool. Once we receive additional information, we will let you know. Our condolences go out to family and friends and to all who had the opportunity to know him. We had the chance to meet Wayne at NAMM earlier this year.. Shocking and quite sad! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Wayne Static Website: http://www.iamwaynestatic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamwaynestatic Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmWayneStatic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialWayneStatic

NEW POLITICS start their headlining tour tonight and get ready for their new album Vikings

October 14, 2014

Our friends in New Politics are just beginning another headlining tour tonight in Washington DC and will take them across the country. They put on one of the most energetic, engaging sets that you don’t want to miss. The tour will be their special guests of Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. Check out the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you: 10/14 Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club ( Tickets ) 10/15 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle ( Tickets ) 10/16 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte ( Tickets ) 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater ( Tickets ) 10/18 Houston, TX @ Buzzfest 32 ( Tickets ) 10/19 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution ( Tickets ) 10/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade ( Tickets ) 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues ( Tickets ) 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom ( Tickets ) 10/25 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ( Tickets ) 10/26 Austin, TX @ Mohawk ( Tickets ) 10/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre [Read More]

ATTN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Please help find Dave Mustaine’s mother-in-law

October 10, 2014

It has been reported that Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine;s mother in law, Sally Esterbrook has been reported missing since October 4th. The Megadeth Army sent out the following message to help in getting the word out and help find Sally: ************************************************************ If you are currently in the San Diego County, Riverside County, Orange County, or Imperial County area in California, we are asking for your help to pass out flyers in regards to the search for Dave Mustaine’s mother-in-law, Sally Estabrook. Sally, 75, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, was last seen by her husband at the Pinezanita RV Park & Campground in Julian, Calif. on Oct. 4. After returning from a shower, his wife was nowhere to be found. The search for Sally has been ongoing ever since. If you are in the area, please help by downloading the following flyer, print out as many copies as you can and post around the Counties listed above. Please help by posting online through your social networks as well. Thank you for your help. DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE ************************************************************

Havok drummer Pete Webber to sit out select dates of Symmetry In Black Tour

September 4, 2014

Denver heavy thrashers Havok have been busy touring overseas which took them all over Europe. They are gearing up for their North American “Symmetry in Black” Tour featuring HAVOK w/ CROWBAR, REVOCATION, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE. Drummer Pete Webber will be sitting out select dates of the tour due to a family emergency and Wretched’s Marshall Wieczorek will be filling in temporarily. Pete comments: “As some of you may have heard, my mother was in a tragic accident and is in very serious condition in the ICU in Boston. This unfortunately means I will have to miss out on at least a portion of our future shows. I must be by mom and family’s side during these difficult times…Our pal Marshall from WRETCHED will be filling in on my duties. He is a good friend of ours and a great drummer! I know he will do an awesome job in my absence! I hope everyone understands and keeps my mom in their positive thoughts and prayers. It helps in a big way [Read More]

NEW POLITICS stream new song Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)

September 3, 2014

Our friends in New Politics have streamed a new song today which will be out on their new album and released through Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records. Check out the catchy new song which you will be singing to in no time: New Politics will be heading out this fall on a headlining tour with special guests of Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. Check out the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you: 10/14 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club – http://ticketf.ly/1o16DPC 10/15 Carborro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle – http://ticketf.ly/1p34vTQ 10/16 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte – http://bit.ly/1AcBEVQ 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater – http://ticketf.ly/TpAKUD 10/18 Houston, TX @ Buzzfest 32 – http://bit.ly/W8XnxR 10/19 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution – http://bit.ly/UxpO7O 10/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masqueade – http://bit.ly/1pzBC4D 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1vaPIda 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom – http://ticketf.ly/1vZ2NZa 10/25 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1tTwRqA 10/26 Austin, TX @ Mohawk – http://bit.ly/1smHAIb 10/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre [Read More]

The Outfield Guitarist and songwriter, John Spinks dies from liver cancer

July 9, 2014

John Spinks Rest In Peace Songwriter and guitarist for The Outfield, John Spinks has passed away at age 60 from liver cancer. The British pop rock band, The Outfeild had eight Billboard 100 hits from 1986 – 1992 which includes of course it’s Number 6 big hit, Your Love which was written by John. Their debut album, Play Deep spent 66 weeks on the chart and went Platinum. Oddly, The Outfield had great commercial success in the US much more than their homeland. I think I still have my Outfield cassettes. I wore them out and loved them. Their songs still bring me back to my youth as soon as I play them. I thank them for the great music which became the soundtrack of my youth. We send our deepest condolences to John’s family and friends. The Outfield posted the following message on their Facebook page: It is with great sadness to inform you that John passed away at 09.55 on Wednesday 9th July 2014. He was 60 years old. As many of [Read More]

The Raskins selected to open for Motley Crue FINAL Tour with special guest Alice Cooper

June 24, 2014

This summer everyone is excited for the tour of all tours…. The Motley Crue Final Tour which is set to kick off in July. The tour features special guest Alice Cooper and they have just announced the opening act as The Raskins. In anticipation of such a huge tour and career crossroads, The Raskins (which is comprised of Logan and Roger Raskin) have brought in respected producer Brett Hestla to re-mix 4 tracks from their self-titled debut album (released May 13th via MIRAL Records distributed by BDG/RED Distribution, LLC – a division of SONY Music Entertainment). Hestla first came to prominence as the touring bassist in CREED from 1999-2004. After Creed disbanded, he joined with Clint Lowery from Sevendust and Corey Lowery from Stuck Mojo to form DARK NEW DAY. The album can be picked up on iTunes here. To give you a taste of how bad ass The Raskins are, check out this video of theirs for: We Had It All: While Motley Crüe’s Final Tour will see one of rock’s most iconic groups gracefully bow out [Read More]