As I Lay Dying Members New Project

As I Lay Dying members Nick Hipa, Phil Sgrosso, Josh Gibert and Jordan Manchino, alongside with Shane Blay (vocalist from Oh, Sleeper) are starting a new project called Wovenwar.

The band is going to premiere their first track 'All Rise' on April 21.

Here is a teaser:
 

As I Lay Dying´s Future

The band As I Lay Dying just posted a statement explaining their fans and updating them of their present situation and future, since Tim Lambesis (vocalist) pleaded guilty to the charges of hiring a hitman to kill his estranged wife, which can lead him to spend nine years in prison.

 

Here is the statement:

 

"There have been a lot of questions from fans over the past year and we'll hopefully be able to provide more answers over time. However, this update is only to address things related to AILD's future.

Originally, we said we'd update fans as soon as we knew more. We apologize for not sticking to that. It seemed best to wait until definitive news came in with a specific timeline. However, in light of speculation on other sites, an official update from As I Lay Dying seems to be the best way to clarify some things.

A good starting point is to clarify some things that have often been falsely reported. Tim was not a Christian at the time of his arrest, nor was As I Lay Dying a Christian band in 2013. It hadn't been for some time and, to the best of my knowledge, only one of the people playing in the band even claimed to be a Christian at that time. The changed view had been written about it in a handful of As I Lay Dying songs and Tim's later atheistic view had even been documented in court records. However, it doesn't make as sensational of a headline to refer to the arrest of the "Ex-Christian Metal Sub-Genre Independent Artist" as it does the "Grammy Nominated Top 10 Selling Christian Rockstar" of the past.

With all that said, we don't know how each musician from the previous era of As I Lay Dying will think about these topics in the future. For example, Tim has spent much of the last year reevaluating what originally convinced him to abandon belief in God. I have gathered that after much brokenness and repentance he sees things differently, considers himself a follower of Jesus, someone submitted to the will of God, or whatever you want to call it. That's for him to talk about when he's comfortable and only time will tell if he is sincere. What is certain though is that it's impossible to face the events of last year without being changed in some way. Let's let the guys focus on future music and hopefully the headline driven press will leave this issue alone for a while given some clarification.

Uncertainty ahead...
As I Lay Dying was originally founded/owned by Tim and then eventually the ownership was shared with Jordan about six years later. As the only official members, neither would like to move forward at the moment regardless off the upcoming sentencing time (which is still yet to be determined / not 9 years). There has been enough communication to establish some differences in opinion about what to do in the distant future. That keeps AILD's future in limbo. The hibernating version of the band is just the official band owners, which means As I Lay Dying is Tim & Jordan. This is based on the uncertainty of the future, including who will be performing with the band when/if that time comes. There have been nearly 20 guys who filled the vacant bass or guitar positions in As I Lay Dying history. The current setup is definitely not a closed door on some of the ex-members talking in the future, but it just makes sense for now that AILD is only Tim and Jordan.

Two opinions...
Tim has acknowledged his guilt and clearly made some bad decisions in a period of time where he acted contrary to the person he's been most of his life. He believes AILD should only pick back up if it's in a form restored to its roots. For Tim, the potential of pursuing AILD again means working on a lot of other more important things in his personal life first.

On the other hand, Jordan feels differently about the future. Even if more discussions were to take place, he would rather take time to pursue other things. That includes releasing new music with three of the guys from the most recent As I Lay Dying lineup. It's a chance for Jordan to be more involved in the songwriting process and enjoy other styles he'd rather play. In fact, they've already recorded their debut album and I'm sure it'll be awesome. It's not meant to replace As I Lay Dying because it is something stylistically different under a different name. Interestingly enough, their vocalist is also a former Christian like his new bandmates and was/is the guitar player for Oh Sleeper (Shane Blay). They'll have stuff to release through Metal Blade relatively soon, which will be an exciting/interesting combination given the band's more radio friendly sound.

In terms of music, Tim doesn't want to pursue performing live music full time regardless of what length his sentence ends up being. His sentence certainly won't be forever, but even so, touring full time doesn't seem healthy or practical given his new outlook and goals. Creating new music is the part Tim loves most and he will always continue to release albums. That includes a bunch of stuff he has recorded in the past six months that he will announce a project name for soon as well. As an occasional ear behind the scenes, it is good hear him playing guitar again and writing lots of riffs again like he did across the first five As I Lay Dying releases.

Hopefully that addresses the major questions related to As I Lay Dying. AILD is sleeping rather than dead, and there are two separate projects to hold you over whether or not it is awakened again.

AC/DC guitarist Takes a Break Due to Illness

Founding member and guitarist Malcom Young is taking a break from the legendary band due to illness.

The band posted a statement on their facebook page:

"After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support.

In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music.”

Mitch Lucker Documentary Online

Suicide Silence posted a documentary online on YouTube as a tribute to former frontman Mitch Lucker, who passed away in 2012.

All proceeds from the DVD will be donated to the Kenadee Lucker Education Fund.

Whitechapel Reveal An Indiegogo Campaign

Whitechapel have revealed an Indiegogo campaign to help them raise funds for their new DVD, which is about their last year of touring.

Frontman Phil Bozeman stated:

“This campaign is not our way of asking for a hand-out, we are simply asking for help from our fans to create a special DVD that will make memories for us all. Please join us in our Indiegogo campaign to make the best Whitechapel DVD ever!”

You can donate and get involved in the campaign at: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/whitechapel-dvd

CONCERT: KEEP RAZORS SHARP (FESTIVAL IN 2013)

Ronnie Radke Releases New Song

Ronnie Radke has released a new song called “Never The Same”, which was taken from his upcoming solo album.

 “Never The Same” and two additional songs—“Destiny” and “Stupid Boy”—can be downloaded with an email subscription here.

 

A Day To Remember Stream New Music Video

A Day To Remember have just released a brand new music video for their single “Right Back At It Again” from their latest record “Common Courtesy”.

Check it out here:
 

Redfest 2014 First Bands Announced

Redfest, an annual music festival at Robins Cook Farm in Redhill, Surrey, England, will take place on 25 and 26 of July and the first bands were just confirmed for the festival.

The Blackout, TRC, Heart of a Coward, Heights, The Dirty Youth, LostAlone, Polar, Baby Godzilla, Astroid Boys, The Catharsis, Slaves, The One Hundred, Rat Attack and Fathoms are some of the bands that are going to play.

Main Stage acts will be announced next month.

Here is the flyer:

Frank Iero Collaborates With His Daughters On a New Single

Frank Iero, ex-My Chemical Romance, has confirmed that he has just started a new music project in collaboration with his three year old twin daughters.

Here is his statement:

"hola mis amigos y amigas,
i am incredibly happy to announce that my newest musical endeavor will be a collaboration between myself and two of my favorite artists of all time.... my 3 year old twin daughters, Lily and Cherry Iero. our single, B.F.F., will be released worldwide by B.CALM press available through all online digital music retailers on february 25, 2014.
all proceeds from the sales of this recording will go directly into Lily, Cherry, and Miles Iero's respective college funds (so no piracy please...you will literally be stealing from a baby).
B.F.F. was written by Lily and i, and features vocals by myself, Lily, and Cherry. i recorded and performed all of the instruments on the track at B.CALM Underground studios, it was then mixed by Ed Rose and mastered by Alan Douches at west west side music.
i look forward to sharing more details on this single as the release date approaches but for now....that is all.
thank you to everyone for stopping by,
xofrnk,lly,&chrry (2014)”

Ronnie Radke On Stage With Escape The Fate

Ronnie Radke, lead singer of Falling In Reverse, has reunited and ended the feud with his former band Escape The Fate.

Radke appeared on stage with his former band after six years of conflicts, especially with now vocalist Craig Mabbit.

Radke performed “Situations” and “Not Good Enough For Truth In Cliché”.

Check it out here:

Vans Warped Tour US Announces More Bands

Vans Warped Tour US has just added to their lineup four more bands – Crown The Empire, Volumes, The Maine and State Champs.

Already confirmed are more 29 bands, such as: Enter Shikari, Issues, Attila, Stray from The Path, Mayday Parade and The Devils Were Prada.

For full dates, info and tickets on Vans Warped Tour, head to http://vanswarpedtour.com.

Jake Pitts´s mother Passes Away

Jake Pitts´s (Black Veil Brides) mother, Carolyn, passed away on Saturday.

Our condolences,

Immortalis
 

Crown The Empire Added To Vans Warped Tour 2014

Crown The Empire were added to the 2014 Vans Warped Tour line up recently.
 

Tickets are on sale now.

The dates are:

June 13 Houston, TX Reliant Center Parking Lot
June 14 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
June 15 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
June 17 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
June 18 Mesa, AZ Quail Run Park
June 19 Las Vegas, NV Luxor Lot
June 20 Pomona, CA Pomona Fairplex
June 21 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
June 22 Ventura, CA Seaside Park
June 25 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 26 Wheatland, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 28 Southeast Auburn, WA White River Amphitheater
June 29 Portland, OR Portland Expo Center Parking Lot
July 02 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 03 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
July 04 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
July 05 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau
July 06 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Concert Center
July 08 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 09 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
July 10 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center (formerly Comcast Center)
July 11 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
July 12 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheater
July 13 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre (Formerly Comcast Theatre)
July 15 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion
July 16 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
July 17 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
July 18 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 19 Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 20 Shakopee, MN Canterbury Park
July 22 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 23 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach
July 24 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
July 25 St. Petersburg, FL Vinoy Park
July 26 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
July 27 Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
July 28 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte
July 29 Nashville, TN Tennessee State Fairgrounds
July 30 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
July 31 Bonner Springs, KS Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
August 02 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairpark
August 03 Denver, CO Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Chiodos Release New Album´s Teaser

Chiodos have just released a brand new teaser for their new album, which they titled “Lived”.

The band's forthcoming record is set to be released in March through a band-created imprint label on Razor & Tie Records. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3sqwbvOLUU

Coachella Announcements

Coachella have revealed their full line-up for 2014.

Check it out here:

Vans Warped Tour US Routing Change

Vans Warped Tour US 2014 has had a routing change due to scheduling conflicts.

Check out the statement here:

“Due to scheduling conflicts with some of our friends, the dates of the Salt Lake City, Denver and Texas Warped stops have been updated. The tour will now kick off on June 13th in Houston followed the next day, the 14th, in San Antonio and the 15th in Dallas. The tour will hit Salt Lake City on August 2nd and wrap up August 3rd, in Denver. Tickets purchased with original show date will be honored. Those seeking a refund can do so at their point of purchase but note that if you repurchase a ticket in the future it will be at what the current price tier is at that time.”

Kasabian Talk About New Album

Kasabian to release new album later this year, which is said to be an answer to everyone who has ever doubted them.

 

Here is what Tom Meighan had to say about this new record:

"The album is a real 'fuck you' to anyone who ever dares criticize or snarl at us, and say we can't do music like this," frontman Meighan says. "It's a real fucking 'up yours'. There are a lot of bands who try and do this kind of music but fail because they've got no songs."

"The process starts simple. Serge gets a demo and then we build on it, and then he mutates it with rocket fuel and liquid nitrogen and it's crisp and it's crack and it's smack," says Meighan of the steps taken to make a Kasabian song. "It's a dangerous, dangerous, dangerous, dangerous drug we've created. I can't get my head around it. It's rock 'n' roll, it's got the rawness and it's edgy, but it's gone back to electronics and we've gone beyond leftfield."

 Meighan continues: "This is beyond anything we've ever done. We've gone hard, but this is beyond hard. This is hardcore. We want to put it out there and let people stew on it. Let them worry about it. Then tour the motherfucking hell out of it."

Rock On The Rage Announcements

The lineup for the Rock On The Range 2014 has just been announced, with performances from headliners Guns N´Roses, Avenged Sevenfold and Kid Rock.

The festival will take place March 16, 17 and 18 in Columbus Ohio.

Pre-sale tickets will be available Tuesday, January 21.

Here is the complete line-up:

Brigades Sign To Pure Noise Records

Brigades are the latest band to have signed with the label Pure Noise Records.

 

The band is also releasing a new EP called “Crocodile Tears”, which is going to be available this spring.

Anberlin Breaks Up and Releases Final Album

Anberlin released a video to announce they will be breaking up after releasing their final record this year.

The band´s label Tooth & Nail have confirmed that they will be releasing Anberlin´s final album.

Check their statement here: "We are honored to welcome Anberlin back to the Tooth & Nail family, and we're humbled that they've chosen to work with us for the final chapter in their storied career,” shares Brandon Ebel, Tooth & Nail Records’ President. “Anberlin is among a few select bands that come to mind when thinking about the legacy of Tooth & Nail Records. We look forward to making Anberlin's final year memorable for everyone!”

Anberlin were recently announced for the entire 2014 Vans Warped Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa7RabbuOTA

Against Me! Release “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”

The band Against Me!, whose album is going to be released on 21^st January, has just streamed online their album.
 

 

You can click here to listen to it:

http://www.npr.org/2014/01/12/261095666/first-listen-against-me-transgender-dysphoria-blues

IMMORTALIS: ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello everyone!

I´m so sorry I haven´t posted anything since late October, but a lot happened since then!

As some of you may know I am a student, actually I am now at my second year at university, studying Media Studies and focusing on Digital Communication.

I have also worked in a Festival of Innovation, where I had the opportunity to photograph bands. I am actually going to post the photographs on facebook and some videos from concerts that I had the opportunity to attend to.

Immortalis accounts are managed just by myself, which makes it very difficult to post everyday.

And the biggest news is that I am moving to Bamberg, Germany within 2 months! That´s right I am going there for 6 months, but don´t worry Immortalis is going to continue and now more than ever!

Thanks for the understanding!

Kind Regards,

Mariana Fidalgo