Metric has withdrawn from their co-headlining North American tour with Bloc Party due to unexpected production decisions made by the British band’s team that breached their previous agreement. “We were so excited going into this tour and we’d all landed on an agreement that would allow both parties to collaborate and to build a truly special show for the fans,” Metric said in an Instagram statement on Friday (April 11). “In the last few weeks, Bloc Party’s team made some sudden production decisions that broke the agreement we’d made, which left us unable to continue despite our best efforts to find solutions.” Metric has arranged new shows in Ottawa, Québec City, and Montreal where they will perform their 2009 album, Fantasies, in full, with Sam Roberts Band filling in for Bloc Party at the June 6th show in their hometown of Toronto. Bloc Party will proceed with the tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of Silent Alarm, with Blonde Redhead taking over support duties. (Consequence of Sound)
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In a new interview with The Australian, Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst revealed that he has been battling pancreatic cancer for the past two years. The 69-year-old musician, who co-founded the celebrated Australian rock band, shared his diagnosis publicly for the first time while opening up about the ongoing medical treatments he has been receiving.…
Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Discloses Cancer Diagnosis
In a new interview with The Australian, Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst revealed that he has been battling pancreatic cancer for the past two years. The 69-year-old musician, who co-founded the celebrated Australian rock band, shared his diagnosis publicly for the first time while opening up about the ongoing medical treatments he has been receiving.…
On Saturday (April 12), Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson fired back on Instagram in response to a Daily Mail hit piece that was critical of the band's current appearance and made ageist commentary about their looks. “What is THIS supposed to mean?!?” Manson wrote of the tabloid’s headline calling the band “unrecognizable” in their new promo…
Garbage Singer Shirley Manson Fights Back Following Tabloid’s Ageist Commentary
On Saturday (April 12), Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson fired back on Instagram in response to a Daily Mail hit piece that was critical of the band’s current appearance and made ageist commentary about their looks. “What is THIS supposed to mean?!?” Manson wrote of the tabloid’s headline calling the band “unrecognizable” in their new promo…
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Coheed and Cambria Receive Key To Their Hometown Of Nyack, New York, And Perform Acoustic Set
On Sunday (April 13), Coheed and Cambria were honored with the key to their hometown of Nyack, New York, with mayor Joe Rand declaring it “Coheed and Cambria Day.” During the SpringFest Street Fair at Hezekiah Easter Veterans Memorial Park, the band received the key to the village and performed an acoustic set featuring stripped-down…
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