Blink-182 Return To The Studio In June

Hey Everyone!

Yes, its true, the Blink-182 reunion is still a go after last summer's tour. The boys are claiming now that they will be returning to the studio in June to work on their comeback album. With schedules like theirs, its easy to see why it took a few months to organize the recording process. The important thing is they're back, and ready to release their sixth studio album.

When asked about the kind of sound fans can expect from the newly reformed Blink, Mark Hoppus said that the band is eager to try some new stuff. He said "I think it will still sound like Blink. I think it will still be catchy. I think it will still be poppy, but we want to be weird on this record"... weird, huh? Well, its Blink, so I cant wait to see what they do!

Rest easy now, people! The Blink reunion doesnt appear to be ending any time soon!

Just think, less than a month from now, they'll be writing/recording!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

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think it will still sound like Blink. I think it will still be catchy. I think it will still be poppy, but we want to be weird on this record.”

Green Day Back In The Studio Already

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I'm Back! Did you miss me? I missed writing thats for sure. Double vision is pretty much gone, and no more aversion to light! YAY. Lets hope the little furry angels dont manage to pull that stunt again.

So apparently for California punk trio Green Day, there is no such thing as too much studio time! Less than a year after the release of 21st Century Breakdown, their follow up to smash hit American Idiot, the boys are already in the process of demoing some new material they wrote on the road. Kerrang Magazine is reporting that in a recent interview, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong claims the band used their time off between shows to start working on the new tracks. I think this is good news, at least now we know its not likely that we'll be waiting another 4-5 years for the next brilliant piece of work from these guys! However, I have to say my expectations are getting higher now that they're clearly getting more ambitious, not to mention a huge head start with lots of time to perfect the tracks. Pressure is on boys... even if you really have nothing left to prove to anyone haha.

So what do you think of the early demoing? Excited? I am!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

Avenged Sevenfold Announce Studio Drummer For New Album!

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As I'm sure you're aware, Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan passed away unexpectedly in late December 2009. As a result, their recording plans took an unplanned hiatus. In a recent statement to fans on the band's official webpage, M.Shadows stated that the band would proceed with the recording process of their new album which they had been writing at the time. He said that it would be important to The Rev, and he wanted to make sure it happened in honor of his wishes. The only question remained- who would drum for A7X? Well, it appears we finally have an answer.

Avenged Sevenfold have asked Jimmy's favorite drummer, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater to take hold of the sticks in the studio, and he has happily agreed. In a statement made over the band's myspace yesterday, the band posted the following message:

"...I want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record has officially began. Jimmy helped leave this world an amazing gift and now it's our job to make sure to deliver that gift to our fans. We asked Jimmy's all time favorite drummer Mike Portnoy to record on behalf of him. Mike said it would be an honor and without question that’s what Jim would have wanted. Its comforting to us that someone like Mike, who is undoubtedly revered as one of the best drummers in the world, held such respect and adoration for the Rev's abilities. Even though it will never be the same without our brother by our side, his essence lives in our hearts and through the music he helped create. He was a legend before any of the success or any of that bullshit and we are fucking excited to lay this down for our fans, and especially for Jimmy."
-Avenged Sevenfold

I think its pretty awesome for Mike to step in like this. This band has been through a very difficult few months and its really great to see the music community come together like this and support fellow acts. Kudos to Mike and best of luck to the boys because this is not going to be an easy time for them.

I'm stoked for this new album, I'm sure it will be brilliant!

Rock On,

- Girl At The Rock Show

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