The Years Gone By are going on a break from touring, possibly more.

Pete Wentz is making it perfectly clear.

A 1966 test-pressing of the original version of The Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground & Nico is now up for auction on ebay. The seller describes it as "ARGUABLY THE RAREST & MOST IMPORTANT ROCK 'N' ROLL AND POP-ART ARTIFACT IN THE WORLD" (caps lock his) and at present, the highest bid is $25,300. Read the description on the auction for more...[read more]

T.S.O.L. has decided to break up after nearly 30 years together.[source]http://www.mammothpress.com[/source]

Pittsburgh's Clearview Kills have called it quits.

Message from the band

This is the end my friends...

I write this with a heavy heart, becasue honestly, I never thought this day would come (as cliche as that seems), and I'm short on words to describe my emotions because who really plans things like this? All I can really say is thank you. Its all so cliche, but so true at the same...[read more]

Anterrabae has posted a message regarding their hiatus right here.

Edit: My Chemical Romance's Mikey Way did not quit the band at anytime, nor did the band almost break-up. He suffered from a nervous breakdown and just had to leave the house where they were recording for some time. This article is just a tabloid distorting the truth.

Finally, we have all the winners of this years Break contest that will play The Bamboozle Left. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out with the contest. I know we only had a short amount of time to work with and hopefully we at least got bands some extra exposure by being a part of this.

Playradioplay: 1:15-1:40PM (Smartpunk Stage - Saturday)
Brotherhood of Dae Han: 12:45-1:10PM (Elmo Sez Stage - Saturday)
Dear and the Headlights: 12:05-12:30PM (Elmo Sez Stage -...[read more]

Congratulations Breakers, we are pleased to announce that Fireworks, Inept and Hot Like A Robot will be playing this years Bamboozle Left.

We are now ready to announce the winners of the remaining battles and begin the online vote for those winners. 1 out of every 2 cities will win. Those winners will be allotted a spot on this year's Bamboozle Festival in Pomona, CA on October 14 & 15.

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Contrary to reports, Coldplay's 5 year hiatus is just not going to be happening.

The 1985 Bears have broken up and all sorts of drama has gone down.

Message from the Band

Chicago, IL based indie-rock band The 1985 Bears have recently disbanded. To diminish any type of rumors from spreading, here is the official statement from the band and management.

Singer/Guitarist Scot Bohn was asked to leave The 1985 Bears due to personal and creative conflicts. It...[read more]

The Plot to Blow up the Eiffel Tower will be disbanding after their current run of shows.

Everyone interested in information about this contest - go here.

Finally, we have sorted through close to 700 submissions for The Bamboozle Left break contest. Below are the dates, cities, venues, and first round winners. If your band is a winner or you are friends with one of the bands: start promoting now! Some of these are coming up real soon. Tell your friends and spread the word. You can use this artwork to make a banner.

Get a good crowd out to the show and you are one step closer to playing...[read more]

The Drama Summer has broken up.

Message from the Band

Due to personal matters Nick and Jim have decided to leave th band.

We're all still friends, so dont think we hate eachother or anything, we had a good run and we're sad to see it end but things happen.

John, Kevin, and Anthony will be reforming a new band with new members soon so be sure to be on the look out for...[read more]

Polyvinyl Records' other husband/wife duo, The Like Young, have announced that they will cease to make music together after their remaining tour dates. Check those out below:

Tour Dates

09-01 Chicago, IL - Hideout
09-02 Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
09-03 Omaha, NE - Oleavers Pub
09-04 Denver, CO - The Marquis Theater
09-05 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
09-07 Seattle, WA -...[read more]

The full stream of Gym Class Heroes new album will only be up for a few more days - so now's the time to take a listen. The album's in stores now if you like what you hear.

Congratulations to The Early November for the biggest debut in Drive-Thru history! They debuted at #31 on the Billboard charts and sold over 26,000 copies of The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path.

Philadelphia hardcore band Blacklisted will be disbanding this summer. Formed in 2003, the group has released material with Deathwish Inc. and Stillborn Records. Their final shows will be California's Sound And Fury Festival 2006 late this month and This Is Hardcore Fest in mid-August in Philadelphia. Notably, the performances will feature Blacklisted guitarist Tim, who has been battling a heart ailment as of late.

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The Offspring have begun work on a new album.

For Felix will be breaking up after playing their upcoming shows. Read the official statement below.

For Feliz Break Up

After four years, hundreds of thousands of miles, and countless good times For Felix will be going on an indefinite break after our four shows this week. Goodbye's are never easy and seldom permanent, so we're just going to say see you later.

This year started off with some...[read more]

All Time Low have made a huge impact over at AOL Radio. Check out and see what they had to say about it below:

All Time Low Are Going To Be Huge

Great news everyone! We are the highest testing song on the Emo Channel on AOL Radio, out-scoring Hawthorne Heights, The Academy Is...,...[read more]

Below is the latest press release for Between the Buried and Me.

Press Release

Between the Buried and Me blasted their way onto the charts today when The Anatomy Of landed at #151 on the Billboard Top 200 with 6,999 sold – breaking their existing sales debuts for their previous three albums. Between the Buried and Me recorded the new album as a tribute to the rock legends that inspired them growing...[read more]

A Perfect Circle broke up. *Crickets*

Dead Reckless has broken up.

Dead Reckless Statement

Dead Reckless are no more. To the people that have supported us all this time. we love you more than we can explain.

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AFI have a new logo. Davey also has responded to a bunch of questions on their message board.

The Interns have broken up.

Please check out my review of Hit The Lights debut full length This Is A Stick Up...Don't Make It A Murder. This album will be hitting stores on April 11, through Triple Crown Records.

As a result of their drummer Andy leaving the band to play guitar for Boys Night Out, The Fullblast have broken up. Check out the official statement below.

Fullblast Implode

Rip The Fullblast - 2000-2006
After 6 years, 5 releases, 9 members, 2 fill-ins, hundreds of thousands of kilometers and hopefully a few smiles, The Fullblast is...[read more]

Stephen Colletti of MTV Laguna Beach and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy were seen filming for a Spring Break show for MTV.