A message from Braid regarding why they decided to reform can be read here.

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Houston Calls have posted a blog addressing Jarrett leaving the band. You can find it in the replies.

My Chemical Romance have spoken out against suicide on their website.

Message from the Band

My Chemical Romance are and always have been vocally anti-violence and anti-suicide. As a band, we have always made it one of our missions through our actions to provide comfort, support, and solace to our fans. The message and theme of our album The Black Parade is hope and courage. Our lyrics are about...[read more]

The last month has seen the passing of too many in the music community, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy has sent in his thoughts on holding close the ones you love.

Message from Patrick

Hi everybody. I remember some English class that focused on how to start your writings and I more distinctly remember that I was never too keen on that bit. Plus I have a near infamous penchant for being long-winded. So here I am...[read more]

Cassino have posted an update on their website; check out a new song on their AP.net profile.

Message from the Band

We know that we aren't the most communicative band, but with our new record about to be released, we wanted to gather our thoughts and share a little about this process with you all. Many of you have been with us since the conception of this project...[read more]

Billie Joe Armstrong has posted a statement on Green Day's official website.

Message from Billie Joe

Dear Green Day fan, I grew up in an oil refinery town. When I was four years old, I saw giant oil refineries spitting pollution into the sky, and that pollution was going into my lungs. It was the first time I felt the terrible effects of America’s dependence on oil.

America’s oil habit has put us in...[read more]

Below is a message from Race the Sun, whose last show ever is tomorrow:

Message

Hey guys,
just wanted let you know about a few things. This will be the last time from us that you will get an update from us before we shut this engine down.
First, this Friday, December 1st in Richmond, VA at Alley Katz we will be playing our final show with All Time Low, The Half Jeffersons, and Conditions to have...[read more]

Hot Rod Circuit has sent in an update to AbsolutePunk:

Message

Hey Absolutepunk(ers)! We are currently in the studio recording our new full length record for Immortal Records. We have just finished tracking drum tracks for 16 songs and we are extremely excited about this record. The record will be coming out next spring and along with that we will be touring. Can't wait for you to hear our new...[read more]

A video message from Sparta can be found on the left side of their Myspace page. The bands new album, Threes, is in stores on October 24th.

Travis Barker (+44) has updated his myspace blog with information regarding his arm.

You can watch a live video of Westbound Train performing a cover of The Specials' "A Message To You Rudi", featuring a guest appearance from Lynval Golding, right here. Furthermore, don't forget that we're currently streaming three songs from the band's brand new, full-length release, Transitions, which is available in stores now via Hellcat Records, at the group's read more]

Below is a message from Man Alive regarding their recent struggle to get back into the United States and and an announcement that they will not be able to take part in the upcoming Silverstein tour.

Message

Shalom to all our fans, curious myspacers and and the occasional super modern cyber goat-herder!

It is with great sorrow and distress that I announce our cancellation of our...[read more]

Vinnie from Less Than Jake has updated his blog. The message is reproduced below.

Pick Your Poison

Fat mike might let us come back after,
Being dropped from our major label record because current radio climate was a disaster, and corporate pressure can only measure in units sold for us to really matter.
The spread sheets are blaming the...[read more]

The following message was recently released from Acceptance.

Message from Acceptance

Dearest Acceptance Family,

I am writing to you on this day to address a certain issue that has come to many of your attentions. We have been receiving countless e-mails and our operators have had their hands full fielding all of your phone calls inquiring about a dirty little rumor of Acceptance breaking up. To...[read more]

Paulson have updated us with a few things:

Paulson Tour Plans / FUSE TV

I know it's been forever since we've written in this thing, but it's just cause we've been so busy lately! A big thanks to our new friends in Daphne Loves Derby and Sherwood for showing us a great time on the west coast, and a big thanks to our old friends in Houston Calls...[read more]

The following message has been left by ex-Small Towns Burn a Little Slower drummer, Sean, who's looking for a new band:

Message

Hey guys, this is Sean the ex-drummer of Small Towns Burn A Little Slower. If there are any established bands looking for a solid drummer, feel free to contact me. I have been touring full time for 3 1/2 years and love being on the road. I work hard, and am willing to...[read more]

I've posted a quick message from Vinnie of Less Than Jake regarding the band's new full-length, In With The Out Crowd. The record hits stores today.

A Message From Vinnie

Our new record "in with the out crowd" comes out on MAY 23rd, and I'm not going to overhype you or give you the usual band speeches on how this record is the blah blah blah but I will tell you that in october me and my four best...[read more]

Deryck Whibley of Sum41 posted the following message on the band's message board regarding Dave Baksh leaving the band.

Message from Deryck

hey everyone so yes the rumors are true. dave has left the band. he was sick of this whole life and would have more fun playing in his own classic metal band. so we respect that. there's no hard feelings what so ever. the fact is dave lost interest a long time ago. not to take...[read more]

FenixTX posted the following message on their website regarding their upcoming tour:

"FenixTX regret having to cancel their upcoming European tour. The band's singer/guitarist, Will Salazar, has developed Polyps on his vocal cord and has been advised not to tour until he recovers. The band will reschedule the tour for a later date, please check the site for updates."

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Selena Langley of One Way Letter recently posted the following message on the band's MySpace page:

Message

I've learned a lot of things in the past year. Some things I personally would rather not have to know. Others, I gladly accept.

During the recording of "Where Everybody Knows Your Name", I was angry. Angry at any and everyone who stood in my way. Telling me I wasn't good enough...[read more]

Nightmare Of You will be supporting AFI throughout the United States from June 12th until July 12th; details for the tour should be coming soon. As a result, Nightmare of You has been forced to cancel their European dates. Below is a message from Brandon:

Message

Now you have no excuse to yell at us for not coming near your city. We love our fans, so...[read more]

Vinnie from I Am the Avalanche sent in the following message:

Message From Vinnie

hey boys and girls, this is vinnie reporting from the road. we are currently on our way out west to meet up with the mighty receiving end of sirens to join the "new hope tour". but not before we play a college show with my old buddies in new found glory. As I am now digesting the chinese buffet we just ate in jackson...[read more]

For you AIM addicts, the members of Thin Dark Line are now taking shifts using the screenname: Thin Dark Line. They want you to send them an IM; they know you're bored, so just send them one. I'm sure they'll keep you entertained. This will be a permanent thing and the primary way of contacting the band from here on out.

Rookie of the Year sent in the following message:

Message

Hey everybody, our cd came out today, but we have been hearing its hard to find from alot you! If you can't find it in the store ask someone who works there to help you find it, they may have it in the back. (this has happened to quite a few people) If not, please ask them to order it in! We appreciate everybody's help and support. You can stream...[read more]

Below is a message from Gio of New Atlantic regarding their recent run on the "Screaming Is For Babies" tour:

Message

I'm now sitting at home, in my own bedroom... not a smelly van full of empty water bottles & candy wrappers...

We got home late last night from the "Screaming is for Babies Tour" and though it's...[read more]

ActionReaction's debut full length is slated for release in late July. Below is a message from the band:

Message From Bella

whats up everyone?

bella here to say hello and that we are officially home!

tour was awesome and we want to say thank you so so much for everyone who was there. Armor for Sleep, Boys Night Out and Chiodos are in all honesty some of the most...[read more]

Lifetime had the following to say regarding their recent signing to Decaydance Records, the Fueled By Ramen imprint run by Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy:

Lifetime Message

Pete and Decaydance are giving us an opportunity to the make the record we want to make while still staying in control of our music and our lives. They are behind us...[read more]

My Chemical Romance's CD / DVD set, Life On The Murder Scene, hit shelves yesterday! Go to your local store and pick-up a copy; read a message from the band below.

My Chemical Romance Message

To all the friends we've made,

Thank you so much for your love and support, your letters and twizzlers, your homemade awards and creepy stuffed animals. Over the past few years you have...[read more]

Bedlight For Blue Eyes has left a message regarding "recent events" and their search for a new singer on their MySpace page:

Message

So by now everyone should have heard the news that Christian has left the band. In the wake of his statement, it is only fair to you all that we give you our point of view on this.

We...[read more]

Below is an update from Sutor of June:

Message

Hey guys! If you haven't seen or heard of this site yet, we have a video blog up at www.weliveinavan.com

There are 4 videos up there right now (a brand new one went up today) with many more coming soon. They will range all over the place, haha. If you watch you'll see some sneak previews of...[read more]