Converge are featured in the latest episode of Audiotree’s “From Nothing” series. You can check that out below. The episode was recorded during an interview and in-studio performance that took place on May 11 in Chicago, IL.
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Chris Garza Says He Is On Hiatus From Suicide Silence
Guitarist Chris Garza has offered an update on his current status in Suicide Silence. He said the following:
“What’s up everyone, As some of you have noticed, I’ve missed the last couple Suicide Silence shows. It’s because I’m on a hiatus from the band. SuSi has been on my brain every day since 2002 with no break. Everything is fine. I just need to press the reset button so I can make the right decisions in the near future. As the Terminator said. I’ll be back. –Garza“
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Bad Brains Announce New Partnership With Trust Records
Bad Brains have announced a new partnership with Trust Records. The label will work to “ensure that the band’s music is available for generations to come.”
The following was said in a press release:
“The iconic and highly influential punk rock band Bad Brains announced today that they have partnered with Trust Records, the company formed to ensure that classic punk and hardcore music continues to endure. Under the new deal, Trust Records will continue to ensure that the band’s music is available for generations to come.
Additionally, Trust Records has established an Artist Advisory Board upon which Bad Brains’ bassist Darryl Jenifer will serve. The Artist Advisory Board will help to guide the future creative vision of Trust.
The partnership will govern and administer the entirety of Bad Brains owned and controlled intellectual property, including music publishing, recorded music, name and likeness, trademark, and visual IP, including the self-titled debut album as well as seminal albums ‘Rock For Light,’ ‘I Against I,’ and ‘Quickness’”
Bassist Darryl Jenifer commented:
“After 40 plus years of forging the spirit PMA through our brand of progressive punk rock aka Hardcore, I’m happy that Bad Brains will be sharing the wheel with TRUST in our ongoing quest to keep Bad Brains alive in the hearts and minds of our supporters as we step into the future. TRUST’s love and knowledge of Bad Brains and the PMA ethos makes them a perfect match to partner with as we keep Bad Brains ‘Sailin’ On’. Stay tuned for what’s next to come. One love and a hefty dose of PMA.”
Trust Records founder Matt Pincus continued;
“We started Trust Records to promote, preserve, and protect punk and hardcore music and the culture that surrounds it. Bad Brains is the absolute top of the mountain in punk and hardcore. They taught the rest of us how to do it. It is the highest honor partner with Darryl and Bad Brains in the stewardship of their iconic work.”
Trust Records co-founder Joe Nelson added:
“Bad Brains’ are an iconic and legendary band whose impact on global culture cannot be overstated. We are thrilled that they’ve chosen Trust Records as their home and we look forward to working with them to continue to build their fan base around the world.”
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Eidola Sign With Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings
Eidola have signed a new deal with Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings. This news follows the announcement of the band’s North American tour with NERV and Astronoid.
Eidola’s Andrew Wells commented:
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Eidola has signed with 3DOT Recordings to usher in the most refined, fearless, and forward-thinking era of the band to date. We’ve never felt more aligned with a new team, as 3DOT is filled with passionate, like-minded, boundary-pushing creatives who share our uncompromising vision for the future. We also want to thank Blue Swan & Rise Records for an incredible decade of growth and success, and with this new 3DOT partnership we are eager to explore what the band is truly capable of.”
Periphery’s Misha Mansoor added:
“When we started 3DOT our goal was to work with bands whose talent, vision, and creativity we respect and appreciate. To say we respect Eidola would be an understatement. We got to see just how great they are when we toured with them in 2024, and when the chance arose for us to sign them to the label, we jumped at it immediately. This is a huge signing for 3DOT and we’re flattered they are giving us the opportunity to bring their new songs to the world.”
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Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte Announce North American Tour
Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte have announced a North American tour. The trek will take place next summer.
Tour Dates:
07/25 Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
07/27 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
07/30 Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
08/01 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
08/04 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
08/06 Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
08/08 Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
08/10 Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
08/12 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
08/14 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
08/16 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
08/18 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/21 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
08/23 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
08/25 Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/27 Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreAvenged Sevenfold shared the following information regarding tickets for the tour:
“A7X x GC | Summer 2026
Rewards Members with Early Access TicketPass & DBC can unlock exclusive access to request tickets starting now. Artist email list pre-sale starts Thursday, Dec. 11, at 10AM local. General on sale is Friday, Dec. 12, at 10AM local. Excited to tour with our friends and see you all next summer.
Ticket Requests:
US: a7xgc.request.ticketmaster.com
Canada: cada7xgc.request.ticketmaster.ca“ -
Watch Stone Temple Pilots Perform At Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Game
On December 7, Stone Temple Pilots served as the halftime act during the Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. You can see fan-filmed footage of the band performing a medley of “Plush,” “Vasoline,” “Big Empty,” “Interstate Love Song,” and “Sex Type Thing” during the event below:
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