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Ex-The Mars Volta Drummer To Join Queens of the Stone Age, New Album This June

It seems as though Jon Theodore — the drummer from now defunct prog-rock group, The Mars Volta — has reportedly joined Queens of the Stone Age. According to a press release, Theodore has recorded tracks on the band’s upcoming sixth studio record, …Like Clockwork. Additionally, AntiQuiet.com has reason to believe he will be joining them […]

I Killed The Prom Queen Part Ways With Drummer JJ Peters

I Killed The Prom Queen announced this morning that drummer JJ Peters is parting ways with the group. He will be using the time to focus more on his other band, Deez Nuts. Read official statements from the band, drummer JJ Peters, and IKTPQ’s own Jona Weinhofen right here. UTG wishes JJ the best of […]

Motion City Soundtrack Drummer Leaves

Tony Thaxton, drummer for Motion City Soundtrack, has decided to leave the band. Below is a statement from the group from their website which includes a few words from Thaxton himself. As of now, Claudio Rivera of Saves The Day will be back behind the kit for Motion City until further notice. Dear Friends,  Our […]

Chris Adler (Lamb Of God) Testifies In Randy Blythe Manslaughter Trial

Yesterday, UTG updated you all with news that Lamb of God’s own Randy Blythe returned to the Czech Republic to begin his trial. No one could expect the events that unfolded after the initial trial began. Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler ended up testifying in the trial as well. Reports from the courtroom directly […]

WATCH: Chris Hornbrook (Poison The Well) Audition For Queens Of The Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age had Dave Grohl record on their upcoming album, but apparently were doing an open search for who would replace former drummer Joey Castillo live. One drummer selected to audition was Chris Hornbrook, best known from post-hardcore band Poison The Well. He didn’t get selected, but had told the story, saying […]

Mystery Project Shone Leads Fans On Scavenger Hunt, New Song Found

Earlier this month, several rock artists Tweeted links to http://www.heatthing.com/, including Vinnie Caruana, Kevin Devine, and eventually John Nolan, Thrice, and Manchester Orchestra. The website has been updating videos at its page on a regular basis between midnight and one AM Eastern time, leading fans to speculate on what the page was actually for. The […]

HOLY SH!T: Coby Linder Leaves Say Anything

Coby Linder, long time drummer for Say Anything and beach body specialist (seriously, follow him on Twitter and get some health advice), has left Say Anything. Max had been hinting at major news coming from the band, but for it to turn into this blew me away. Max Bemis said “As of a couple weeks […]

Underminded Show Signs Of Progress

Under The Gun Review brought the news in May that California hardcore outfit Underminded were officially back in action. Drummer Tanner Wayne posted an Instagram photo of songs being recorded today, which further confirms our speculations of new music. Our staff cannot wait to hear this material and will do our best to bring you […]

Dance Gavin Dance’s Bus Catches Fire; No One Injured

Rise Records’ own Dance Gavin Dance are doing fine after their bus caught fire this morning. No one was injured and the bus remained intact. Read what drummer Matt Mingus had to say about this startling event below and visit DGD on a date or two of their current run, with A Lot Like Birds […]

The Ataris Respond to New Jersey Incident

The Ataris have released a video in response to frontman, Kris Roe’s freak out in Asbury Park, NJ the other night. After dismantling his drummer’s drum kit and throwing the pieces at him, Roe continued to bash his band member’s talents and abilities. “That night was an embarrassment to all of us and it was an embarrassment […]

Josh Freese Leaves A Perfect Circle

Yesterday on twitter, studio drummer Josh Freese (who has worked with Paramore, Devo, Sublime with Rome, and Nine Inch Nails, amongst others) announced he is no longer with A Perfect Circle. The split appears to be amiable, as there have been no signs of hard feelings between the two parties. What makes this particularly interesting […]

The Black Keys Planning New Album For 2013

The Black Keys have confirmed (through CBS) that they will start making the follow-up to their highly-successful album, El Camino, in January 2013. Read the quote from drummer Patrick Carney and see what the band has in store. Please check out the duo’s upcoming tour dates as well. “It [an album] is definitely gonna happen […]