The most shocking news item of the week (aside from the terrible loss of Mitch Lucker – as below) might actually come from Pennywise’s camp. In a move no one saw coming, the band rather nonchalantly announced that former vocalist Jim Linberg would return to the band after quitting rather ceremoniously over three years ago. As you’ll recall, Lindberg was replaced by Ignite signer Zoli Teglas who took the reins and assisted in delivering one of the band’s best albums All Or Nothing, and perhaps the most stunning comeback album punk rock has seen in years. We know that Teglas had a crook back, resulting in the cancellation of the much anticipated Aussie tour, but surely that couldn’t result in him being dumped by his bandmates? Is an inability to tour a deal breaker in the world of music? Even if it’s your much lauded frontman? It seems unlikely that Fletcher and co. could be so callous but their recent press release officially confirming the return of Jim fails to mention anything about the whereabouts of Teglas or the events that had transpired behind the scenes. Something’s awry. Personally I thought Teglas lended Pennywise a new range (the dude has the best vocal chops in punk rock) and certainly ignited a fire in their collective belly that had been missing from previous albums. Here’s hoping we get some salacious explanation for the ol’ switcheroo and we at least see Teglas dedicate himself to the Ignite’s causes once again.
Parkway Drive have landed a #3 ARIA debut for their new album Atlas, which is a damn good effort considering they were up against Taylor Swift, Pink and Delta Goodrem studio albums. Do grab a copy of this one, it’s a ripper. Don’t forget they tour in December, landing at Festival Hall on Saturday 22. Tickets still available.
Twelve Foot Ninja have celebrated the release of their debut album Silent Machine by announcing national tour dates. They’ll be playing tracks of this genre mash doosy at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Friday January 18, then Ferntree Gully Hotel on SundayJanuary 19.
Gold Coast outfit Survival have officially signed to Resist Records for their debut 7” release. Due out on Friday December 7, the self-titled effort will be the first release for the crew who have previously done time in 50 Lions and Street Youth. Check them out on Parkway’s upcoming Atlas tour.
Mitch Lucker, much loved singer of Suicide Silence passed away last week from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The band dropped the bomb on their Facebook page on Friday saying “There’s no easy way to say this…This is completely devastating to all of us and we offer our deepest condolences to his family…RIP Mitchell Adam Lucker – We Love You Brother”.
The Mark Of Cain have announced Aussie tour in support of their new album Songs Of The Third And Fifth. Dudes are losing their minds over this album. See it all live on Friday March 15 at The Hi-Fi. Tickets on sale on Monday November 12 from the venue and feelpresents.com.
The lineup for the annual Boys Of Summer tour have been announced. Next year you can catch Deez Nuts, Comeback Kid, For The Fallen Dreams and Hand Of Mercy all on the one bill. The Corner will again host the Melbourne overage show on Saturday January 19, with an underage gig at Central Ringwood Community Center on Friday January 18. Tickets on sale Thursday November 8.
