Diana Christy's Blog (42)

Give Paparazza That Claimed Joel Madden Shoved Her Some Good Charlotte Merchandise to Cool Photographer Off

Incident occurred on Saturday in Los Angeles. Good Charlotte's Joel Madden is facing questioning from police over a run-in with a paparazzi photographer on Saturday night outside Los Angeles' famed Mr. Chow restaurant, as he might wonder if giving her some Good Charlotte Merchandise will Cool her down. According to Beverly Hills Police Department Lieutenant Mitch McCann, a photographer filed a report on Monday in which she clai… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 28, 2009 at 9:51pm — No Comments

Fall Out Boy Merch and the Guys Demonstrate Good Judgment Towards Municipal Sense of Duty

For Fall Out Boy, it seemed like a good idea at the time. The Chicago rockers, who are playing the Great American Music Hall on Sunday, thought releasing their new album on election day would give it an additional layer of meaning. They even named it "Folie a Deux" - French for "the shared madness of two," and a phrase, at least on one level, they wanted to apply to the election process. "We really were pushing," singer-guitarist Patrick Stump says. "We wanted to surprise everybody and be, lik… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 28, 2009 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Frontman Chino Moreno Says Collaboration with Team Sleep, Made Band Stronger and Will Sell More Deftones Merch - Part Two

(Read Deftones - Part One) - And that record, the Deftones' fifth full-length offering, is due September 12 and new Deftones merch is due to come out soon. The band spent two years writing the album, and ended up recording 17 tracks — a dozen of which will make the final cut. The Deftones worked on… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 27, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Dude Ranch Flies into Fumes - Blink-182 Merchandise and Fan Base

New reunion Blink-182 Merchandise and third LP, Dude Ranch, was jointly released in 1997 by Cargo and MCA. Dude Ranch expanded the group's audience and went platinum by the end of 1998, due in part to the popularity of their infectious teen anthem, "Dammit (Growing Up)." The group also signed officially with MCA, which released the band's fourth album, Enema of the State, in the summer of 1999. The album, produced by Jerry Finn (Green Day, Rancid), also welcomed a new member into the trio… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 27, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Black Sabbath Merch and Band - So Influential in Development of Heavy Metal Rock Compositions as a Crucial Force - Part Five

(Read More - Black Sabbath Pt 1, Black Sabbath Pt 2, Black Sabbath Pt 3,… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 26, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Memories of a Dying Whore was remixed by ATREYU's Eric Rachel - Will Headlining Cause Atreyu Merch to have Massive Success?

WYKKED WYTCH's fourth album, "Memories of a Dying Whore", was released through the band's own label Perish Music. According to a press release, "Memories of a Dying Whore" was remixed by Eric Rachel (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ATREYU, GOD FORBID) at Trax East Studios and was mastered by Alan Douches (UNEARTH, MASTODON, SHADOWS FALL) at West West Side Music in New York. ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Presents ROCKSTAR TASTE OF CHAOS; The ONLY PLANETWIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL INVADES EUROPE WITH: ATREYU AS I LAY… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 26, 2009 at 12:16am — No Comments

Alkaline Trio Merch and Band Motives and Elevates Attentiveness with Pick up the Telephone Tour

Alkaline Trio Merch and rock band from Chicago will headline the inaugural Pick Up the Phone Tour, a traveling college music trek that joins artists together to raise awareness and funds for depression and suicide prevention. Florida-based alternative rockers Anberlin will provide support with newcomers Single File opening the show. The tour is planned for April 2009; dates and venues have not yet been set. The tour is committed to reducing the stigma associated with mental health as wel… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 25, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

AFI Merch Prompts Fans to Bestow Cell Phones a Goth Makeover

Fans of AFI Merchandise who would like to give their cell phones a goth makeover should head on over to the band's Web site, where they'll find a dozen ringtones — one for each track off Decemberunderground, the rockers' latest LP. AFI Blow Kisses, Play Gothic Bumper Cars At Dramatic NYC Show Jun 23 2006 Davey Havok led band through high-energy set after openers Dillinger Escape Plan went overboard. It's taken 15 years and seven albums for AFI t… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 23, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Why AC/DC Merchandise & Group is Solitary of the Most Supreme Metal Bands Since the 70s

Heavy metal was always a musical form built on sonic excess and sensory overload. Then came AC/DC merch and band. Embracing a less-is-more aesthetic, the Australian quintet stripped rock to its rawest essence with simple song structures, minimalist blues-based riffs, frill-free drumming and screeching vocals. Their unsophisticated, uncluttered songs made AC/DC the ultimate party rockers: The space between Angus and Malcolm Young's blaring guitar… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 23, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Jared Leto Talks About Reasons Why He Avoided Lindsay Lohan On the Chapter 27 Set – Part Two

(Read 30 Seconds to Mars - Part One) MTV: As soon as you walk onscreen, it's obvious that you pulled a De Niro. How much weight did you put on and how did you do it? Leto: It was probably the most difficult thing that I've ever done in my entire life, for sure. It was a devastating process; there wasn't a single moment of joy for the months that I worked on it. Moments of reward and fulfillment, certainly, but it was a proces… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 22, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Amy Lee: Educators In The Instruction Of Music and Leaders in Evanescence Merchandise

As part of Grammy Soundchecks, multi Grammy Award winning band Evanescence, recently gave 25 High School kids from South El Monte High School in Los Angeles a glimpse into the realities of the music industry and a behind the scenes feel for what actually goes into putting on a successful concert. The group not is only a leader in teaching music, but Amy Lee leads in top sales with Evanescence merch. With a unique experience of seeing a… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 15, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Buy Your Atreyu t shirt and Attend 2009 Musink Festival as Band Headlines

Atreyu has issued the following statement: "As you probably know by now we'll be playing the 2nd Annual Musink Tattoo and Music Fest this year. We're headlining Saturday Feb 21. There are a lot of great bands playing, a TON of amazing tattoo artists from around the world and a lot of other cool stuff too. We hope to see you there... would be a perfect place to get an Atreyu tattoo or some Atreyu t shirt too ;)… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on January 15, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Criticism Of Underoath Breeds Success

Underoath (sometimes stylized as underØATH, Underøath or UnderOATH) is a Grammy-nominated Metalcore band from Tampa, Florida formed in 1998. They are currently signed to Solid State Records and are the label's best sellin… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on April 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Metallica's Self Esteem Offered An Ember Inferno To Trivium

Trivium is a heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida that formed in 2000. The band comprises of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matt Heafy, lead guitarist Corey Beaulieu, bassist Paolo Gregoletto, and drummer Travis Smith. Since its inception, Trivium has released three studio albums, nine singles, and is currently working on an album due in late 20… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on April 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Between Late 2006 And Early 2007 Black Dahlia Murder's Website Goes Down Because of ...

Detroit's the Black Dahlia Murder actually sounds like they should live in Scandinavia, whence originates much of the frenetic brand of death and black metal that inspires them. Formed in January 2001, The Black Dahlia Murder followed their six-song What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse demo with the four-track A Cold-Blooded Epitaph EP, which was released on their ow… Continue

Added by Diana Christy on April 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Saosin Stayed True To Their Warped Tour Obligation Because Of ...

Saosin is a post-hardcore band from Newport Beach, California formed during the summer of 2003 and partly consists of former members of the band Open Hand. Former singer Anthony Green had initially suggested the name Saosin for the band. "It’s pronounced SAY-OC… Continue