MCR Need a Drummer, TPC Finishing New Album, and New Documentary Featuring Ramones Tunes Coming Soon…
The scoop on Tokyo Police Club’s new album and a new documentary about a legendary punk show venue in NYC after the jump, but first…
My Chemical Romance is down a drummer.
The band writes on its website drummer Bob Bryar left the band four weeks ago.
They don’t say why, only that it was a painful decision and they wish him the best of luck.
No word on who will replace Bryar.
My Chemical Romance has been working on a new album.
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Tokyo Police Club are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album, Champ.
TPC Singer/bassist Dave Monks has spent the last couple of days blogging about some of the tunes on the LP, which was recorded in California with producer Rob Schnapf, who’s worked with the likes of Elliott Smith and Beck.
Champ doesn’t have a definite release date or track listing yet.
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To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the venue, Max’s Kansas City Company is keeping the spirit of the legendary punk club alive with a documentary and a book, and by unearthing classic live footage shot at Max’s.
A video of the Ramones performing “I Wanna Be Sedated” at the club, has been posted at rollingstone.com.
In addition to the live footage, a book chronicling the venue’s history, Max’s Kansas City: Art, Glamour, and Rock ‘n Roll, will be released, and a documentary featuring interviews by Max’s patrons like Lou Reed and Alice Cooper is on the way. For more on the 45th anniversary happenings, check out the Max’s Kansas City Company website.
Tags: Max's Kansas City, My Chemical Romance, Ramones, Tokyo Police Club
