In January 2023, the band shared a series of photos in which Howlin’ Pelle held up protest signs on Hollywood Boulevard that read “The Hives Must Album Now!” and “Honk If You Want a New The Hives Album”. A new series of merch was also shared, featuring both the former…
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Adema debut their first EP with Shuck titled “The Cerberus” while embarking on 2023’s Nu-Metal Madness Tour 2 with returning bands Hed PE, Crazy Town , and newcomer Tantric. The EP contains both previously released singles “Ready To Die” and “Violent Principles”, along with new single “You Wanted This” (released…
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The Car , like its predecessor, was nominated for the 2023 Mercury Prize . This was their fifth nomination, the most nominations of any artist, held jointly with Radiohead . The album was also nominated for ” Best Alternative Music Album ” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards , the…
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Gary Lee Conner revealed on January 18, 2023 that Van Conner had died aged 55. He had previously been in a coma due to stomach surgery, followed by contracting COVID-19. It was reported that pneumonia had ultimately led to his death.
followed by La La Land , Welshpool Frillies , and Nowhere to Go but Up in 2023.
In summer 2023, the band toured as an acoustic duo, supporting select dates for The Rocket Summer on their Shadowkasters tour.
On September 21, 2023, the band released their eighth studio album ( Campfire Chords excluded) Laundry Pile , featuring pre-released singles “Skin” and “Laundry Pile”. The album was written and recorded informally during fall of 2022, without the explicit intention of making an album. The songs take on an acoustic…
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On October 19, 2023, during a concert at KT Zepp Yokohama that was exclusively for members of Buck-Tick’s fan club, Sakurai was rushed to a hospital due to sudden signs of illness, abruptly ending the performance after only three songs. He died from a brainstem hemorrhage at the hospital later…
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On Black Friday 2023 , Wrong Turn to Jahannam: Live From Egg Studio 1991 was released. It consisted of an in-studio rehearsal session by the band which was unreleased up to that point. Dan Peters of Mudhoney played drums on the recording as it was during his brief time in…
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The band returned to touring in 2023; Kenney was forced to sit out the 2023 touring cycle after having surgery to remove a brain tumor ; Tal Wilkenfeld took over bass duties until March, and Nicole Row from March onwards.