In August 2008, Justin was featured in a sold out four-city tour with Stephenie Meyer , author of the Twilight series . During this tour, Justin premiered two new songs, “Blue Skies” and “My Never”, which would be included on the band’s fifth studio album. Twilight author Stephenie Meyer is…
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In August 2008 former Godsmack and Fuel drummer Tommy Stewart replaced Brett Snyder on drums. While guest hosting on Sirius radio station 24, Lithium, Art Alexakis debuted “Jesus Was a Democrat”.
Starting on July 28, Paramore embarked on a tour named “The Final Riot!”.
On 26 July 2008, The Zutons performed at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival for a third time. On 30 August 2008, the band appeared at the indie festival Jersey Live , headlining the festival along with The Prodigy . Over the 2008 Christmas holidays, the Zutons were dropped from Sony/BMG. Following…
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On 2 July 2008, in Paris, Mark Ronson performed a unique live set with Duran Duran for an exclusive, invitation-only performance. Together, they showcased specially re-worked versions of some of Duran Duran’s classic hits re-created by Ronson, along with tracks from Red Carpet Massacre . Le Bon also performed songs…
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The band released a new single entitled ” Mountains ” in July 2008, which reached No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart – the band’s first song to reach the top 10, and their highest charting single to date. “Mountains” would later be included on their new album. In an…
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In July 2008, the band confirmed they would reunite for a concert at the CCP Open Grounds on August 30. Initially sponsored by Philip Morris , the company later backed out after facing criminal charges by the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) for violating the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003…
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In July 2008, the band played in a VH1 tribute to the Who alongside Foo Fighters , Pearl Jam and the Flaming Lips .
In July 2008, the Rolling Stones left EMI to sign with Vivendi’s Universal Music , taking with them their catalogue stretching back to Sticky Fingers .
followed by the 2008 Vans Warped Tour from July 1–6