rock

2011
Pink Floyd Why Pink Floyd…?

On 26 September 2011, Pink Floyd and EMI launched an exhaustive re-release campaign under the title Why Pink Floyd…? , reissuing the back catalogue in newly remastered versions, including “Experience” and “Immersion” multi-disc multi-format editions. The albums were remastered by James Guthrie , co-producer of The Wall .

Coldplay tickets on sale

On 23 September 2011, tickets for Coldplay’s European tour went on sale; the high demand led venues to be sold out in seconds.

Arcade Fire awarded the Polaris Prize

On September 20, 2011, they were awarded the Polaris Prize.

Metallica final “big four” concert

The final “big four” concert was in New York City, at Yankee Stadium, on September 14, 2011.

Coldplay Paradise

On 12 September the band released ” Paradise “, the second single from their upcoming album Mylo Xyloto .

The Kooks In January 2011, Pritchard announced that they had recorded fourteen

In January 2011, Pritchard announced that they had recorded fourteen new tracks. The band announced via social media that they had finished the new album on 30 March, which was eventually announced as Junk of the Heart . The first single taken from the album was “Is It Me” for…
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My Chemical Romance New touring drummer revealed

On September 4, 2011, it was revealed through various sources that Jarrod Alexander will be the new touring drummer for the remainder of the Honda Civic tour.

My Chemical Romance Pedicone fired announced

On September 2, 2011, Frank Iero posted a blog on the band’s site stating, “The relationship between My Chemical Romance and Michael Pedicone is over” and explaining Pedicone was sacked because “he was caught red-handed stealing from the band and confessed to police after our show last night in Auburn,…
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INXS Fortune had again left the band

In September 2011, INXS announced that J.D. Fortune had again left the band and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin was the band’s frontman for their forthcoming tour of Australia, South America, and Europe in November and December 2011.

Arcane Roots cover of Smells Like Teen Spirit

In September 2011, Arcane Roots provided a cover of Nirvana ‘s ” Smells Like Teen Spirit ” for Kerrang! magazine’s Nevermind Forever CD. They were the only unsigned band to be included.