rock

2011
The Angels (Australian band) In May 2011, Bailey and the Brewsters recruited drummer Nick Norton

In May 2011, Bailey and the Brewsters recruited drummer Nick Norton, and Screaming Jets singer (and MMM FM radio DJ), Dave Gleeson to front the Angels. Bidstrup and Neeson claim “the remaining three members of the band have contravened an agreement by bringing in two new members to tour Australian…
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Blackfield concert dates cancelled

However, several concert dates were cancelled due to the death of Wilson’s father in May 2011.

Hole (band) shot in Istanbul

In May 2011, a music video for ” Samantha ” was shot in Istanbul , although it remained officially unreleased.

Queen (band) Perry Farrell said

In May 2011, Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell said that Queen were scouting their live bassist Chris Chaney to join the band.

Queen (band) Paul Rodgers stated

In the same month, Paul Rodgers stated he might tour with Queen again in the future.

Deep Purple had disagreed about whether to make a new studio album

Until May 2011, the band members had disagreed about whether to make a new studio album, because it would not really make money any more.

Bring Me the Horizon Nicholls broke his arm

On 28 April, Nicholls broke his arm whilst playing football with members of Bring Me the Horizon, Parkway Drive and Architects.

Incubus (band) premiered the video

On April 28, 2011, Incubus premiered the video for “Adolescents” and also released a video with behind the scenes footage.

Bayside (band) Take Action Vol. 10 compilation

Bayside played the 2011 Take Action Tour with Silverstein co-headlining, with opening acts including Polar Bear Club , The Swellers , and Texas In July . On April 26, 2011, the Take Action Vol. 10 compilation was released, which included a previously unreleased Bayside song, “Battle Scars”. Bayside announced that…
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Metallica played on the same stage in the U.S.

April 23, 2011, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California , was announced. It was the first time all of the “big four” members played on the same stage in the U.S.