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Paramore Reveal Track Listing for New Album

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:45:22 +0000

Paramore have revealed the track listing for their much-anticipated fourth album. The band’s fourth LP, which is self-titled, will be released on April 9. There are 17 songs on the new album, but three of those appear to be interludes between tracks. Frontwoman Hayley Williams recently told ‘NME’ that the upcoming record is influenced by British [...]

Paramore Will Remain a Trio for Now

Dave Kim — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:41:35 +0000

A lot of people questioned the future of Tennessee pop punkers Paramore after former guitarist Josh Farro and his brother, and ex-drummer, Zac departed from the band last December. Lead lady Hayley Williams maintains that the group will not permanently fill in the void left by the Farro brothers.....yet.

Paramore To Release New Songs This Summer

Dave Kim — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:47:31 +0000

Paramore fans worried that it will be awhile before they hear new music have nothing to fear. The Tennessee pop/punk group plans to release new songs this summer. “We are going to go tomorrow to South America to do a tour,” singer Hayley Williams told AOL Music. “And then when we get back, we’re hoping [...]

Farro brothers say Hayley forced them out of Paramore

gary.chenoweth — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:19:29 +0000

It looks like the split between founding Paramore members Josh and Zac Farro and the rest of the band wasn’t as peachy as initially thought. Ex-guitarist Josh Farro posted a blog about the tension and turmoil that he and Zac went through. The brothers claim they were forced out by lead singer Hayley Williams and [...]

Josh and Zac Farro depart from Paramore

Dave Kim — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:26:13 +0000

Even after having their biggest year in 2010 and talking about a new album, founding guitarist and drummer Josh and Zac Farro have split with Paramore. According to a blog post on the band’s website, the brothers informed the rest of the members a few months ago that their recent show in Orlando would be [...]

Paramore to work on new album

Dave Kim — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:55:30 +0000

It’s been a huge year for Tennessee-based Paramore and their most recent album, Brand New Eyes. They performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, headlined their biggest tour, and sold out back-to-back nights at London’s O2 Arena. Paramore are taking a much needed break in 2011 to begin work on a new album. Guitarist Taylor [...]

Ozzy, Muse, Paramore and Alice Chains receive Grammy nods

Dave Kim — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:11:02 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne, Muse, Paramore, and Alice In Chains are all nominated for next year’s Grammy Awards. Muse nabbed three nominations including Best Rock Performance and Best Rock album for The Resistance. Ozzy, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots and Them Crooked Vultures will battle it out for Best Hard Rock Performance award. Main [...]

Music Video: Paramore – "Playing God"

Dave Kim — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:29:55 +0000

Check out the new music video for Paramore's "Playing God". Hayley Williams gets a little sinister on her bandmates.

Kid Rock, White Stripes, Paramore on Loretta Lynn tribute

Dave Kim — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:54:44 +0000

Country legend Loretta Lynn has selected The White Stripes, Kid Rock, and Paramore to cover her songs on a tribute album.While it’s no surprise that the White Stripes and Kid Rock are on there, I’m a little surprised about Paramore. I never imagined Hayley singing a country song. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta [...]