UK alternative band Pure Revolution are to split following a last run of live shows.

The band have gained a cult following over the past eight years with their mix of alternative rock, electonica and progressive musical structures.  Early in their career they were championed by DJ Steve Lamacq, whilst later the band gained further recognition when they supported Porcupine Tree and Blackfield.

Their last studio album ‘Hammer & Anvil’ was released in October 2010.

The band have released an official statement on their Facebook page:

For all of us PRR has been a labour of love for many years, but our individual changing circumstances necessitate its time to finish. It’s been a long & winding journey & we want to say a huge thanks to you all for the support you’ve given.

We’re so sorry that due to extenuating circumstances we are unable to perform at Moonloop Festival, Ukraine & the two Holland shows 11th &12th November.

However we have 6 final UK shows booked to enable us to say a fond farewell to you all:

23/11/2011 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_pure_reason_revolution.html

24/11/2011 Bristol, Thekla

http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_pure_reason_revolution.html

26/11/2011 Norwich, Arts Centre

Website www.norwichartscentre.co.uk B/O: 01603 660352

27/11/2011 Holmfirth, Picturedrome

http://www.classicrocksociety.co.uk/

28/11/2011 Glasgow, King Tuts

www.gigsinscotland.com B/O: 08444 999 990 /

Nov 30th – London, Heaven

http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_pure_reason_revolution.html

The show will be a 2-hour performance & we’ll be playing all the chart hits from “AVO” & “Hammer & Anvil” plus the almighty zenith, “The Dark Third” in full!

Buy a ticket in advance & on the night you will have a choice of claiming a free DVD or a £5 discount on any merchandise.

Extended apologies to our fans on the continent, but the reason for solely UK shows is due to fixed time constraints.

We’ve some delectable offers at: http://prr.tshirtmachine.com/ & there’ll be further swag at the November shows.

Looking forward to seeing you in November.

PRRx

Cult US melodic rockers Takara – a band which once featured the legendary Jeff Scott Soto on vocals – have unveiled plans for two new releases sometime in the near future.  The first, ‘Invitation to Faith’ is to combine rarities, demos and two new songs packaged alongside a DVD.

The second, ‘Wicked & Beautiful’ will be a completely new recording, featuring the current Takara line up of long-time member Neal Grusky (guitar), alongside Jaime Kelli  (vocals), Gene McEwen (drums) and Carl DeMarco (bass).  No firm release date has been set for the band’s first all-new release since 2008.

Despite the band’s debut being released back in 2004, Takara played their first live show in October 2010.  Footage of the even can be seen here.

Christian rap-metal/alternative rock outfit P.O.D. have been back in the studio working on an as yet untitled new album.  The album is expected to appear early 2012, but in the meantime, you can have a free download of a brand new song.

You can download ‘On Fire’ by visiting the band’s official website here.

It is believed that ‘On Fire’ will appear on the forthcoming album, but no official tracklisting has been decided at this time.

The band’s seventh album will be produced by Howard Benson, who last worked with the band on their 2003 release ‘Payable On Death’.  Benson’s previous production credits also include Bang Tango, Flyleaf, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace and Less Than Jake.

The first official trailer for the long-awaited Pearl Jam documentary “PJ20” has appeared online.

The new trailer features cameos from cult film director David Lynch and Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell.

You can view the trailer by visiting Pearl Jam’s Vimeo site here.

The film, directed by Cameron Crowe, whose other works include ‘Jerry Maguire’, ‘Almost Famous’ and the cult grunge relationship movie ‘Singles’, will make its debut at the Toronto Film Festival in September and will be followed by a limited theatrical release.

‘PJ20’ will also be shown in the US on the PBS channel on Friday October 21st.

Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes has been forced to cancel upcoming solo shows due to ill health.

Barnes was taken ill earlier today (26th July) and subsequently sought a doctor’s advice.  According to a statement, there were concerns his illness may be heart related, though these have proved unfounded.

How many shows will be cancelled in the near future is unknown, but Barnes is not expected to return to live performance any time over the next month.

He hopes to be fighting fit at the beginning of September when he starts rehearsals for an upcoming tour with his band Cold Chisel.