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[paramore_fans]

Hey, Had you noticed that Carol Heller is no longer in this band? Only Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and the 2 unknown guys. So sad that she only sang in NO IT ISN'T. But their album will be released on October according to their myspace website.

[edthesock]

The "two unknown guys" are Shane Gallagher, from the Nervous Return, and Craig Fairbaugh, who played guitar with the Transplants.

I'm really disappointed that Carol isn't in the band anymore (okay, it's not official, but it sure as hell doesn't seem like it). I was looking forward to hearing harmonies with Mark and Carol, not to metion songs she'd sing lead vocals on.

About her singing only on "No It Isn't", I'm pretty sure they re-recorded it, the version we heard was only a demo. So if she's not in the band, I doubt she'll be on the album.

Here's the band picture:

One of these things is not like the others....

[My Heart is Yours <3]

I've only heard no it isn't but i freaking love that song what's their album called and is it out in the uk yet?

[edthesock]

The album is set for an October release, and they haven't announced a title.

[Spaghetti Incident]

i have only heard "No it Isn't" and i can't believe the woman whatever her name is has left already they would of sounded awesome with female vocals!

[katrina]

im actually like that Carol not going to be in the band. i wonder if they are going to change "no it isn't" or if its going to be on the album or she just help them with that one song...can't wait for the album to come out. i also think its going to do batter than AVA

[katrina]

*BUMP*

Has anyone read any of the new interview with Mark and Travis there really good they talk about why blink break up and they said stuff about tom too

[cher25]

Originally Posted by katrina

*BUMP*

Has anyone read any of the new interview with Mark and Travis there really good they talk about why blink break up and they said stuff about tom too

yeah I read it It's a very good interview

[edthesock]

Yeah, I read the interviews. I'm liking the stuff that Mark said about (+44), except that Carol is officially out of the band.

I'm not liking the things he's saying about blink-182 and Tom. He sounds really bitter. I can't blame him for being bitter to an extent. blink-182 was his life and if it had been his decision, I'm sure they'd still be around today.

Mark seems to think it was selfish for Tom to want 6 months off to spend time with his wife and two-year-old daughter. "After the tour we were on, there were two months off. Wasn’t two months off enough time to go home and relax with your family? Who in the world gets two months off from their job to hang out at home?" I'm sorry, but most jobs don't involve spending several months away from your family, and also, I'd like to think that that's why they worked so hard in the early years- so they could take time off, so they could enjoy themselves. What was the point of doing if it wasn't fun anymore? If I went to see them, and one of the guys looked like he'd rather be anywhere but here, I'd feel ripped off. Why try to force it if he's not enjoying it? That was a big part of their appeal, they were three best friends who joked around, and just happened to be playing music.

The next big thing happened when they were rehearsing for the Tsunami benefit show. They started arguing again about the time off and a new album. Tom claims that the last thing Mark and/or Travis (it's not specified) said to him was "If your family is going to be your priority, then you better be cool with the repercussions." What the hell is that? I don't think that's something a friend/bandmate/co-worker should say. Maybe I've been brought up incorrectly, but I always thought that your family should be your priority.

The next day, Tom quit the band. I don't blame him. blink-182 was a democracy, it wasn't fair to Mark and Travis for Tom to make all of the decisions, but at the same time, Tom couldn't compromise. It's one thing for your song ideas to get shot down, that's natural, but it's completely different for two other people to (inadvertently) decide how much time you can spend with your family.

Mark said "It wasn’t terribly long after when Tom quit blink-182 'to spend more time with his family,' that he went into a studio to start his new record." He's implying that Tom didn't really want the break to spend time with his family. What Hoppus conveniently neglects to mention is that the studio is in Tom's house. He couldn't get much closer to his family if he wanted to.

Mark also thinks it's "disrespectful" for Tom to play "Down" at Angels & Airwaves shows. Yes, he quit blink-182, but not because he didn't think the songs were any good. Plus, he wrote the song, he only sings his part, and there's no bass or drums in the AVA version. I just see it as a nod and a thank-you to the blink-182 fans, who make up the majority of the AVA audience. Oh, and it's also filler, because, come on, they only have fifty minutes of material. A lot of times, when bands break up, the different bands play covers from the older, often more successful band. It's not a new thing.

If anyone's wondering what the hell I'm talking about, here's the Mark Hoppus interview that I referenced several times: http://www.b182.com/askmark1.php
Here's the Tom interview (from quite a while ago) that I also quoted: http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/blink_182/qa_feature_103105/

I'm really looking forward to (+44), and I enjoy Angels & Airwaves. I just hope they stop bitching about each other.

[Phili]

I feel Mark has some points though. Part of what Tom was doing was really selfish.

They should make "Team Tom" and "Team Mark and Travis" shirts. I'd get a team Mark and Travis shirt.

"What's up with that haircut"... Bahahaha... I agree, Mark, I agree.

Where was the Mark and Trav interview?

[edthesock]

Yeah, the haircut comment was funny.

I'm trying to remain partial, but if I had to pick sides, I'd pick Tom's. Only because he hasn't said anything really negative about Mark or Travis... and it seems like the unpopular side right now.

[edthesock]

There's a new song! It's called "Lycanthrope".

http://www.plusfortyfour.com/+44_Lycanthrope.mp3

It's okay (better than "No It Isn't"), but I hope there will be better songs on the album.

[cher25]

Originally Posted by edthesock

There's a new song! It's called "Lycanthrope".

http://www.plusfortyfour.com/+44_Lycanthrope.mp3

It's okay (better than "No It Isn't"), but I hope there will be better songs on the album.

THANKS!