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Another Break-Up: Gorillaz?

February is supposed to be the month of friendship and love. But, judging by the number of bands calling it quits (The White Stripes, etc.), that's not the case this year.

Unfortunately for Gorillaz fans, the heavy rumors that the band is breaking up have turned out to be true. People reports that the Damon Albarn’s cartoon band Gorillaz has cut the chord.

It looks like Albarn and his Gorillaz bandmate Jamie Hewlett, both 42, has a few fights and just couldn’t patch things up. Hewlett was frustrated with how much time Albarn was spending on other projects (um, Blur?) and "less than impressed with Jamie’s party lifestyle."

Gorillaz first got together in 1998 and hit it big with the single, "Clint Eastwood." They went onto release three studio albums and selling units in the millions.

At the moment, Albarn is working with Blur.

Happy Grunge Day: Pearl Jam To Reissue 'Vs.' And 'Vitalogy'

Eddie Vedder and the guys are keeping fans busy this year. After all, it's the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam, so lots of celebrating is in order.

First, there was the live album, "Live on Ten Legs," which dropped on Jan. 18. Then, the announcement that Pearl Jam is toying with the idea of putting on their own music festival somewhere in middle America this summer. And now, the band is re-releasing its legendary 1993 and 1994 albums, "Vs." and "Vitalogy," in four expanded editions on March 29. Preorders are available via Pearl Jam's official website.

All editions will feature the original albums remastered, plus some b-sides and bonus tracks. Both will be available in vinyl ($19.98-$24.98) or CD ($9.98).

Each album will also be released in new commemorative, vinyl editions on April 12, in commemoration of Record Store Day 2011 (April 16).

Sad Sounds: The White Stripes Split

According to Jack White's Third Man Records website, the The Detroit rock duo The White Stripes has announced that its officially breaking up. As expected, fans are posting a bevy of feedback on the band's official Facebook page.

Here's the full statement:

The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.

The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.

It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.

Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible support they have given through the 13 plus years of The White Stripes' intense and incredible career.

Third Man Record will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault subscription record club, as well as through regular channels.

Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn't met with sorrow by their fans but that it is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who've shared in those creations, with their feelings considered greatly.

With that in mind the band have this to say:

"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."

Sincerely,
Meg and Jack White
The White Stripes

Album Tease: Foo Fighters Announce April 12 Release For New Album

The Foo Fighters have finally announced a release date for their forthcoming 7th studio album, and the LP, which is still untitled, will be out April 12. Judging by last weekend's Santa Barbara performance, we're probably looking at an 11-song tracklist.

In the meantime, Dave Grohl and the guys have released another album teaser: a 39-second snipped of "Miss the Misery." Hear it via FooFighters.fm or by clicking the Soundcloud player, below.
Teaser 2 by Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters tentative tracklist:

1. Bridge Burning
2. Rope
3. Dear Rosemary
4. White Limo
5. Arlandria
6. These Days
7. Back & Forth
8. Matter of Time
9. Miss the Misery
10. I Shoulda Know
11. Walk

(Photo by Thomas Rabsch.)