Rock and roll can be a stressful occupation-- resulting in some necessary measures to prevent illness and premature aging. The week also held some significant news of retirement plans. Catch up on the best of the twitterverse buzz below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - A New Page
@flyleafmusic: ANNOUNCEMENT: We wanted our fans to hear it first, #NewHorizons will be the last album featuring Lacey. http://www.Flyleafmusic.com (October 22)
As the release of Flyleaf’s much-anticipated album New Horizons approaches, the band had some surprising news to share with fans--after this release, Lacey Sturm will be stepping down from her role with Flyleaf. They have already announced that Kristen May (@iamkristenmay) will be stepping in to fill the vocal role from now on.
#2 - Mix it Up
@TFKTrevor: Your responses to the 2 free remixes inspired us to remix the whole record! We've got some incredible dj's from all over the world on it... (October 22)
Thousand Foot Krutch’s well-received fan funded record
The End Is Where We Begin will be getting a facelift with remixes done by a variety of artists. Two of the tracks are completed now, and are available for free download from
http://noisetrade.com/thousandfootkrutch.
#3 - Word Play
@audreyassad: Every night I sit backstage while Tenth sings "Struggle" and I sing along, "Hallelujah, we are free to snuggle" #thesnuggletour (October 24)
Audrey Assad is adding a whole new dimension to Tenth Avenue North’s recent record and tour. Maybe this is a hidden message?
#4 - “Brandisa”
Wally of Christian radio station WAY-FM teamed up with Mandisa to get Brandon Heath to correct some rumors... and start some new ones in the process.
#5 - Retirement Plans
@marcmartel: Bands who retire in 2012 are the coolest! Welcome to the club, girls. Well done! #downhere #barlowgirl (October 24)
The latest band to announce their pending retirement this year is BarlowGirl. The sister threesome will be stepping down after the release of one more single. Frontman of recently disbanded Downhere welcomed them to retirement.
#6 - Time Warp
@calebgrimm: Wait...so David Crowder Band doesn't exist, but Audio Adrenaline is going on tour? What year is it?? (October 25)
Caleb of Anthem Lights posed this very valid question on twitter this week. Is he the only one who is starting to feel a little like he’s encountered a time warp?
#7 - Mileage
@AbandonKansas: Brian just let us know we passed 150,000 miles on our current van. More miles logged than YouTube hits. We win! (October 26)
Sometimes success is measured in unusual ways-- like being able to keep a van going for this long.
#8 - Holiday Spirit
@CapitalKingsUSA: Hey everybody, we're gonna be going on tour with @FamilyForce5 this December! Be sure to come out to a show! pic.twitter.com/Mm2HLiD5 (October 26)
This year Family Force 5 is taking recent Gotee signee Capital Kings out on the road for their annual Christmas tour. Be watching for more dates to come; this is one Christmas-party-turned-dance-party you won’t want to miss.
#9 - Gaming
Have you ever wanted to play a game with adorable owl graphics and fantastic music? Well, the Owl City team has engineered something just for you. Click the link to try it out!
#10 - Dance Instructing
@adamkronshagen: Been on tour with @FamilyForce5 for over a month and still can't figure out the wobble. #whiteguyswag #nooneknowswhatsgoingon (October 27)
Icon For Hire’s drummer seems to be struggling to figure out his tourmates’ dance. If you’re heading out to an Icon For Hire show soon, feel free to give him some extra instruction.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Germ Prevention
@mandisaofficial: Awkward but I will NOT b responsible 4 gettin @BrandonHeath @ChrisAugust @Group1Crew @ItsBrittNicole @JamieGraceH sick! http://twitpic.com/b6v39t (October 23)
Mandisa got hardcore about her germ prevention this week. Given that none of her fellow artists have mentioned catching the flu since then, chances are it worked.
#2 - Nostalgia
Skillet’s guitarist shared this picture via twitter this week of a significantly younger version of himself with Disciple’s bass player (then of Staple) Israel Beachy. Can you recognize them?
#3 - Hard at Work
When you’ve been hard at work on stage all night, any place is a valid location for a nap.
#4 - Chilled
@thetimmybarnes: The snow was not to bad for load in, but we did do it in 20 degree weather /: @breadofstone @MWAMtour pic.twitter.com/SiRsJFep (October 25)
Touring life isn’t all rock and roll under the lights-- sometimes it involves braving Narnia-esque territory to play a show.
#5 - Tolkien Talk
@kevinmax: before being a hobbit, I was an elf--- #armoless half brother of legolas pic.twitter.com/aUQOozAZ (October 26)
Kevin Max is steadily cycling through the races of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings world... maybe he’ll go for the dwarf look next? In the meantime, he shared as evidence a classic picture of DC Talk in the glory days.
#6 - Album Birthdays
If you want to bless a band... food is usually a viable option. As is buying their latest album. Hyland and fans are celebrating the release of the band’s sophomore effort, Finding Our Way.
#7 - Premature Aging Take One
It looks like Aaron Shust has been working a too hard lately... or else he’s just been enjoying the costume box a little too much.
#8 - Premature Aging Take Two
Aaron Shust isn’t the only one struggling with premature aging. Looks like this current tour added quite a few years to David Zach’s live as well...
#9 - Touring Cargo
It looks like Anberlin has some unusual cargo aboard... maybe this is part of an elaborate new stage setup?
#10 - Bombs Away
Jonathan Thulin has been hard at work on another intensely creative music video featuring Rachael Lampa. Be on the lookout for the result of all their labor in the coming months!
