While You Were Away: All Time Low Dismiss Libel Lawsuit, Remembering Quincy Jones, Slam Dunk 2025, And More
Too busy trying to keep up with US election news? We’ve got you covered on the music front. In this week’s edition of While You Were Away we’re talking about All Time Low’s lawsuit update, Slam Dunk’s full 2025 lineup, remembering Quincy Jones, and more.
Slam Dunk unveils complete 2025 lineup
Slam Dunk has revealed its complete lineup for 2025.
Slated to appear at next year’s festival are Finch, Home Grown, Streelight Manifesto, The Aquabats, Save Ferris, Bad Cop Bad Cop, Hot Milk, WARGASM, Twin Atlantic, NOAHFINNCE, South Arcade, Rain City Drive, Cemetery Sun, Point North, Millionaires, Sophie Powers, Kid Bookie, LANDMVRKS, Imminence, I See Stars, Scowl, Defects, Lake Malice, Free Throw, Sweet Pill, Heart Attack Man and Winona Fighter.
They join previously announced bands A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Electric Callboy, Alkaline Trio, New Found Glory, and The Used.
Slam Dunk takes place in Hatfield Park on May 24th and Leeds Temple Newsam on May 25th.
All Time Low dismisses defamation and libel lawsuit
Rolling Stone has announced that All Time Low is requesting the dismissal of the defamation and libel lawsuit they filed two years ago.
Rolling Stone obtained the court document, in which the band’s lawyer asks the court to drop the case without prejudice, meaning the band has the right to revive the case in the future. The suit was filed in 2022 against three anonymous defendants who made allegations that the group sexually harassed or assaulted young fans. The central defendant in the case, Doe 2, was posted a lengthy statement in 2021 claiming to be a former fan allegedly abused by guitarist Jack Barakat.
The band’s lawyer revealed in a new statement that multiple people were behind the accusation who “spun an elaborate, fabricated story posing as a fan who incredibly and falsely claimed to have traveled with the band for more than 10 years.”
“There is no such person and no such incidents occurred. Rather, an investigation revealed that Doe 2 was an orchestrated smear campaign by multiple individuals posing as a fake fan. The investigations identified individuals behind the anonymous post who went to great lengths to hide their identities,” lawyer Michael B. Garfinkel of Venable LLP said Friday in the statement to Rolling Stone. “All Time Low has chosen to handle the matter privately and protect the identities of those behind Doe 2, instead of pursuing further litigation at this time.”
Quincy Jones, legendary record producer, dead at 91
Quincy Jones, the legendary record producer best known for his work with Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” Jones’ family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Jones helped helm some of the most iconic albums in music history, including Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Bad. He also worked with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Rufus & Chaka Khan, and Al Jarreau. Outside of producing, Jones was also an accomplished jazz composer. He released his first album, This Is How I Feel About Jazz, in 1956 and continue to find success with 1962’s Big Band Bossa Nova and 1971’s Smackwater Jack.
Jones was one of the most influential figures in music, and his talent will surely be missed. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez covers The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’
Coheed and Cambria‘s Claudio Sanchez celebrated the release of The Cure’s Song of a Lost World by releasing a cover of their iconic single “Just Like Heaven.”
The cover was released as part of his Claudio Covers series. Previously, he covered Smashing Pumpkins‘ “Stumbleine.”
“This song was introduced to me by some friends as a cover done by Dinosaur Jr,” Sanchez explained. “They were skaters, so the reference to ‘tricks’ at the top of the song conjured up ideas of a smitten lover’s curiosity for executing kick-flips and rail slides.”
He added: “It’s a strange but powerful relationship to have with a song when your introduction is someone else’s interpretation of it. I think that’s why I chose ‘Just Like Heaven’ for this month’s cover.”
Listen to his cover below.
Tours on sale this week
Papa Roach and Rise Against are teaming up for the “Rise of the Roach” 2025 US tour with special guests Underoath. The spring leg kicks off March 20th in Houston, Texas, and concludes on April 13th in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The fall leg launches September 10th in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and runs through an October 5th show in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tickets go on sale Thursday, November 14th.
Slipknot will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album overseas next year. The band will embark on their European tour, which starts June 4th in Sölvesborg, Sweden, and wraps up on June 28th in Viveiro, Spain. Get all the details here.
Metal titans Judas Priest will head out on their “Shield of Pain” tour next summer. The European jaunt starts on June 14th in Oslo, Norway and wraps up on July 20th in Oberhausen, Germany. See all the dates here.
Oasis will bring their reunion tour to South America next fall with concerts in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; and Sao Paulo, Brasil. The tour starts with two shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 15th and 16th and wraps up with two shows in Sao Paulo, Brasil on November 22nd and 23rd. See all their reunion dates here.
