Paramore (Band)

format_quote "It's sad when friends become enemies. But what's even worse is when they become strangers." - Hayley Williams edit

stars  On September 2, 2008, Paramore released a collaboration hoodie along with Hurley Clothing based on the album "Riot!". All proceeds went to the Love146 foundation edit

stars  During an interview with MTV at the Z100 Jingle Ball on December 11, 2010, Hayley and Taylor announced that the band would be taking a break after their South American Tour in 2011 to write for their forthcoming studio album. edit

stars  The video game Guitar Hero World Tour featured the song "Misery Business" along with Hayley Williams participating in motion capture sessions for the game. She is featured as an unlockable character in the game as well. edit

stars  Josh Farro wrote a personal response on the departure on his blog, entirely different from the band's response, claiming that the band was "a manufactured product of a major-label." He further accused Hayley Williams of being manipulated by her management, treating the rest of the group as her solo project, and claimed she was the only member of the band who was signed to Atlantic Records, while her bandmates were simply "riding on the coattails of her dream". edit

stars  Paramore's music has generally been regarded as "emo" and "pop punk". edit