Fightstar have reportedly torn up their contract with Island Records after the label told them to make a pop record. Ex-Busted man Charlie Simpson, formed Fightstar as an outlet for his rock tendencies and is upset to be asked to return to his bubblegum pop roots simply to increase sales, "Earlier this week we decided to tear up the contract. They wanted a pop album and we didn't. I've put so much into this band I don't want to start compromising now." he added, "We're thinking about going to America. The market for our stuff is much bigger over there." After a rocky start where they struggled to be taken seriously, the band have been building up a fan base over the past two years and were recently nominated for the Best British Band Kerrang! Award.
1:00 PM | 11/09/2006
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