On Being A Musician
there seem to be two types of new musicians that hit me up- whether via myspace or in person: 1) the type that wants me to hear their demos or 2) the type that wants me to tell them how to make it as a musician the question is this: what...
Toxic Holocaust announce tour, post new track
Portland, Oregon’s punk thrash titans Toxic Holocaust have just posted a third track, "Endless Armageddon," from their highly anticipated debut for Relapse Records. Look for the album September 2 in North America, September 8 internationally. The band is also proud to announce a huge slab of fall/winter North American tour dates supporting GWAR and Kingdom...
Famed producer Jerry Finn taken off life support
In a story that’s slid under most peoples’ radars, incredibly successful producer Jerry Finn has been in the hospital for the past month after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage. This past Saturday, Finn’s family made the decision to take the 38-year-old producer off life support according to Billboard, with a friend commenting: “Even though he...
The Gaslight Anthem stream The '59 Sound
Fans of The Gaslight Anthem, rejoice: The soulful New Jersey punk four-piece are now streaming their long awaited new album, The ’59 Sound, online. Head over to their MySpace page to listen.
The band will soon be out on the road supporting the record with Rise Against, Thrice, and Alkaline Trio; the dates...
Underoath reveal fall tour with Saosin, the Devil Wears Prada
Yesterday’s nonstop tour news not enough for you? How about this: Christian metalcore goliaths Underoath have released the routing for their headlining tour this fall, and it’s a bonafide doozy. Coming with the Florida-based sextet are Saosin, the Devil Wears Prada, P.O.S. and Person L. Phew! That is one heck of a lineup. Dates: 10/15...
Death of Tickle Me Pink bassist ruled as heroin overdose
After a month of speculation, the coroner has finally revealed the cause of death for Tickle Me Pink bassist Johnny Schou, who passed away July 1. According to Larimer County Chief Deputy Coroner Diane Fairman, Schou overdosed on heroin, reports the Denver Post.
Tickle Me Pink are currently touring with Scary Kids Scaring Kids...
AP Exclusive: Go backstage at Warped with Norma Jean!
When Warped Tour rolled through Cleveland a few weeks back, we hauled out our video camera and tracked down some of our favorite musicians for impromptu, on-the-spot Q&As. This is the second installment in our "Backstage At Warped" video series, featuring Norma Jean frontman Cory Brandan. Check it out below, watch part one with Jack’s...