House Boat (Dear Landlord, the Ergs!, Steinways) release '21st Century Breakroom' rock opera
House Boat, the pop-punk supergroup featuring current and former members of Dear Landlord, the Ergs!, the Steinways and others, have released a nine-minute “rock opera” titled 21st Century Breakroom (almost certainly a riff on Green Day's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown). The song can be streamed below; vinyl copies are available here. 21st Century Breakroom...
Such Gold perform new song live
Video of Such Gold performing a new song live can be seen below. The band's new album Misadventures is due out Aug. 14 via Razor & Tie.
Members of Escape The Fate, Asking Alexandria and more comment on Guns N' Roses
Artistdirect has published a massive feature in which bands talk about the influence of Guns N' Roses–or more directly, the band's debut Appetite For Destruction. Here are some highlights: “Robert Ortiz of Escape The Fate: Are you kidding me? Guns N' Roses is everything. They've been my favorite band since I was born. Appetite for...
Jonas Ladekjaer (Emarosa) talks the band's future, Jonny Craig
Emarosa guitarist Jonas Ladekjaer recently talked about the band's future, as well as former frontman (and AP 288 cover star) Jonny Craig, in a new interview: “What is the singer situation? Do you guys have any leads for a replacement? A few times we’ve been so close we could almost pack up the van and go!...
PUJOL - UNITED STATES OF BEING
PUJOL United States Of Being Nashville’s Daniel Pujol is a kindred spirit of the Hold Steady’s Craig Finn. Both use punk-informed rock as a backdrop for coming-of-age lyrics, and the enjoyment of both hinges on one’s opinion of their gravelly, sometimes monotone voices. On the former MEEMAW band member and current all-caps enthusiast’s debut full...
Ryan Key (Yellowcard) has foot surgery, will sit onstage to start Warped Tour
Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key recently underwent foot surgery and will be seated onstage for the first couple of shows of Vans Warped Tour, which kicks off June 16 in Salt Lake City. Here's what Key had to say about it: “Hey everyone. I have some unfortunate news. It is nothing too serious, but I had...
Drummer Andrew Carlston no longer in Chelsea Grin
Drummer Andrew Carlston has left Chelsea Grin. The split appears to be amicable. Carlston offered a tweet to announce his departure: So i will no longer be playing with Chelsea Grin. It has been an amazing journey with the band and wish them the best! — Andrew carlston (@drummer_grin) June 5, 2012 No explanation from...
The Offspring answer fan questions in new video
Dexter Holland and Noodles of the Offspring recently sat down to answer some fan questions. The video can be seen here. The band's new album Days Go By is due out June 26.
Wolves At The Gate stream new song "Dead Man"
Wolves At The Gate are streaming a new song titled “Dead Man” at their Facebook page. The band's new album Captors is due out July 3 via Solid State.