10 Essential albums of 2013
Throughout the past calendar year, we’ve reviewed close to 500 albums between our print and web arms. Needless to say, that’s a lot of rock. Our editorial team listens to music like it’s our job, primarily because it is–which is why we feel confident that the following 10 albums are the best music 2013 had...
“No. I did not save your life”—Chris Motionless on insincere music culture
Motionless In White frontman Chris Motionless recently went on a pretty lengthy rant in a post on his personal blog. The singer expressed his frustrations on a number of issues from the insincere culture of music to “inspirational” bands and clothing lines. You can read the full post from Chris Motionless below: “Recess is over. As usual,...
Best Coast release "This Lonely Morning" lyric video
Best Coast have released a new tennis-themed lyric video for “This Lonely Morning,” a single from the group's latest release, Fade Away, via Funny Or Die. Though “mini album” Fade Away was just released, the duo are already hard at work on a full-length followup, helmed by producer Butch Walker, which is expected to arrive in early 2014. Check out...
Crossfaith release “Countdown To Hell” live music video, announce Hellfest 2014 appearance
Osaka, Japan’s Crossfaith have released a music video for the song “Countdown To Hell” from their latest album, Apocalyze. Check out the video below and pick up Apocalyze on iTunes! The band also announced they will be playing Hellfest 2014 in Clisson, France which takes place June 20-22. A few other artists scheduled to play...
Exclusive Recipe: Pierce The Veil's Ghost Pepper Hot Wings
Pierce The Veil are quite the hot sauce enthusiasts. The band’s collection has grown to include flavors En Fuego, Diablo Verde, Ragin' Cajun and Ghost Pepper. Now, the band are ready to share a special recipe for their Ghost Pepper flavor. Check out the recipe for Ghost Pepper Hot Wings below: INGREDIENTS 12 chicken wings 3/4...
'Paramore' producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen to fill in for Jeremy Davis on holiday tour
Paramore have announced that bassist Jeremy Davis will be absent from the group's short run of radio-sponsored U.S. holiday shows, which kicks off tonight in Philadelphia. Davis and wife Kathryn Camsey Davis are expecting their first child in a matter of weeks, and have opted to spend time in Kathryn's native England with family. Filling in for Jeremy...
Anti-Flag stream unreleased demo song "I Hate People Like You"
Anti-Flag stream an unreleased demo from 1992, “I Hate People Like You” in celebration of their 20 year anniversary. The 20 Years of Hell 7″ vinyl/online subscription series, which was announced earlier this year will include six digital Archives EPs of rare and unreleased material. Pick up the series here and get it for a...
Hopeless Records celebrates 20 years
Hopeless Records celebrates its 20th anniversary today. Hopeless has become a home to many artists such as The Wonder Years, Taking Back Sunday, The Used, Dillinger Four, All Time Low and Bayside. Label founder and president Louis Posen remarks: “There is a proverb that says, ‘If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’...
Brand New add two more December shows, address ticketing issues
Brand New have added two more December tour dates to the four pre-existing west and east coast dates. The two additional dates are December 8 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA, and December 22 at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Regular tickets for the Brooklyn show go on sale today at 2 EST. It...