He Is Legend premiere new song, "Smoker Scoff"
He Is Legend are set to release their highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Heavy Fruit, on August 19 via Tragic Hero Records. The band have premiered yet another brand new song from the effort, titled “Smoker Scoff.” The track joins “Miserable Company,” “ABRACADABRA” and “This Will Never Work,” as singles that have been released from the record thus far. You...
“You don’t want to blow it in front of Joan Jett”–All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth on the APMAs
Of all the performances at Monday’s AP Music Awards, All Time Low definitely had the most scene-packed set. The Baltimore band performed a medley of songs including their own hit “Dear Maria, Count Me In”; Yellowcard's “Lights And Sounds” with Ryan Key and Sean Mackin; and New Found Glory's “All Downhill From Here” with New...
Colossus (Facedown Records) announce new album, 'Badlands'
Sioux Falls, SD Christian metal outfit, Colossus, will release their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, Badlands, on September 16 via Facedown Records. The band have revealed the record's artwork and track listing, which you can check out, along with a teaser video, below. In case you missed it, you can get a taste of the record on...
Courtney Love says work on Kurt Cobain biopic should start within a year
In an interview this week with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Courtney love said that production on a biopic about legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain could begin within the next year. Love stated that she’d be involved in the process, as would Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean, and his former bandmates in Nirvana. “The biopic should start...
And the best Fall Out Boy album of all time is…
If there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s animated GIFs of cats. If there’s a second thing the internet loves, it’s arguing about everything, all the time, forever and ever. Thus, our new debate column is born! Next up: APMAs headlining act Fall Out Boy. What do you think their best album is? Here’s what...
Basement stream 'Further Sky' EP
The UK's Basement are streaming their brand new Further Sky EP, which is available from Run For Cover Records. Their comeback came as a surprise to fans when the lead single, “Summer’s Colour,” was released out of the blue. Additionally, the effort includes “Jet” and “Animal Nitrate” (Suede cover). Starting tomorrow, the band embark on their Australian, Japan and U.S....
Craig Owens’ Blackstar backstage interview with CM Punk at the APMAs
Craig Owens of Chiodos chats with our Blackstar backstage lounge host CM Punk after presenting the award for Best Vocalist to Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco. Owens talks about the who’s the biggest party band at the APMAs and the new Chiodos album, Devil. If you missed it, watch Owens present the Best Vocalist...
Watch Brendon Urie’s Blackstar backstage interview after winning the APMA for Best Vocalist
After performing with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra at the APMAs, Brendon Urie heads backstage to talk to Keith Buckley and Jason Aalon Butler at the Blackstar Amplification artist lounge, and get some props from Coolio. If you missed it, watch Urie open the APMAs with Frank Sinatra’s “Luck Be A Lady” and “Fly Me To The...
Meridian (Victory Records) stream new song, "Everything That Kept Me Moving"
Victory Records newcomers Meridian are streaming “Everything That Kept Me Moving” from the Awful Truth, their new studio album due out September 2, 2014. Pre-orders are available from the label. “We're honored to share the same home as so many legendary bands. We are excited to get to work on our full length debut”, comments vocalist Chris Evanko.