Throwback Thursday: French horns, Brand New and band tattoos with Candy Hearts
What were you up to a decade or more ago? In our new weekly Throwback Thursday video series, bands tell you what they were wearing, watching, playing and doing back in the day. In their last Throwback Thursday segment, Candy Hearts took on nü metal and shitty '90s board games. This time, they dive into a music-themed...
"It was almost like picking up where I left off"—Andrew McMahon on his new project and fatherhood
ANDREW McMAHON has gone through many changes in the past few years: retiring the Jack's Mannequin moniker, striking out as an independent artist, moving back to Orange County from Los Angeles and becoming a dad to a little girl, Cecilia. (Adorable proof of the latter on his Instagram.) On October 14, the songwriter officially starts the...
Garrett Klahn (Texas Is The Reason) joins Rise Records, streams first solo song
Garrett Klahn, best known as Texas Is The Reason's frontman, but also a member of Copper, Solea, New Rising Sons, Atlantic/Pacific and Felled Trees (whew, did we forget anything?) has officially joined Rise Records. His first release is a one-song seven-inch for “I Don’t Care At All,” which will be the precursor to his debut solo...
GWAR have a female vocalist now
UPDATE: According to a press release from GWAR, Vulvatron is not exactly the new frontwoman of the band (though it does look like she's one of the vocalists); she will have a “more mysterious” role (defined in the press release as “head bitch in charge”). Read part of the press release: “GWAR, the most brutal...
Emarosa release "I'll Just Wait" music video
Earlier this month Emarosa released their highly anticipated third full-length album, Versus, on Rise Records. Today, the band have released a brand new music video for “I'll Just Wait,” which is taken directly from the record. You can check out the clip below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! If you haven't yet, you...
Rumored new Slipknot drummer called “s**tbag” by Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace
Heavy rumors (and images to back it up) have been circulating that Max Weinberg’s son, Jay Weinberg, is the new drummer of Slipknot (pictured). It is not officially confirmed yet, though. Weinberg used to be the drummer for Florida punks Against Me! until he left the band in 2012. Back in January, Agaisnt Me! frontwoman Laura Jane...
Matty Mullins releases new song, "More Of You"
Memphis May Fire frontman Matty Mullins has released the fourth track from his upcoming self-titled solo album, titled “More Of You.” The record will be released next week on September 23 via Rise Records. Pre-orders are still available for purchase. Check out the latest track below and let us know what you think! In case you missed...
Here’s a closer look at all the new Slipknot masks
Slipknot have released a new video that reveals a close, detailed look at each members new mask. We caught our first look at the new masks in the band’s latest video for “The Devil In I”—a video that led to the discovery of their new bassist’s identity. Check out the masks below, and let us...
Xerxes debut new song, "Knife"
Xerxes have debuted “Knife” from their upcoming album, Collision Blonde, which is due out on October 21 via No Sleep Records. You can check out the track's premiere, or give it a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pre-orders for Collision Blonde are on sale now. The record was co-produced by Evan Weiss (You Blew It!, the...