Better Off sign to Equal Vision Records; announce seven-inch, 'Meth Head'
Nashville, TN's Better Off have officially signed to Equal Vision Records and will release a brand new seven-inch single, titled Meth Head, on October 27. Pre-orders will be on sale soon. In the meantime, you can check out the single's artwork below. Singer/guitarist Luke Granered spoke on the band’s signing to Equal Vision, saying, “We are so excited to...
Beach Slang - Cheap Thrills On A Dead End Street EP
Beach Slang Cheap Thrills On A Dead End Street EP Until the Replacements release that reunion record—or Jawbreaker decide to get back together—fans of shaggy, melodic punk have to be content with Philadelphia's Beach Slang. That's no lame consolation prize, though: The band's second stellar 2014 EP produced by Descendents' Stephen Egerton, Cheap Thrills On...
12 Bands That Broke Out Of—But Never Abandoned—The Scene
“The Scene” is as nebulous a term as they come, but for purposes of this article, we’re going to define it as such: • The culture in which AP has been firmly entrenched for the past decade-plus that has a strong overlap with Warped Tour, as well as similar festivals/events like Taste Of Chaos, Riot...
Slipknot explain why this year's Knotfest will purposely smell of burning camel excrement
Slipknot are scheduled to host their third annual Knotfest music festival on October 24-26 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre & Campgrounds in San Bernardino, CA. In a recent press release, it has been revealed the fest will have an “official smell” this year. What is that “official smell?” Burning camel poop, of course. “Knotfest has its own aroma that will infest...
A Skylit Drive post "Save Me Tragedy" acoustic video
A Skylit Drive have posted an acoustic performance video for their song, “Save Me Tragedy,” which was released on the band's latest full-length effort, Rise, in 2013 via Tragic Hero Records. You can check out the video below, and let us know what you think. In case you missed it, ASD have also posted an acoustic video...
Krewella being sued for $5 million by former member
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kris Trindl (a.k.a. Rain Man), is no longer a member of EDM group Krewella and is suing the remaining members for at least $5 million in damages. EDM.com reports that Trindl's lawsuit states the following: “Kris used alcohol to try to cope with the pressure. By late summer of 2013,...
As It Is sign to Fearless Records
UK pop-rock upstarts As It Is have inked a deal with Fearless Records for the release of their upcoming full-length album, which they are heading into the studio to record with James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Dashboard Confessional) next week. The new album will follow their latest, entirely crowd funded release This Mind Of Mind. You can check out a signing video...
XTRMST (Davey and Jade of AFI’s hardcore band) announce debut album
AFI vocalist Davey Havok and guitarist Jade Puget will release the self-titled debut album from their new straight-edge hardcore band, XTRMST, November 18 via Dim Mak Records (Steve Aoki’s label). “Jade and I have been talking about starting a straight edge hardcore band for years,” says Havok. “We started writing and recording in early 2012...
Funeral For A Friend announce new album, 'Chapter And Verse;' stream single
Funeral For A Friend will release their seventh studio album, Chapter And Verse, on January 19, 2015. In anticipation, the band have launched pre-orders for the record through their pledge music campaign. All pre-order purchases include an instant download of the record's single, “You've Got A Bad Case Of The Religions,” which you can stream below. Be...