Matt Skiba talks new Blink-182 album, possibly becoming a “permanent member”
In a recent interview with Alternative Nation, Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba openly discussed what it’s been like replacing singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge in Blink-182. Skiba addressed the possibility of Blink making a new album with him, his “member status” in the band and if there’s any bad blood with DeLonge. Read more: Blink-182 in talks...
CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry responds to rape threats
CHVRCHES singer Lauren Mayberry recently responded to a horrific rape threat by posting it on her personal Instagram account and offering a lengthy response. “I am not going anywhere,” Mayberry said. “So bring it on, motherfuckers. Let's see who blinks first.” In 2013, Mayberry penned an op-ed for The Guardian about the sexist abuse she’d...
Burn, Madball, Earth Crisis, Turnstile, Sick Of It All, more to play Black N' Blue Bowl 2015
The countdown to New York City's premiere hardcore festival is now under a month away. The two-day event known as Black N' Blue Bowl 2015 will be headlined by the Regulators (Darryl Jenifer and Dr. Know of Bad Brains with John Joseph and Mackie Jayson of Cro-Mags) and BURN, respectively. The latter are getting the most heads psyched up this year, and for good...
Versus The World premiere new single, “A Brooklyn Rooftop” (exclusive)
Cali punks Versus The World are teaming up with AP to bring you their new single, “A Brooklyn Rooftop.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Homesick/Roadsick, which comes out June 23 on Kung Fu Records. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) Check out the song below, and let us know your thoughts. Read...
Here's how bad 'Friends' would've been in 2015
Chances are, you've probably come across this clip somewhere within your social media realm recently. This fan-made video shows just how bad Friends would've been if it took place in 2015. Honestly, we're not sure if we should laugh or cry. I mean, could you imagine Joey on Tinder? Or even just Instagram? Despite this cringe-worthy perspective,...
Lower Than Atlantis release gooey video for "Words Don't Come So Easily"
The UK's Lower Than Atlantis have premiered a sticky new music video for “Words Don't Come So Easily,” which follows videos for “Criminal,” “English Kids In America” and “Here We Go.” All are culled from the band's self-titled fourth full-length album, out now on Sony Music (regular and deluxe versions available on iTunes). We recently featured the LTA...
Counterparts to release new album on Pure Noise Records later this year
Counterparts will release their fourth studio album later this year through Pure Noise Records. Signing with the label, they join the likes of the Story So Far, Four Year Strong and many others. Review: Counterparts – The Difference Between Hell And Home Additionally, the band will release the new LP through New Damage in Canada. “We're happy...
Upon This Dawning say drummer left band via text message
Upon This Dawning have parted ways with drummer Chris Deets, claiming he left the band via text message a few days ago. This has forced them to miss the first three dates of their upcoming tour with Ice Nine Kills. Fans can rest assured, however, as they will be performing all of the dates following. Read...
Hayley Williams, Gerard Way defend Frances Bean Cobain on Twitter
At the premiere of the new Kurt Cobain documentary, Montage Of Heck, Tuesday night, Frances Bean Cobain, who’s usually pretty media shy, gave an unexpected and admirable speech. “The reason I’ve been able to watch it six times is because of the film [director Brett Morgen] made,” Cobain said. “I didn’t know Kurt … He...