Dark Sermon to release new album, 'The Oracle'
Dark Sermon will release their new studio album, The Oracle, August 21 via eOne Music/Good Fight Music. “All I can say is that it is certainly a step in a new and interesting direction,” claims frontman Johnny Crowder. “As a whole, it is slower, faster, heavier, more engaging, and more mature than In Tongues. I think we finally...
The Academy Is… are back. Should they make another record?
So it looks like the Academy Is… are back. The band have reunited for a performance at Chicago’s Riot Fest, a gig they’re calling both a “reunion” and “Farwell” show. Well, I certainly hope the latter isn’t true. The last time I saw the band was in 2005—they were headlining over Panic! At The Disco,...
Batman spotted on 'Suicide Squad' set in action—watch
Honestly, you had to have known this was coming. Last night, admist a sea of rumors and allegations, Batman was officially spotted on the set of David Ayer's Suicide Squad for the first time (via Huffington Post). What's even better? He was in action. You can check out a few videos from shocked bystanders below. Obviously, not many...
New Found Glory bought a horse named New Found Glory and saved its life
Here's a feel-good story for you: New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert recently came across an ad for a horse (whose name is also New Found Glory) and purchased it, saving the animal from an impending slaughter (via Billbaord). “Everyone thought it would be great for the band,” Chad tells TMZ. With the aid of Freedom4Horses, NFG completed...
Watch Alex Gaskarth sing National Anthem at Baltimore Orioles baseball game
A few nights ago, All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth kicked off the Baltimore Orioles' game against Houston's Astros by singing the National Anthem. Unfortunately for Alex, his team ended up losing. But he still killed his part. Way to go, dude! You can watch a video of his performance below. Read more: Staind singer messes up...
Four new unsigned bands you should check out this month
Welcome to the second installment of our new AP&R online series. Some of you may be thinking, “Wait. Isn’t this usually in the magazine?” Yes, it is, but we’re upping the ante with this section in our new issues by giving your favorite among our scouted unsigned artists an opportunity for a larger print feature...
Riot Fest Chicago 2015: The Academy Is..., Alexisonfire, Thrice, Atreyu, many more announced
The first wave of bands has been revealed for the Chicago dates of Riot Fest. The Academy Is… (performing Almost Here in full), Alexisonfire, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, the Devil Wears Prada and many others will be playing this year's festival. See the artists announced thus far below. Despite receiving a great amount of support to...