Responding to intolerance, hate: "Do it in a way that is not condescending, [but] with compassion"
In a new think-piece from Punk Out, a very important quote from Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail is brought to light. When responding to intolerance and hate, “do it in a way that is not condescending, [but] with compassion. Anyone who’s upset is afraid,” he said during Punk Out’s discussion group at the Wantagh date of Warped Tour....
Slayer given exhibit at Smithsonian Institute's National Museum Of American History
Metal icons Slayer have been given an in-depth profiling at the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum Of American History. Dubbed Slayer: The Origins Of Thrash, the project is part of the Places Of Musical Innovation exhibit. You can check out a video from the museum that details the band’s career below. Read more: AP celebrates 30 years...
YouTube videos won't initially max-out at 301 views anymore—here's why
In July, we explained to you the anomaly of why YouTube videos initially max-out at 301 views. Now, the company have revealed that video’s view counters will be updated in a more real-time fashion, with the exception of bot-based hits, which will still have to go through a verification process. Essentially, this means that view...
Beach Slang announce debut album, stream "Bad Art & Weirdo Ideas"
Following a pair of impressive EPs and a wait that has felt like forever for their rapidly growing fanbase, Philadelphia's Beach Slang have finally announced their debut full-length, The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us. The album will be released on October 30 through Polyvinyl Records. Pre-orders are available now and likely...
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die announce new LP, 'Harmlessness'
Hot off the recent seven-inch release of Death To New Years and an excellent split with Rozwell Kid, emo marvels The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die have announced their full-length follow-up to 2013's well-received Whenever, If Ever. Read more: Pianos Become The Teeth, the World Is A Beautiful Place announce co-headlining...
The Hotelier announce fall headlining tour dates with Runaway Brother, more
Following their upcoming stint on the Get Up Kids' 20th anniversary tour, Massachusetts emo rockers the Hotelier have announced a fall headlining tour that will run throughout October and November across the U.S. and Canada. Joining the band for support will be Runaway Brother, Oso Oso and The Spirit Of The Beehive. You can find...
Rare demo tape from Kurt Cobain's pre-Nirvana band surfaces online
Before Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana, he fronted a band called Fecal Matter. The group, which also consisted of future Melvins drummer Dale Crover on bass, only released one demo throughout their time together, titled Illiteracy Will Prevail. (Kurt had just dropped out of high school at the time.) Read more: Almost all of new Kurt Cobain...
Is Dave Grohl a secret member of this mysterious metal band?
Let’s talk about Ghost. First off, they’re a Swedish metal band that formed in 2008. Nothing our of the ordinary there, right? Sweden has a fairly rich history of metal. And while the band’s music can be considered straightforward when it comes to the heavier realm of music, it is their appearance that seems to...
Pierce The Veil perform with August Burns Red vocalist, unnecessary-yet-awesome heaviness ensues
At the Denver date of Warped Tour, YouTuber Jarrod Alonge captured this incredibly unnecessary-yet-awesome moment of August Burns Red’s Jake Luhrs introducing Pierce The Veil to a new, unchartered realm of destruction. Watch below as Jake joins the band for their performance of “Caraphernelia.” Watch: Pierce The Veil perform at the 2015 APMAs Jake Luhrs...