What, exactly, is a "hater"?
In today’s world, it seems as though hate and intolerance are spewed from every crevice and cavity imaginable. Those that emit such negativity are commonly labeled “haters”. But what exactly defines a “hater”? A new essay from The Chronicle Of Higher Education, titled Be A Lover, attempts to break down the “hater” mentality. “A hater...
Ernie Ball Presents “The Sound Of Warped” featuring PVRIS
In part seven of Ernie Ball's “The Sound Of Warped” series, PVRIS guitarist Alex Babinski discusses using effects, how he was inspired by bands like Circa Survive, his gear setup and more. He also does a quick playthrough of the chorus of “St. Patrick,” demonstrating the differences between the original arrangement and a stripped down one. Check...
"It feels right": Sum 41's Deryck Whibley and Brownsound discuss reuniting
Photo by Grizzlee Martin When Sum 41 stormed the stage at the APMAs, DMC wasn’t the only notable guest onstage: With no fanfare or advance warning, guitarist Dave “Brownsound” Baksh—who had left the band in 2006—bounded onstage at the end of “In Too Deep” and helped the group launch right into “Fat Lip,” Turns out,...
Five Finger Death Punch manager issues statement on domestic violence claims surrounding singer
In light of the recent domestic violence allegations surrounding Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody, the band’s manager has issued an official statement on their behalf, (via Loudwire). “Nobody in Five Finger Death Punch condones domestic violence or abuse of any kind,” writes Allen Kovac. “The media attention is rife with false allegations and...
Alesana announce U.S. headlining tour with iwrestledabearonce, others
To further support their recently released third concept album, Confessions, North Carolina “sweetcore” band Alesana have announced an 18-date headlining tour presented by Revival Recordings and Artery Global. The band will be joined by iwrestledabearonce, ENTHEOS, Artifex Pereo and Cabaret Runaway as the tour begins in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 30, never moving west of...
Spoiler alert: 'Toy Story 4' plot revealed
During the D23 expo, Disney’s John Lasseter revealed the plot details for Toy Story 4. “It’s a love story with Woody and—and this is news—Bo Peep,” said Lasseter. “At Pixar and at Disney, we only make sequels if we come up with a story that’s as good or better than the original. That’s our rule. We...
The White Noise sign to Fearless Records, release new single "Bloom"
The White Noise have signed to Fearless Records. The band has released a new single called “Bloom” on iTunes, which you can check out via a music video below. Read more: Fearless Records signs Movements “Proud to be a part of the Fearless Records family,” says vocalist Shawn Walker. “Excited for everyone to hear what we've...
Slipknot's Corey Taylor wants to expand Knotfest to the rest of North America
In a new interview with Musik Universe at Heavy Montreal, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor spoke a bit about the band's Knotfest festival and their plans for the future. Taylor announces that the band would like to find a way to expand the show to the rest of North America, and make it more of a...
Man arrested after local Texas metal show turns violent with multiple stabbings
A local metal show at the Austin, Texas record store Trailer Space Records turned violent after an argument reportedly erupted between attendees in a mosh pit. Once things escalated, both parties were told to leave the venue by owner Spot Long, as KVUE reports. [Photo via Austin Police Department] Read more: Knife wielding man beaten unconscious by...