August 16, 2015

Showdown of the century, Dad Wars with Gerard Way vs. Mark Hoppus, was great while it lasted

Put down your popcorn, folks. What was gearing up to be an excellent cardigan-based social media showdown between noted internet dads Gerard Way and Mark Hoppus has ended before it even began. It all started last week when Gerard Way tweeted his million-plus followers to help him track down a Ralph Lauren cardigan—the pinnacle of...

Former Misfits guitarist diagnosed with cancer

Dez Cadena, legendary punk guitarist and former member of both Misfits and Black Flag, has been diagnosed with cancer. A GoFundMe page has been started to raise money to offset Cadena's medical bills. An official statement has been posted to the fundraising page: Dez has just finished debilitating radiation treatments, and is confident he will...

Here's the new, beautifully-illustrated movie poster for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Throughout the years, the Star Wars franchise has had a pretty set way of doing things. For instance, each film in the series has a Drew Struzan-illustrated movie poster which features the protagonists posing with their sabers in action-ready stances, while the main villain lurks in the shadows. This weekend at Disney's D23 convention, we got...

Restorations perform Tiny Desk Session for NPR—watch

The latest band to hit NPR's Tiny Desk Sessions is Restorations. The band strips down their typically huge rock sound in favor of a more gentle, acoustic vibe, fitting for NPR's aesthetic.  Read more: Microwave sign to SideOneDummy, touring with You Blew It! and Sorority Noise The band performs stripped-down versions of “Separate Songs,” “Tiny Prayers,” and “The Future.”...

Crossfaith release eclectic music video for "Devil's Party"

Japanese rockers Crossfaith have released their latest track. You can watch the heavily-stylized video for “Devil's Party” below. Read more: Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo joins Crossfaith for new single, “Ghost In The Mirror” “Devil's Party” comes from the band's highly-anticipated new record, Xeno, which is due out on September 18 via Razor and Tie. You can pre-order...