Issues, the Devil Wears Prada, others to release new albums in 2016
Rise Records has shared a brief look into 2016 by revealing Issues, the Devil Wears Prada, Memphis May Fire and others will be releasing new albums. They have some surprises in store as well. Read the statement below and let us know which records you’re excited for. Read more: Police called to metal house show, tell...
Our Last Night count down their top 10 holiday movies
The holidays are here, and Our Last Night are stoked to watch some of their favorite movies. With plot points in their faves that include: killing Santa, creepy claymation, inappropriate Christmas dinners and emotional puppets, things could get mad-weird for OLN this year. Which of these movies will you be watching for the holidays? — Video/Editing: Bobby Makar Direction/Interview:...
Transit cancel upcoming tour
Transit have canceled their upcoming tour of the United Kingdom and mainland of Europe. Shane Henderson of Valencia and Daisyhead were scheduled to serve as support. The band released a statement on the cancelation, which they concluded with a thank-you to fans for supporting them in “struggling times.” You can read the statement in full...
Frankie Palmeri releases statement: "This is not the end of Emmure"
Emmure vocalist Frankie Palmeri has released a statement on Facebook regarding the decision of all other members to leave the band. Read it below. Read more: Ex-Emmure bassist reveals story behind band’s four-member exit (exclusive) “Well I think I have left you all waiting in suspense long enough. I want to first start out by saying...
Hilarious Twitter account reimagines Star Wars villain as emo kid
Twitter is a wondrous place, filled with things you never thought would actually come to fruition. Need an example? Someone has launched a Kylo Ren parody account that reimagines the Star Wars villain as an emo kid—an it’s absolutely hilarious. You can check out some notable tweets below. Read more: It looks like Anakin Skywalker was...
I See Stars release statement on member changes
I See Stars have released a statement regarding their recent lineup changes. Former guitarist Jimmy Gregerson and screamer/keyboardist Zach Johnson recently released statements that claimed they had been asked to leave the band. I See Stars’ comment on the situation can be read below. Read more: I See Stars asked screamer, guitarist to leave band ...
Metal influences and impressions of the US: Q&A with BABYMETAL
Most metal bands don’t rock pigtails and tutus while they’re head-banging, but then again: Most metal bands don’t look and sound like Fifth Harmony backed by Slipknot. Japan’s BABYMETAL perform choreography reminiscent of ‘90s girl bands in front of a four-piece band packing a heavy metal arsenal. The heavy-metal/teen-pop hybrid group are set to release...
Brendon Urie on why Sinatra is more punk than your favorite band
When you think Frank Sinatra, you may think more “jazz” than “punk,” but Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie is here to make the case that his idol may be more more himself a punk than bands whose music fits the genre. “Sinatra didn't give a fuck,” Urie says, explaining that his unwavering loyalty to his...
Green Day launch coffee company because even punks like caffeine
According to The Financial Times, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt have been hard at work preparing to launch a new coffee roasting company, Oakland Coffee Works. Read More: Green Day re-releasing American Idiot on vinyl for Black Friday Though despite what Green Day fans may expect, the secret ingredient to this coffee isn't 409,...