Paramore "making an album" with original drummer?
Earlier this month, Paramore posted two pictures with former drummer Zac Farro. In both photos, Paramore members Hayley Williams and Taylor York were eating with Farro. Today, the band posted a photo on their socials with the caption “Lunch is over//Making an album.” Check it out below. Since “lunch is over,” does this mean that...
Issues drummer covers Pokemon theme song with Pokemon drum kit
Before heading out on Vans Warped Tour next week, Issues are giving fans a taste of what’s to come—and it’s pretty awesome. Read more: Someone is making old Burger King toys into Game Boy Colors The band just release a video of drummer Josh Manuel covering the Pokémon theme song on a pretty sweet custom Pokémon...
Milestones sign to Fearless Records, share new song
Hailing from Manchester, British pop-punk outfit Milestones have signed to Fearless Records. To celebrate, the quintet released a new song “Nothing Left.” Check it out below, and let us know what you think! Read more: Volumes sign to Fearless Records, release first song with new vocalist Milestones' debut EP Equal Measures, which includes “Nothing Left,” drops...
Sum 41 talk when they got signed, their first time on Warped Tour, more
For part two of Sum 41's MI Conversation Series, the band sat down with Ryan Downey to talk about being signed to a major label in the '90s and getting their break on Warped Tour. They recount setting up the tent at Warped back in the day, and watching their band grow. They also talk...
Ex-Avenged Sevenfold drummer speaks out on being "let go" from band
Former Avenged Sevenfold drummer Arin Ilejay has spoken out about being “let go” from the band in a new interview with Rolling Stone. “I was totally shocked and scared out of my mind when [A7X guitarist] Synyster Gates called me to let me go,” he said. “I was like, 'Oh my God! My wife is...
Op-ed: Re-evaluating the scene's culture of artist-fan interaction in the wake of tragedy
The senseless murder of YouTube star and The Voice alum Christina Grimmie shook artists and fans alike. After all, music in the modern day thrives on musician-to-fan interaction, either via social media platforms or meet-and-greets with signings and photo-ops. One of the scene's biggest emblems, Warped Tour, is a hub of musician-to-fan meetings, hugs and expressions of love...
Silent Planet set out to conquer prejudices with new track "Orphan"
Silent Planet has teamed up with Alt Press to premiere the new music video for their track “Orphan.” The single is taken off their upcoming album, Everything Was Sound. The metalcore band tackles complex issues with their lyrics. Vocalist Garrett Russell opened up about the meaning behind “Orphan,” saying the song examines prejudices between different cultures...
Architects cancel tour with Counterparts, Sworn In, Make Them Suffer
Following the cancellation of their European festival tour, Architects have now also canceled their upcoming North American tour with Counterparts, Sworn In and Make Them Suffer. Read more: The 15 best screamers in modern metalcore An official statement from the band can be read below. Counterparts have provided further confirmation of the cancellation and are working...
Taking Back Sunday, New Found Glory, Real Friends, more featured on Orlando benefit compilation
The aptly named Forever Beautiful: A Collection Of Love For Orlando is a benefit compilation released today by 49 of our favorite artists on Bandcamp. Proceeds of the compilation will support victims of the devastating Pulse shooting through the OneOrlando fund. Donate for a copy of the compilation here, and read the collective statement from the participating...