WikiLeaks reveals that Tom DeLonge emailed the Clinton campaign about UFOs
It's no secret that Tom DeLonge, of Blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves, focuses much effort on aliens and UFOs. However, here's something that actually was a secret until WikiLeaks revealed it: DeLonge sent cryptic emails presumably about UFOs to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, John Podesta (via Gizmodo). Read more: Tom DeLonge is going to...
Death Cab For Cutie release one-off single to throw shade at Donald Trump
The day after the United States held its Second Presidential Debate, Death Cab For Cutie have released a new track, in which they are basically calling out Donald Trump. The one-off single, titled “Million Dollar Loan”, is a reference to the notorious quote Trump gave early in his campaign last year, where he claimed to...
An open letter to bands: Here’s why you shouldn’t skip small towns
[Photo by Bryce Hall] Take a look at nearly any major tour routing, and you’ll likely see a lot of the same familiar cities. However, often between those bigger cities are tons of smaller stops that go unnoticed. While bands compete for attention in saturated scenes, those of us working to build and sustain music...
Real Friends and Knuckle Puck frontmen team up for adorable kids' song about sharing—listen
After announcing that Real Friends’ Dan Lambton and Knuckle Puck’s Joe Taylor would be featured on the new Sparrow Sleeps pop-punk children’s album Sparrow and Friends Start A Band!, we couldn’t wait to hear their track, “Sharing Is Cool.” Well, Rock Sound shared the track this morning, and it’s just as adorable as we could...
7 major moments in the history of moshing
[Photo by Bryce Hall] We’ve all done it—thrown ourselves into a heaving pit of thrashing bodies at our favorite show, that is. Moshing is an integral part of the live experience at rock shows, and whether you’re still one of the first to pitch into the chaos at gigs, or you prefer to stand and...
Enter Shikari's surprise, heavy track makes a statement—listen
British rockers Enter Shikari dropped a suprise track—and it makes a statement. Have a listen to “Hoodwinker” and read what frontman Rou Reynolds says about the song's subject matter (via Kerrang!) below. Read more: Enter Shikari get wild for live “Anaesthetist” music video (exclusive) “Every now and then, outside of album releases and their attendant ‘campaigns’, it’s...
We Are The In Crowd members release first new song as Sainte—listen - UPDATED
UPDATE: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 9:05 a.m. EST After just releasing the song on iTunes a few days ago, Sainte has released the video for “Technicolor”. Check it out below: ORIGINAL POST: Monday, Oct. 10 at 8:52 a.m. EST Tay Jardine and the rest of Sainte have been teasing their first song, “Technicolor”, for a...
Floridian blasting Slayer has the most metal response to Hurricane Matthew
Most Floridians responded to Hurricane Matthew by finding safety indoors or evacuating for safety. Except, of course, for Lane Pittman, who took to the streets in Jacksonville with an American flag and Slayer’s “Raining Blood” blasting at full volume. It might be a little crazy, but there's something about the way that hair flows in...
Green Day announce ‘Revolution Radio’ tour
Green Day have announced their 2017 Revolution Radio North American Tour, in support of their latest album Revolution Radio. Against Me! will be providing support for all dates. Read more: Watch Green Day celebrate release of new album with invigorating ‘Tonight Show’ performance Presale tickets will be available to Idiot Nation members Wednesday, Oct. 12...