ABR’s Jake Luhrs is matching HeartSupport donations for Giving Tuesday
[Photo credit: Lily P. McLaughlin] August Burns Red have had a pretty spectacular day: The band were nominated for Best Metal Performance for their song “Invisible Enemy” at the 2018 Grammys. In an effort to give back to the fans who have given them so much love, frontman Jake Luhrs has decided to celebrate Giving Tuesday the...
Turns out 73 percent of young people do not want phones banned at shows
Using phones at shows is a bigger discussion that’s been on the forefront in the past few years, recently reignited after A Perfect Circle kicked out more than 60 fans who violated their “no photos” policy. So, UK ticket outlet Skiddle conducted a survey with 1,200 customers to get their thoughts on using phones at gigs,...
Here’s how the Grammys sort artists into genre categories
Nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were revealed this morning, and Avenged Sevenfold, August Burns Red, Code Orange and Nothing More are among the many artists to be recognized this year. If you’ve ever browsed through the categories and wondered why Metallica are categorized as “Rock” and not “Metal” or how one artist can...
Too Close To Touch drop a new song and other news you might have missed today
Watch new music videos from Too Close To Touch and Worriers—plus, don’t miss tour announcements from Passion Pit, Marilyn Manson and more. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: A Day To Remember announce tour with Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse, The Devil Wears Prada 1. Too Close To Touch debut...
SWMRS share free zine with tips on maintaining safety at shows
[Photo by: swmrs/Instagram] We already knew SWMRS were a cool band, and their newest project proves that to be the case. The band have released a zine that they’ll be giving away at the rest of their shows about how to maintain safety at the concert. “Pro tip: Abusers of all kinds—you should leave now or you...
GWAR got thousands of fans to sign up for bone marrow donor registry
[Photo credit: Rachel Naomi] Earlier this year, GWAR guitarist Michael Derks, better known by his stage name, BälSäc the Jaws ‘o Death, shared that he’s battling a rare bone marrow disorder that’ll require a bone marrow transplant. And in response, GWAR fans have done all they can to help by signing up for the bone marrow...
Marilyn Manson, BABYMETAL, Black Veil Brides, more announced for Download Festival
Download Festival is shaping up to be seriously epic. After announcing headliners Avenged Sevenfold, Guns N' Roses and Ozzy Osbourne, they have announced a number of other bands that have us stoked: Marilyn Manson, Parkway Drive, Rise Against, BABYMETAL, Alexisonfire and more. Read more: 8 reasons why Download Festival is giving us serious FOMO Other bands headed to the...
Portugal. The Man break record for most weeks at No. 1 on Alt Songs Chart
[Photo credit: Facebook] A massive congrats are in order for Portugal. The Man. Not only were they nominated for “Feel It Still” in, surprisingly, the Pop Duo/Group Performance category for the 2018 Grammys, but they’ve now broken the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs airplay chart. Read more: Portugal. The Man’s...
PEARS guitarist is offering to write, record you a song
[Photo by: Krousky Peutebatre-pictures/PEARS Facebook] If you’re hoping to gift someone (or, honestly, yourself) with something nice and original for the holidays, then PEARS’ vocalist/guitarist Brian Pretus might just have you covered. Read more: Watch Direct Hit’s “Blood on Your Tongue” and PEARS’ “Arduous Angel” get gory in dual video Now that the band have wrapped...