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14 bands who have performed under different names
Can you imagine Fall Out Boy going by any other name? Well, they did, and they certainly weren’t alone. Check out nine bands who have performed under a different name at a secret show, festivals and more. Read more: ‘Black Mirror’ creators “vaguely aware” of Halsey, deny Ashley O. theories 1. Arctic Monkeys – The […]
11 musicians reminisce about playing their first live gig
After forming a band, jamming regularly and writing songs, there comes a point when the group have to take the plunge and perform in front of a captive audience. We let members of the Bronx, Grayscale, Palaye Royale, Cancer Bats, Marmozets, Parkway Drive, Municipal Waste, Deez Nuts, PVRIS, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and the […]
Op-Ed: The Prodigy’s Keith Flint taught the value of self-expression
Imagine seeing Keith Flint at 10 years old. Terrifying doesn’t even begin to cover it. I didn’t know who or what this creature was, but I was stunned. His hair was shaved right down the middle and shaped into devil horns. He had a huge metal septum piercing protruding below his nostrils, and his wide […]
9 musicians relive their worst live performance ever
We’ve all had a bad day “at the office” before. A time that we don’t enjoy looking back at and cringe when we do, remembering what was absolutely not our finest hour is usually made considerably worse by the number of people who were there to witness the catastrophe in motion. We managed to get […]
10 musicians bill their fantasy ‘Celebrity Deathmatch’
Many moons ago, when MTV still mainly played music videos, Celebrity Deathmatch was one of their flagship programs (one which they will be reviving with Ice Cube). The clay animation show saw two celebrities battle it out in the ring to settle a real or fictional beef, featuring matchups such as Marilyn Manson vs. Ricky Martin, Courtney Love vs. Dave […]
10 musicians boast about their unusual talents
Just when you thought your favorite band couldn’t be more impressive, they are. Members of PVRIS, Municipal Waste, Grayscale, the Bronx, Milk Teeth, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Palaye Royale, Neck Deep, the Faim and Bowling For Soup brag about their unusual talents. Read more: Tommy Lee tells Travis Scott to “lawyer up” for allegedly stealing […]
14 musicians choose their favorite Disney character
You’d have to have a heart made of stone to not at least feel some mild nostalgia for Disney movies. From the classics to Lucasfilm, Marvel and Pixar—there are plenty of films to choose from featuring some of the most unique characters imaginable. Read more: We asked members of Cancer Bats, Frank Carter And The […]
11 musicians reveal their biggest phobias
From the rational to the irrational, many people have a phobia. Whether you’ve had an experience in your lifetime that’s left a bad taste in your mouth or you simply woke up one day feeling completely and utterly repulsed by something, a phobia usually stays with you for life. Read more: We asked members of […]
11 musicians share their most unpopular opinions
Opinions are like cellphones—everyone has one. Countless celebrities, politicians and those attributed to any level of fame frequently come under fire for sharing their controversial thoughts and feelings with the world online. We asked members of Grayscale, Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes, PVRIS, Palaye Royale, Don Broco, Municipal Waste, the Faim, Milk Teeth, While She Sleeps, […]