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Fat Mike on new NOFX tracks, getting old and "isolation"
We’re all stuck inside at the mercy of microbes. Except for Fat Mike, frontman for punk lifers NOFX and co-owner of Fat Wreck Chords. Last week, Mike brought some new NOFX tracks into the world. The first was a video for a new song, “I Love You More Than I Hate Me,” which featured all […]
Get to know pop-punk band Between You And Me, recently signed to Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records is home to some of the most successful bands in the scene, and pop-punk newcomers Between You & Me are hoping to make it big as the newest band on the label. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Between You & Me are comprised of vocalist Jake Wilson, guitarists Jai Gibson and Chris Bowerman, drummer […]
12 scary videos to make your blood run (or not)
Look, musical trends and subgenres will always change along with the calendar. But getting the hell scared out of you? That is eternal. Here’s a brief sample of scary videos that have creeped us out visually and/or sonically, with some laugh-laden ones to stabilize your fear. Briefly. Read more: Ozzy Osbourne costume contest winners will […]
Sleep On It react to new music from Neck Deep, All Time Low and more
Two records in and Sleep On It have proven that they know what goes into writing and recording a great song. In this APTV exclusive, we gave frontman Zech Pluister, guitarists TJ Horansky and Jake Marquis and drummer Luka Fischman some headphones and had them play rock critic. SIO gave us their verdict on brand […]
Bad Omens made their album to help others “feel in control and powerful”
Much has been written about Bad Omens’ comparisons to scene giants such as Bring Me The Horizon, Beartooth, Underoath or Slipknot—quite a diverse pool from which to draw. Sure, those bands have all flirted with metalcore, but the ultimate unifier is their ability to transcend heavy music in general, be that in style, appeal or […]
10 musicians who absolutely nailed switching genres as solo artists
Branding is one hell of an important factor to achieving success and maintaining a fanbase in music. So, it’s no surprise that many musicians use their solo projects as an avenue for genre experimentation. We’ve seen it countless times to varying extents. Some artists may just incorporate new, genre-defying dynamics to their foundational sounds, whereas others […]
The Thermals
The Thermals Now We Can See [4.5/5]
Is there life after President Bush for a band as politically charged as the Thermals? Their previous effort, 2006’s The Body, The Blood, The Machine, was a zealot-bashing concept album aimed at Bush’s understanding of the man upstairs, with tracks as subversive as “I Might Need For You […]
10 New Songs You Need To Hear Before September 2014 Ends
Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of September 2014. […]
Slipknot unveil updated masks amid blistering summer heat
Slipknot, a band normally known for rocking masks and regalia of the sort that monsters underneath your bed wear, slightly changed their wardrobes in order to stay cool during their summer tour. The heavy metal icons are best known for grandiose live shows, similar to Rammstein or GWAR, but made a slight tweak in response […]
My Chemical Romance nods you missed in “A summoning…”
My Chemical Romance just released what may be the longest and most incredibly hyped-up tour announcement of all time, “A summoning…” Granted, they did just announce their first U.S. tour in nine years. The 13-minute video is over six times as long as “An Offering…,” which was a promo for MCR’s U.K. Milton Keynes announcement. […]
