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Sonic Temple among May festivals “assessing” situation before decision
In the wake of mass cancellations and event bans, the three Danny Wimmer Presents festivals set to take place in May — Epicenter, Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival—are still on. The statement posted on March 16 says they are “assessing the situation very carefully.” Due to coronavirus, a majority of festivals have […]
All Time Low finally drop new track “Getaway Green” after 2019 live debut
After a tense couple of days, All Time Low have officially released their newest single “Getaway Green.” The track was released as a ransom for drummer Rian Dawson after he was kidnapped by the infamous “Birthday” panda. “Getaway Green” is All Time Low’s third single from their upcoming album Wake Up, Sunshine. Previously, they’ve released “Some […]
10 music events that could be affected by coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus has brought the live music industry to a standstill. Virtually every tour, festival and standalone performance scheduled to happen in the next month has been canceled or postponed. Artists who were on tour at the start of last week are now home or making their way there, and many are seeking support from fans […]
Machine Gun Kelly riffs Paramore’s “Misery Business” to pass the time
Machine Gun Kelly rolled out of bed just after 7 a.m. PT to join YUNGBLUD at his livestreaming event, but the rocking didn’t stop there as he brought the world a short but sweet cover of a Paramore classic. The new clip follows MGK sharing a cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication” Sunday night […]
Crown The Empire guitarist Brandon Hoover tests positive for coronavirus
The world has continued to take precautions by canceling events, self-quarantining and social distancing, but with musicians just ending their tours, sometimes it’s difficult to avoid contact. As a result, Crown The Empire guitarist Brandon Hoover has revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus after months of touring around the world. At the start of […]
New Found Glory take aim at those with “Nothing To Say” in new song
New Found Glory have plenty to say in their newest single “Nothing to Say.” The band dropped the track and lyrics video on March 16. The new single is the band’s second from their upcoming record Forever + Ever x Infinity that is due out May 29. Clocking in at just 120 seconds, the new song […]
10 times pets absolutely stole the show in music videos
There are very few situations that we could think of that aren’t greatly improved by a pet. Whether it’s a dog, cat, snake or other friendly creature, pets just make everything better, including music videos. Because we could all probably use a smile right now, here are 10 music videos where pets absolutely stole the […]
twenty one pilots fan recreates "Fall Away" as retro Game Boy song
twenty one pilots fans are a different breed. Between hilarious baby mashups and cryptic theories based on color, the TOP fandom is constantly busy. Now, one devoted member of the Skeleton Clique has brought us back to the 90s by recreating “Fall Away” as a Game Boy anthem. Read More: twenty one pilots: Every song ranked from […]
Can you match the Slipknot lyric to the correct album?
Over the course of their two-decade long career, Slipknot have set themselves up as one of the biggest acts in metal with an obsessively rabid fanbase. They’ve created some of the most well-known lyrics in the genre throughout their discography that will live on long after they call it a day as a band. Do […]
YUNGBLUD, MGK play “I Think I’m OKAY” after livestream drinking game
The highly-anticipated “Shit’s Weird Keep Calm and Carry On” YUNGBLUD show was everything and more people wanted it to be. We were treated to a drinking game between Machine Gun Kelly and Bella Thorne, some odd pancakes with Oliver Tree and a whole lot of rock and roll courtesy of YUNGBLUD. The program ran for […]
10 ways to help bands and your music scene amid the coronavirus pandemic
For a virus that mimics symptoms of the flu, coronavirus has turned all of our lives into a real-life horror movie. Despite calls to wash hands in the length of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” (or your favorite scene song), keep a larger personal space field and stop touching your face, COVID-19 has […]
Kat Von D reiterates she’s “not an anti-vaxxer at all,” just “uninformed”
Kat Von D drew the ire of many in 2018 when she said that she would not be vaccinating her then-unborn child. Then in 2019, she took to YouTube to address the vaccine situation, among other things. Now, the tattoo artist, makeup/fashion mogul addressed the vaccine situation again, confirming she’s “not an anti-vaxxer at all.” […]
All Time Low panda demands "Getaway Green" release after kidnapping
Rian Dawson of All Time Low has been kidnapped by the infamous “Birthday” panda. The crime occurred on Sunday, March 15 during an Instagram Live video hosted by Alex Gaskarth. Dawson joined Gaskarth but they were interrupted by knocking on Dawson’s door. Dawson went to answer and was replaced by the panda, with a ransom […]
Green Day song by song ranking of band’s studio album tracks
Green Day have been around since 1987 and huge since 1994. That’s not an understatement or exaggeration. Since the band just put out their 13th studio release last month, we found it fitting to rank all 170 album tracks with Green Day super-fan Tom Kunzman of the band 18th & Addison. You’re welcome. A few […]
10 best ways to upcycle and reuse your old band T-shirts
There comes a time when everyone’s favorite band shirts have seen a few too many mosh-worthy moments and start looking a little rough. While it’s hard to let go of something that often holds so much sentimental value, there are ways to keep those memories alive while breathing new life into them with a quick […]
Green Day are punk's greatest band—and we have the magazine to prove it
Green Day didn’t invent punk rock, but they did the most for it. Over the course of 13 studio albums, three live releases, a handful of compilations (and a few incognito things on the side), the NorCal trio made punk a household term. By virtue of their sound, influence, longevity and straight-up attitude, Green Day […]
Code Orange reveal concert livestream, other artists may soon follow suit
With the massive wave of tour cancelations and event bans due to coronavirus, the music industry has been brought to a stand still. Well thankfully, some musicians won’t let it happen. Code Orange is livestreaming their entire album release show at an empty venue and others, such as Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin), Laura Jane […]
Machine Gun Kelly, Young Thug reunite on rapid “Bullets With Names”
Machine Gun Kelly refuses to be bored. Aside from continuing to work on his upcoming pop-punk album Tickets To My Downfall, and making his mark on Hollywood, the genre-blending rapper just dropped another collaboration. The new track is titled “Bullets With Names” and features Young Thug, RJMrLA and Lil Duke. Read More: Italy metal scene launches GoFundMe […]
Download Festival sparks backlash after attributing cancellation to MCR
As the news of coronavirus cancelations continues to spread, one that was particularly impactful was My Chemical Romance‘s cancelation of their upcoming Download Festival and New Zealand appearances. The first of the gigs would have been just MCR’s second show since their return. Now, My Chemical Romance fans are angered at the way Download Festival’s […]
Palaye Royale detail 'The Bastards' with deeply-personal "Lonely" video
Palaye Royale have officially revealed the details about their highly-anticipated third LP The Bastards. Along with the tracklisting, album date and preorder bundles, the brothers three also released a new single and music video for the track “Lonely.” The Bastards will hit shelves on May 29 under Sumerian Records and feature 15 tracks. Read More: Reading & Leeds “going […]
