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In the most recent issue of Alternative Press, Andrew Kelham spoke with Beartooth headmaster Caleb Shomo on a multitude of things, including his past, present and the band's new album. On his time in Attack Attack!, he touched on his departure and the mentality he had at the time. “Well, obviously I quit Attack Attack! […]

Former Attack Attack! guitarist Andrew Whiting has returned with a new band, Drudge. You can stream their lead single, “What You Got,” below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Attack Attack! break up Whiting performed on every release in Attack Attack!'s discography, including their debut EP, If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use […]

Brightwell, the new project of former Attack Attack! vocalist Nick Barham and former For The Fallen Dreams drummer Arvin Sarathy, have signed to Outerloop Records for the release of their debut EP, Alpha, which is due out on February 10. Pre-orders for the effort are on sale now. Listen to the band's debut single, “Separation” Barham comments, […]

The March Ahead (featuring former Attack Attack! guitarist Johnny Franck) have premiered two new songs, titled “Creation” and “Statues,” over at Under The Gun. You can listen to each of the tracks below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Franck began the March Ahead in early 2011, after announcing his departure from […]

Not too long after vocalist Phil Druyor announce a new band, former Attack Attack!/Nativ drummer Andrew Wetzel has started a new band called Nine Shrines. The group also consists of Sam Sky (I Am King), Devon Voisine (Life On Repeat) and Andrew Baylis (Life On Repeat). They’ve released a teaser video, which features new music. […]

Vocalist Phil Druyor, of I Am Abomination and formerly of Attack Attack!, has started a new band called the Bad Chapter. The group also features members Rob Legree, Kevin Kerestes, Staig Flynn and Rob Sebastian. Below, you can listen to the band’s first single, “Deal With The Devil.” Check out the lyric video and grab a free […]

Beartooth Disgusting First things first: Yes, Caleb Shomo is the former vocalist/synth op of crabcore progenitors Attack Attack!, which means you likely already have a strong opinion one way or another regarding his music. (Despite the strides they made in metalcore—ultimately pushing the genre forward—Attack Attack! were really great at being hated.) However, making any comparison, […]

Modern metalcore is full of electronic influences now. It wasn’t always this way, though. Around the mid-to-late 2000s, the genre began to absorb EDM mixes and synth like a collective sponge, blending breakdowns with bass drops and elevating keyboardists and programmers to crucial positions in the band. Record labels like Fearless and Rise were receptive […]

Brightwell have released their debut single “Separation” in the lyric video below. The group announced their formation last month, are based across Michigan, Texas and Illinois, and feature former Attack Attack! vocalist Nick Barham plus former For The Fallen Dreams drummer Arvin Sarathy. “Separation” was produced by Nick Scott (Miss May I, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza), who works under Joey […]

When bands break up, the focus is always placed on the breakup itself: Why did the band break up? What’s the drama behind the breakup? But an interesting thing about broken-up bands is they all have last words: the final lyrics from the final song the band released. Can these lyrics tell us anything about […]

Although these bands have come to the end of their respective roads, still, we can’t let go. That’s why we’re dedicating a few more inches of column space to send off some of our favorite outfits who didn’t make it through the calendar year. Bright side: Expect reunion shows from at least six of these […]

Phil Druyor of Nativ (Formerly Attack Attack!) posted a statement on the band’s Facebook page, and it's all bad news. The singer stated that the band has come to a full halt following a physical altercation between members: “As it stands at this very moment, Nativ is at a halt. No shows, no album details, no […]

Nativ have officially confirmed via Facebook that they are, indeed, the band formerly known as Attack Attack!. After some serious sound and lineup changes earlier this year, the band tipped off AP that they would probably return under a new name. They are now set to make their live debut at Riot Fest Chicago on September […]

Tear Out The Heart , one of AP's 100 bands you need to know, have posted a video for “Coffin Eyes,” which features vocals from Story Of The Year frontman Dan Marsala. “Coffin Eyes” appears on Tear Out The Heart's latest release, Violence, which dropped March 19 via Victory Records. In addition to Marsala, Tear Out The […]

Riot Fest have announced the addition of Pixies, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Suicidal Tendencies, Andrew W.K., Hatebreed, T.S.O.L.  Off With Their Heads, The Flatliners, Nativ, Hostage Calm, The Interrupters, New Beat Fund and Pet Symmetry to their 2013 Chicago festival.  Unfortunately, with the additions comes news of cancelations: Motörhead, Bad Brains and Attack Attack! will not be […]

Early this year, Caleb Shomo branched off from his former band, the now defunct Attack Attack!,  to embark on his next venture, Beartooth. The band has since worked its way through a sold-out hometown debut show, several house shows, Skate & Surf Festival and a music video release to today's new milestone. AltPress can exclusively announce that Beartooth […]

Mere months after parting ways with a few members and setting out in a new direction, Attack Attack! have announced their break up. You can read the official statement from the band, who say their upcoming tour will be their final and advise fans to “stay tuned,” below. “Well everyone, it's been a wild ride […]

Attack Attack! have announced that following an injury sustained by drummer Andrew Wetzel, they have canceled their remaining March tour dates. Read a statement posted by the band today, below: “Hello everyone, We are super bummed to announce that we have to cancel the shows we had scheduled for March. Wetzel slipped and fell, which […]

England's Oceans Ate Alaska have released a music video for “No Strings” from their latest EP, Into The Deep, which was release last November via Density Records. The band are set to open for Attack Attack! on their upcoming U.K. tour. Check out the tour dates and watch the video, below: DATES:  April 23 – Liverpool -O2 Academy April […]