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In this episode of “10 Things You Didn’t Know,” Craig Owens gives the scoop on his hidden tattoo, a surprising pre-show activity, his favorite movies and sports team, his least favorite color, his siblings and more.  Like and Subscribe for more 10 Things You Didn't Know.   — Videographer/Editor: Bobby Makar Segment Producer/Director: Cassie Whitt

When Craig Owens performed at the APTV Studios, he treated us to a freshly-created acoustic version of a song you won't officially hear until later this year. Check out the yet-untitled song and let us know what you think of Owens' new musical direction! Like and Subscribe for more acoustic sessions every weeked! — Video/Editing: […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to chill out and listen to music with Craig Owens? It might go a little bit like this: a little bit of cerebral hip-hop and some throwback hardcore. Album-wise, you'd probably everything from Loma Prieta's Self Portrait to Justin Bieber's Purpose. “As long as it's not the same three […]

Have you ever looked at someone's natural hair color and thought, “He would look great with pink hair?” Do you have hair envy because your school won't let you dye your hair unnatural colors? Do you just want to see Matty Mullins with a blue beard like we did?  This APTV video is for you, […]

Before Their Eyes have released another new song from their long-awaited studio album, Midwest Modesty. While Craig Owens serves as the LP’s producer, he also helped co-write the entire effort. Owens’ signature dynamic can be felt throughout the entire record, and when coupled with Before Their Eyes’ matured aesthetic, a D.R.U.G.S. comparison is entirely unavoidable. […]

California act Hotel Books are gearing up to begin recording a sophomore follow-up to their 2015 InVogue Records debut, Run Wild, Young Beauty. Later this month, HB mastermind Cam Smith and friends will hit the studio with Chiodos frontman Craig Owens to produce, along with engineer Nick Ingram who worked on the band's previously mentioned LP […]

Dr. Dre is set to release what many are calling his final album, Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre, this Friday, July 7. According to a post on Craig Owens’ official Facebook page, the Chiodos singer will be featured on the LP. Which track? Well, if hashtags are any indication, it will be on “One […]

Things have been rather silent in the Chiodos camp as of late, but Craig Owens has been staying active with his solo work regardless. On Tuesday, July 21, the singer posted on his Facebook, “the phone call i just had is going to make all of you very happy.” Today, Owens shared a photo of […]

Craig Owens has released a new solo song, titled “Fragile,” which features a guest appearance from the vocalist's longtime friend and bandmate, Bradley Bell. Give the track a spin below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Cinematic Sunrise have six “new songs recorded from 2012,” says Craig Owens Additionally, […]

Our Last Night—who recently were announced for Warped Tour 2015 and covered Taylor Swift's “Blank Spaces”—have teamed up with Craig Owens (Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S.) to cover Selena Gomez's “The Heart Wants What It Wants.” The track can be purchased on iTunes. This cover is the first edition of the Our Last Night & Friends series, to be continued […]

Craig Owens recently responded to a fan on Twitter with a surprising update on unreleased Cinematic Sunrise material, saying there are about six new tracks that were recorded in 2012, but just haven't had the finishing touches put on them yet. He also added that they would have to be released through Equal Vision Records. […]

Peta2, PETA's youth division, has announced the winners in its music-related categories for the ninth annual Libby Awards. This year's alternative music winners include Chiodos frontman Craig Owens (Hero Of The Year To Animals) for speaking out against imprisonment of orcas at SeaWorld.  Most Animal-Friendly Band went to the Ready Set, who invited peta2 out on tour this year to […]

The Color Morale Hold On Pain Ends There will always be casualties when musicians want to change but fans want them to stay the same. That doesn’t stop the Color Morale from adding plenty of pop choruses to their post-hardcore palate on Hold On Pain Ends, while keeping their metalcore tendencies, too. TCM’s stretch marks […]

Craig Owens of Chiodos chats with our Blackstar backstage lounge host CM Punk after presenting the award for Best Vocalist to Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco. Owens talks about the who’s the biggest party band at the APMAs and the new Chiodos album, Devil.  If you missed it, watch Owens present the Best Vocalist […]

Chiodos' Craig Owens and Issues' Tyler Carter present the award for Best Vocalist at the APMAs to Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie. A huge congrats goes out to Mr. Urie, who also took the APMAs stage to perform two Frank Sinatra classics: “Luck Be A Lady” and “Fly Me To The Moon.” Thumbnail credit: @photosbychrismartin

Chiodos have released a new tour diary with frontman Craig Owens. In the video, Owens talks about touring, yoga, meet and greets and even hits the courts for some basketball. Check it out below, and let us know what you think. The band’s latest album, Devil, is out now via Razor & Tie Records. Owens, […]

Craig Owens has announced Four Nights In Texas, in which the Chiodos frontman will perform Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S., Cinematic Sunrise, solo material, covers and “a few other fun surprises,” acoustically. Owens will be supported by Fairweather's Peter Tsouras. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now. Check out a list of dates and locations, along with a statement on the shows from […]

Chiodos Devil Chiodos frontman Craig Owens emphatically told AP that in no way was Devil intended to be the “true” follow-up to the band’s benchmark release, 2007’s Bone Palace Ballet. He’s right, because on Devil, Chiodos aren’t settling for anything less than world domination. Producer Dave Bottrill has molded Chiodos’ vision into a cohesive arc […]

Chiodos are streaming their new studio album, Devil, in full. The album will be officially released on April 1 via the band’s own imprint label (drk/lght) on Razor & Tie Records. Stream the album below, and tell us what you think. The band will embark on the Devil’s Dance Tour this April with Emarosa, Hands […]

Chiodos are streaming two new songs—“I’m Awkward & Unusual” and “We’re Talking About Practice.” Both tracks are taken from the band’s upcoming album, Devil, and follow nine other tracks that have already been released. (You can stream them all on AltPress.) The band have two songs (“U.G. Introduction” and “I Am Everything That’s Normal) left […]