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20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre

If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]

The Wandering Birds (the Lawrence Arms) drop Derek Grant-directed video

Noted punk-rock label Red Scare Industries recently issued 15 Years Of Tears And Beers, a compilation of various roster members covering each others’ songs. Brendan Kelly, the Lawrence Arms founder whose band Brendan Kelly And The Wandering Birds make a nest on Red Scare, chose to cover the Lillingtons’ “All I Hear Is Static” in […]

All aboard for this crazy Alkaline Trio and Ozzy mashup

[Photos by: Jonathan Weiner, Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram] Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant is one talented Instagram artist—just check out his insane audio-video mashup of Ozzy Osbourne's iconic 1980 single “Crazy Train” with Alk3's 1998 classic “Cringe” down below. All aboard! Read more: Alk3 hint at new music with vinyl box set Dubbed an “unfinished masterpiece” by […]

Maybe They'll Catch Fire: The Best of Alkaline Trio's Side Pieces

The dark, twisted pop-punk of Alkaline Trio is the outcome of its equally talented members. Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Derek Grant all bring something unique to the table. Skiba produces the dark lyrics and simplicity, Andriano adds the timeliness and range while Grant, whose lead vocals are absent from Trio albums, contributes the textures […]

Derek Grant (Alkaline Trio) premiers soulful track, “Good Long Look”

Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant is teaming up with AP to bring you a new solo song, “Good Long Look.” The track is taken from Grant’s upcoming album, Breakdown, which will be released January 20 via Red Scare Industries. Check out the song below, and let us know your thoughts. The album is available for […]

Alkaline Trio drummer announces shows in support of solo album

Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant has announced a series of shows in support of his new solo album, Break Down, which is due out this December on Red Scare Industries. In light of the record's announcement, Grant has already released its lead single, “Love Is A Bad Dream,” which you can hear below after checking out the tour dates: Derek […]

“We were truly in pain, and that still translates”—Thoughts Of Ionesco’s Sean Hoen on his new memoir

Odds are, you’ve never heard of THOUGHTS OF IONESCO. That’s understandable: The Detroit-based three-piece were but a blip on the heavy-music scene’s radar, releasing a handful of abrasive, noisy, sludgy, jazz-influenced metal records that resulted in a few regional tours, a bit of label interest from Relapse Records and plenty of stories from old-school Michigan […]

Dead Ending (members of Alkaline Trio, Rise Against) stream "All The Villains You Call Boss"

Chicago hardcore/punk band Dead Ending are streaming a new song titled “All The Villains You Call Boss.” They will release their DE III EP on April 15 via Bridge Nine Records. It features guest vocals from Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers) and Jeff Pezzati (Naked Raygun). Pre-orders can be obtained from the B9 Store. The EP will follow the […]

Dead Ending (Rise Against, Alkaline Trio) sign to Bridge Nine Records

Bridge Nine Records have announced the signing of Chicago hardcore/punk band Dead Ending. The band is made up of members of Rise Against, Alkaline Trio, Articles Of Faith and All Eyes West. Dead Ending will release their DE III EP this April via Bridge Nine Records. The EP also features guest vocals from Jake Burns […]