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The Word Alive are moving past nostalgia with eyes on the next 10 years

When a band are gifted enough to extend their longevity past the 10-year mark, resting on your laurels can be a tempting practice. For Telle Smith and the Word Alive, that’s never been an option.  Although if there’s any time to be nostalgic, it’s now. The metalcore mainstays are fast approaching the 10-year anniversary of […]

The Word Alive dropping debut EP on vinyl for first time

The Word Alive announced they will be released their debut EP Empire on vinyl for the first time ever.  The EP was released back in 2009 and contains six tracks.  Read more: Tom DeLonge teases Angels & Airwaves music with studio selfie In honor of the EP’s 10-year anniversary, the reissue will be dropping. It […]

Jussie Smollett speaks out after racist, homophobic attack

Jussie Smollett has spoken out after he was a victim of a racist and homophobic attack. The attack occurred on Monday night in Chicago when two men approached Smollett. They yelled racist and homophobic slurs at the Empire actor as well as put his head in a noose. Read more: Ellen Page calls out Trump […]

‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett recovering after racist, homophobic attack

Empire star Jussie Smollett is currently in the hospital after a racist and homophobic attack in Chicago late Monday night. According to TMZ, two men wearing ski masks approached Smollett, who is openly gay, outside of a Subway. They yelled racist and homophobic slurs at the actor and put his head in a noose. Read […]