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Watch Slaves face past mistakes in their “Wasting My Youth” video

2020 is set to be a big year for Slaves. On Friday, they announced that their new album To Better Days will be released in August. To Better Days will be the first full-length LP Slaves have released since 2018’s Beautiful Death. Along with the new album announcement, Slaves have also released a music video for […]

10 scene favorites who rocked their solo project debuts

Sometimes after a band break up, a band member will bounce back to save our broken hearts from drowning in sadness with an amazing solo project. Other times, musicians complete and record a tracklist on their own that doesn’t fit in with their main band.  Here are 10 solo project debuts that we just couldn’t […]

Jonny Craig arrested at show, all charges dismissed, Slaves make statement

Slaves frontman Jonny Craig was arrested last night—March 12—following the band’s show in Scottsdale, AZ at Pub Rock Live. According to the police report, Craig was charged for damaging property and disorderly conduct. However, the motion was dismissed and Craig was released today, March 13. Read more: Artery Recordings drops Slaves A video of Craig's arrest was circulating on […]

Paul Bartolome's (Bad Fortune) solo debut features Telle Smith and more

[Photo by: @andrei_restrepo/Dave Escamilla/Instagram] Paul Bartolome, best known for his collaboration, Bad Fortune, with Dave Escamilla (ex-Crown The Empire), is releasing his debut solo record, Gravity. The record features an epic lineup of guest vocalists including Telle Smith (The Word Alive), Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate), Jonny Craig (Slaves) and more. Mixed by David Bartolome […]

Slaves announce fall tour with Secrets

Slaves have announced via Facebook that they'll be heading out on 'The Beautiful Death Tour' this fall!  Read more: Slaves debut first single following last year’s sudden breakup—listen Back in February, the band postponed dates in Texas and New York City and posted a statement saying that Craig had undergone three major surgeries for back pain. “Over the […]

Jonny Craig posts update on his health

Following the postponement of their U.K. and European tour, Slaves’ Jonny Craig has shared an update on his health via Instagram. “Apparently I'm out of here on April 17th!” Craig says. “My lower back still hurts quite a bit and my side is very stiff and itchy as fuck but I'm walking everyday farther and […]

Slaves postpone upcoming tour, Jonny Craig remains hospitalized

Slaves have postponed their upcoming U.K. and European tour and have provided on update on Jonny Craig's health. Last week, the band postponed dates in Texas and New York City and posted a statement, saying that Craig has undergone three major surgeries for back pain. Read more: Slaves debut first single following last year's sudden […]

Jonny Craig hospitalized, Slaves shows postponed

Slaves' upcoming shows in Texas and New York City are postponed due to Jonny Craig's hospitalization. The singer posted a full statement, explaining his current struggles with back pain that has resulted in three surgeries. Read more: Slaves debut first single following last year’s sudden breakup—listen Statement: Texas & NYC — Due to some unforeseen […]

Slaves debut first single following last year’s sudden breakup—listen

[Photos by Cindy Clark] Slaves are making good on Jonny Craig's promise to push on with “I'd Rather See Your Star Explode,” exclusively premiering today on AltPress. It's the band's first new single following a sudden breakup last April, one that was reversed by Craig and bassist Colin Vieira only one month later. We sat […]

"We just needed a break"—Slaves clear the air, plan future with new outlook (exclusive)

Slaves haven’t been portrayed in the most positive light throughout their history, but they’re ready to change all that. Just a few months ago, things reached a breaking point for the band. On March 30, guitarist Alex Lyman announced he was leaving the band after the conclusion of their tour alongside Capture The Crown, Myka […]

Dance Gavin Dance touring with Tilian Pearson, Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis on anniversary's second leg

Dance Gavin Dance have announced the UK/European leg of their 10-year anniversary tour. They will be joined by previous vocalists Kurt Travis and Jonny Craig. “After unintentionally neglecting UK and EU for years, we are coming back at full force to celebrate the band's 10-year anniversary with every singer combination the band has ever had,”  […]

Jonny Craig writes open letter to fans: "I have a problem"

Jonny Craig has shared an open letter with fans, commenting on his current state and what he has in store for the future following the sudden breakup of Slaves. “For years I have fought hard to escape my past and everything that comes with it,” he wrote. “I have continually gotten clean, and then fallen right […]

It Lives, It Breathes releases video for “Devil,” ft. Jonny Craig (exclusive)

It Lives, It Breathes, a Rhode Island rock band, is premiering their new music video for “Devils” with AP. “Devils” is one of a few videos the band has released via Stay Sick Recordings, the new label founded by Attila’s Fronz. Jonny Craig is featured as a vocalist in the song, over a drum-heavy background. […]

APTV Sessions: Jonny Craig - "One God"

This acoustic weekend, we're bringing you Jonny Craig's performance of “One God” from his recent live, acoustic session at the APTV Studio. On this acoustic weekend, we're bringing you that perf Like and subscribe for new acoustic videos every weekend!     — Video/Editing: Bobby Makar Sound: Rob Ortenzi Director: Cassie Whitt Powered by CAD […]

APTV Sessions: Jonny Craig - "Children Of Divorce"

Jonny Craig performed his very emotional track “Children Of Divorce” during his recent live, acoustic session at the APTV Studio. On this acoustic weekend, we're bringing you that performance (watch it above!) and State Champs' “Losing Myself” Like and subscribe for new acoustic videos every weekend!     — Video/Editing: Bobby Makar Sound: Rob Ortenzi […]

Jonny Craig covers "Marvin's Room" by Drake

For this week's Acoustic Weekend, we're bringing you Jonny Craig's acoustic cover of Drake's “Marvin's Room.”  Stay tuned for another acoustic video tomorrow!  — Video/Editing: Bobby Makar Sound: Rob Ortenzi Segment Producer: Cassie Whitt Powered by CAD Audio  

APTV Sessions: Jonny Craig - "Cry Me A River" (Justin Timberlake cover)

 Welcome back to APTV's Acoustic Weekends, where every Saturday and Sunday we bring you a new acoustic video! Up first this week: Jonny Craig stopped by our APTV studio recently for a livestreamed acoustic session that comprised a couple excellent cover songs. This rendition of Justin Timberlake's “Cry Me A River” was especially rad! Check […]

Did you know Jonny Craig sang in A Skylit Drive?

Due to how short his stay was, not may people know that Jonny Craig briefly fronted A Skylit Drive in 2007. Following his initial issues and subsequent removal from Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive also parted ways with their original frontman Jordan Blake. (Blake went on to play in the bands Razing Alexandria and […]

Watch Jonny Craig perform a live acoustic set at the AP offices

Jonny Craig and Alex Lyman of Slaves performed an acoustic session at the AP offices on September 27, 2015. In this video, you can watch three of the four songs they performed!  Setlist:  “Children Of Divorce” — 0:18 “Marvin's Room” (Drake cover) — 4:30 “There Is Only One God And His Name Is Death” — 7:45 Stay tuned […]

Jonny Craig speaks on getting kicked off Warped Tour: "It was bullsh*t"

In a new interview with Team Rock, Jonny Craig speaks on getting kicked off Warped Tour amidst drug abuse and sexual harassment allegations. “At first we were like, ‘Okay, this is probably the stupidest thing that's ever happened to us,’” he said. “We were on the way to Warped Tour, whatever, and we drank—it’s not, […]
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