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Miss May I make their powerful return with Curse Of Existence, their first album in five years

After five years, Miss May I return with new album Curse Of Existence. Levi Benton and Ryan Neff break down the recording process and working with Will Putney.

One of Miss May I’s new songs has the “best riff” they’ve ever written

It’s been nearly three years since Miss May I released their last full-length album Shadows Inside. Now, frontman Levi Benton has confirmed that the band are working on their follow up to the 2017 album. Benton also shared that one of their new songs features the “best riff” the band have ever written. Read more: […]

Miss May I vocalist Levi Benton and wife JoJo welcome first child

Miss May I frontman Levi Benton and his wife JoJo have welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. Check out the happy couple’s heartfelt announcement posts below. Read more: Billie Eilish gets props from Rob Zombie, more for custom metal band shirt Levi and JoJo announced that their daughter, Jaxx Valentine Benton, was born yesterday, Oct. […]

Miss May I were fully expecting to be forgotten after their debut album

It’s been nearly 10 years since Miss May I released their breakthrough record, Monument, but the band didn’t even expect to make it past their debut album. Vocalist Levi Benton tells AP that the band were fully expecting to be forgotten after they stepped on to the scene with their first album, Apologies Are For […]

Hear sax player Saxl Rose cover Miss May I's "My Sorrow" with Levi Benton

You may recognize Tony Hancock—better known as Saxl Rose. His saxophone covers of scene favorites have gotten him a lot of attention on social media and even nabbed him gigs performing “In Bloom” with Neck Deep earlier this year and spot on the final cross country run of the Van's Warped Tour. Pretty incredible, right? Today he's […]

Why Miss May I would never say ‘Put those beers up!’ at Warped Tour

When you’re a band for a decade, you’ve performed in front of many different crowds. But knowing what kind of crowd you’re performing in front of is key to having a good, fun show. Listen to Levi Benton, Ryan Neff and B.J. Stead of Miss May I sit down and talk with AP’s CEO and Founder Mike Shea on Backstage […]

New Memphis May Fire song with Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix has star-studded new video—watch

Memphis May Fire have dropped a new video for their track “This Light I Hold,” which features Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Levi Benton of Miss May I and a special guest cameo at the end. Watch the video below, and leave us a comment with what you think! Read more: Watch Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix and […]

Asking Alexandria, Miss May I, Five Finger Death Punch and more on their fantasy bands

Every musician dreams of rocking out with their favorite icons, so when APTV asked some heavy hitters of this years Rock On The Range, they were happy to divulge their fantasy bands.  Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce answers with legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Jimmy Page, while Miss May I's Levi Benton gives a nod to […]

Miss May I's Levi Benton talks moving, tour and nerdery at NAAM 2016

APTV spoke to Miss May I's Levi Benton at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) 2016 convention. Benton talked about what it was like to move from the Midwest to California, the band's upcoming tour and his inner nerd. When asked who he would like to cosplay as, Benton says, “I would be Mötley […]

NAMM 2016 with 5 Seconds Of Summer, Miss May I and more

APTV caught up with some of your favorite artists—including Ashton Irwin, Levi Benton and Jacky Vincent—while exploring the happenings of NAAM 2016! — Videographer: Possum Hill

Miss May I singer says he “lost everything” in new interview

Inspired by New Wave of American Heavy Metal bands such as As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through and Unearth, and initially launched under the wing of Midwestern scene kingpins The Devil Wears Prada, Miss May I have been on their grind since 2007. Six albums, huge tours (including this year’s Vans Warped Tour) and a […]

15 magnificent man buns in the music scene

Cutting edge hairstyles have always been at the forefront of the alternative music scene, but no one could've seen this new fad coming. Man buns, rowdy rolls, hair dumplings, whichever term you prefer, this new hair-taming technique is causing an all-out fashion craze. Although these boy buns can be found on just about every corner […]

Miss May I release ‘Rise Of The Lion’ track by track

Miss May I have released a track by track video, discussing the songs on their upcoming fourth full-length album, Rise Of The Lion.  The video features commentary from the band members as well as preview clips of unreleased tracks. Check it out, and let us know what you think of the new songs. MMI will […]

Miss May I post third studio video with frontman Levi Benton

Miss May I have posted the third studio video for their fourth album, Rise Of The Lion, which they finished recording in November of 2013. (If you missed them, catch up on part 1 and part 2.) This segment focuses on vocals and goes in-depth with frontman Levi Benton. Rise Of The Lion is set […]

Take a tour of Levi Benton's (Miss May I) iPhone

AP recently caught up with Miss May I frontman Levi Benton to talk about his iPhone…or more specifically, what's on his iPhone. What music has he been listening to lately? What apps does he enjoy? Does he use AT&T, Verizon or Sprint? All of your pressing questions are answered in the video below. Miss May […]

In The Studio: Miss May I

After a hectic few years, Miss May I have settled down to record their third full-length record with producer Machine at his studio, the Machine Shop. Known for their chaotic, pit-inducing riffs and soaring melodies, the metalcore band seem primed for evolution on their upcoming release. Although vocalist Levi Benton assures they’re still prepared to […]