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The beauty of emo music is that it provides a canvas for our own emotional projections. The lyrical narratives, even when relatively specific, often have just enough ambiguity that we can relate them in some sense to our unique circumstances. With that said, knowing the backstories of our favorite songs can elevate them to a whole new […]

The further we get into our scene “phases,” the more we understand the concept of “love and loss” as it pertains to music. Over the years, we’ve lost a number of our favorite bands to breakups and significant genre changes. Fortunately, though, there are still a number who have stayed active and alternative. While it’s easy to […]

Is there anything better than a good concept album? How about a concept series? These multi-album narratives are few and far between. After all, they require an immense amount of thought and dedication. But we’d argue that the outcome has to be worth it. Read more: See how Black Veil Brides’ concept album came to life […]

It’s been nearly a decade since Madina Lake released World War III and thus concluded their three-album series on the mystery of Adalia. While the band would soon after announce their departure from the scene, it seems that this was one story deserving of another chapter (or a few). Following their surprise release of “Playing […]

From doodling lyrics across your Chucks to posting your favorites lines as your status, some of our favorite and most memorable lyrics have come from emo bands. We’ve dedicated many of these lines to memory, singing them again and again throughout the years. But how well does your knowledge of emo tracks hold up against […]

It's been four years since we've last seen Madina Lake perform live, but that's all going to change with the announcement of this amazing UK reunion tour. Check out the dates below! Read more: Madina Lake premiere “They’re Coming For Me” video Speculation of a possible reunion started when the band changed their cover photo on […]

Madina Lake have posted a new video for “They're Coming For Me.” The track is featured on the band's latest album, World War III. Fans can pick up a copy on iTunes now. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!

Madina Lake have released a new video for “Across 5 Oceans.” The band's latest album, World War III, is available now. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Madina Lake are filming a new music video for “Across 5 Oceans.” The track is featured on the band's latest album, World War III. Check out a tweet from Madina Lake's official Twitter below. starting the “Across 5 Oceans” video shoot today w@kylegniezgoda & @johnkopanski at KVP !! RT — madinalake (@madinalake) October 10, 2012

Madina Lake will be announcing a new set of UK tour dates on Wednesday. The band's latest album, World War III, is available now. Fans can check out a tweet from Madina Lake's official Twitter below. Announcing uk tour Wednesday — madinalake (@madinalake) July 23, 2012

William Beckett Winds Will Change EP With his second solo release, former the Academy Is… vocalist William Beckett continues in the pop-rock direction his band were headed in while very much doing his own thing. Displaying a playful approach to songwriting and a keen ear for melody, he rewards TAI fans and those new to […]

Justin Pivec was found not guilty of attempted murder in a 2010 attack on Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone (left) that resulted in life-threatening injuries, a Cook County (Illinois) judge ruled. Domestic violence charges against Pivec are still pending. Via Chicago Tribune: “Pivec was charged with attempted murder in the 2010 attack on Matthew Leone, 35, […]

Guitarist Mateo Camargo has announced his departure from Madina Lake. Check out his statement below: “my dear friends: I am writing to let you know that I am no longer part of madina lake. my time has come to end this cycle of my life. Interestingly enough, if you are familiar with the theory of the […]

In many ways, the members of your favorite bands are just like you: living, breathing humans with wants and needs, triumphs and disappointments, good days and bad days. Generally, most of them also celebrate Thanksgiving in one way or another, whether it’s at home with their immediate families or on the road with their makeshift […]

Madina Lake have posted a music video for their song, “Imagineer”. The track appears on the band's latest album, World War III, which hit stores today. Check out the video for “Imagineer” below and tell us what you think!

Madina Lake have posted a studio video featuring footage of the band recording their new album, World War III. The album will be in stores tomorrow. Pre-orders are available here. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Madina Lake's upcoming album, World War III, can be streamed in its entirety here. The album will be officially released on September 13. Let us know what you think!

Check out this exclusive stream of “Hey Superstar” from Madina Lake's new album, World War III, out Sept. 13 on Razor & Tie. Here's what frontman Nathan Leone had to say about the track: “It feels like everything is becoming completely plastic and contrived lately. From cosmetic adjustments like Botox to technological 'fixes' like Photoshop, […]