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Songs that sum up what we want most out of 2017
“2016 was the worst year ever.” This mindset has been flooding news sites, lifestyle columns, horoscope pages and social media feeds. Now, if you look in history books, you can probably find worse years. (1939 through 1945 were particularly bad, for example.) However, most people will agree 2016 was not a banner year. The world, […]
Periphery vocalist no longer in From First To Last; says he "found out the same way you did"
Periphery frontman Spencer Sotelo found out about From First To Last’s potential reunion with Sonny Moore “the same way you did.” In a separate tweet, he also confirmed that he is no longer in the band. You can see what he had to say below. Read more: From First To Last reuniting with vocalist Sonny Moore? […]
Members of the Word Alive, Periphery and From First To Last release cover of the 1975
This is an absolute must-see: Luke Holland of the Word Alive, Spencer Sotelo of Periphery and Taylor Larson of From First To Last (also producer credited for I See Stars, more) have teamed up for an awesome cover of the 1975's track “Me,” which comes from the British band's Music For Cars EP. Check it out below and definitely […]
Fans become the next generation of music industry through TEI workshops
The Entertainment Institute is a firecracker in the revolution of business networking and music education. Started by partners Matt Halpern of Periphery, Kevin Lyman, CEO of Warped Tour and Jen Kellogg, TEI accountant and expert in the concert industry. TEI is a company bringing fans up close and personal with their favorite artists to create […]
A closer look at this year’s nominees for Best Guitarist
The 2016 APMAs are only a few short weeks away, and voting closes on July 1! Just to make sure you've done your research before you cast your vote, we're helping you out and briefing you on all the nominees for Best Guitarist. Check out all your options, and then make sure to VOTE right […]
Periphery unleash heavy lead single from new album—listen
Periphery have unveiled the lead single from their upcoming album, Periphery III: Select Difficulty, titled, “The Price Is Wrong.” Listen below and let us know your thoughts. Read more: Periphery debut at No. 15, No. 16 on Billboard Top 200 chart with dual Juggernaut albums Select Difficulty is due out July 22 via Sumerian Records. (Pre-orders are on […]
10 songs that showcase the under-appreciated bass player
Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy backbone to almost any song, giving it a fuller, more intense sound. (Not to mention that the drummer naturally […]
Periphery announce new album, 'Periphery III: Select Difficulty'
Progressive metalcore juggernauts Periphery will release a new album, titled Periphery III: Select Difficulty, July 22 via Sumerian Records. “For the past couple of years we’ve been refining our collaborative process as a band and we feel that it’s only getting better with the completion of this album,” says guitarist Jake Bowen. Read more: Periphery debut […]
How to warm up like a pro with Periphery guitarist Mark Holcomb
In this video, presented by PRS Guitars, Mark Holcomb from the metal band Periphery shares his pre-show guitar warmup methods. “If a chord is giving me trouble, I'll have that chord picked out in my mind and I'll sit there and sort of mime it,” says Holcomb. He also mentioned what he calls his “gangly” […]
Periphery guitarist shares cover of 'Rick And Morty' theme song
If you're not watching Rick And Morty on Adult Swim, you'd be wise to check it out. Hailed as one of the best shows currently on television—not just in animation—its now five episodes into its second season and was recently picked up for a third, likely to air next year. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, and […]
Periphery's Misha Mansoor covers the "Sepiks Prime Theme" from 'Destiny' and it's awesome—listen
What happens when you combine an epic musician with an epic video game? Epicness, that's what! Periphery's Misha Mansoor covered the theme music for Sepiks Prime from the insanely popular video game Destiny. For any Destiny fan that also enjoys Periphery, this will be the best news you hear today. Listen to the cover below […]
Periphery talk ‘Juggernaut’ and studio production tips
CreativeLive has released this informative interview with Nolly Getgood, Matt Halpern and Misha Mansoor. In the interview, the band discuss their latest release—the duel Juggernaut albums, Alpha and Omega—as well as studio production tips. “Failure can’t be something that can get you down if you wanna succeed in music,” says Mansoor. “Don’t be your own worst […]
Six-String Stories with Periphery
In this episode of Six-String Stories presented by Musicians Institute, Periphery’s Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb and Jake Bowen chat with APTV's Nick Major about their inspirations for playing guitar, the first songs they learned to play and some of the specifics about their actual guitars. Check it out! If you missed it, watch our last episode with […]
Periphery debut at No. 15, No. 16 on Billboard Top 200 chart with dual 'Juggernaut' albums
Last week, DC-based prog-metal mainstays Periphery released their dual Juggernaut albums, Alpha and Omega, to the masses. Now, a full week later, sales numbers are in and the band have been rewarded with two entries on the Billboard Top 200, with Alpha charting at No. 15 and Omega at No. 16. Read more: Periphery keep things incredibly bizarre for “Alpha” music video “Today marks a monumental moment in Sumerian […]
In Flames announce headlining tour with All That Remains, Periphery
In Flames have announced that they will embark on a headlining tour this spring, in which they will be joined by both All That Remains and Periphery. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below. Be sure to let us know which one(s) you'll be attending! Read more: “I don’t wanna do […]
Periphery keep things incredibly bizarre for "Alpha" music video
Periphery have debuted an incredibly bizarre music video for their song, “Alpha,” which you can view below. Can you make out what's going on in the video? Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Go in the studio with Periphery The band's dual albums, Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega, are out now on Sumerian Records. Additionally, Periphery are […]
Periphery stream one of two new albums, 'Juggernaut: Alpha'
Periphery are streaming one of their two upcoming studio albums, Juggernaut: Alpha, over at Loudwire. You can give it a spin below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Go in the studio with Periphery Both records, Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega, are set for release on on January 27 via Sumerian Records. Additionally, Periphery are currently out […]
Periphery stream new song, “Alpha”
Periphery have debuted another single, “Alpha,” from their upcoming dual albums. Check it out below, and let us know your thoughts. The band will release their dual albums, Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega, on January 27 via Sumerian Records. Additionally, Periphery will embark on a headlining tour in support of the LPs on January 10, kicking off a five week North American tour at Cat’s Cradle […]
Periphery blend soaring melodies and progressive destruction on "Graveless"
Periphery have debuted another single, titled “Graveless,” from their upcoming dual albums, with this one in particular premiering over at MetalSucks. Give it a listen below and let us know your thoughts! Listen to Periphery usher in a new wave of heavy with “22 Faces.” “Graveless is one of my favorite songs on the record! It's fast […]
Periphery usher in a new wave of heavy with "22 Faces" single
Periphery have premiered a blistering new track, titled “22 Faces,” over at Rolling Stone, which boasts some of the band's most progressively heavy material of their career. Give the track a listen below and let us know your thoughts! “”22 Faces” is a track off of Juggernaut: Alpha that I happen to be super proud of. One […]
