the amity affliction

The Amity Affliction Let The Ocean Take Me Australia’s the Amity Affliction have always incorporated life’s transformative experiences into their musical and lyrical framework. Their moniker originates from the hardship following the traffic accident death of a high school friend; Joel Birch has historically used his position as frontman to discuss his battles with anxiety and […]

The Amity Affliction are set to release their new album Let The Ocean Take Me on Roadrunner Records next week on June 10. When we caught up with frontman Joel Birch while TAA were recording in Australia earlier this year, he told us that several life events, including his reflection on how the band has opened themselves up to and […]

The Amity Affliction have released a new music video for “Don’t Lean On Me.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Let The Ocean Take Me, which will be released on June 10 through Roadrunner Records. Watch the video below, and let us know what you think. Pre-orders for Let The Ocean Take Me […]

Last month, the Amity Affliction premiered a new video for “Pittsburgh.” The band's upcoming album, Let The Ocean Take Me, is due out on June 10 via Roadrunner Records. Pre-orders are available now. Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot can be seen below. Currently, TAA are on the road with Blessthefall, Silverstein, Secrets and Heartist […]

After teasing fans with videos, the Amity Affliction have officially announced their new album, Let The Ocean Take Me, which will be released on June 10 through Roadrunner Records. Additionally, the band have released a new single, “Pittsburgh,” and an accompanying music video for the track. Pre-orders for Let The Ocean Take Me are available […]

The Amity Affliction have launched a new teaser site, lettheoceantakeme.com, with video clips and a countdown timer, which looks set to expire early next week. All of this could be teasing the band’s new album, which they were in the studio recording earlier this year, frequently updating fans with videos. Visit the site, watch the […]

The Amity Affliction have been in the studio for the last few weeks working on the new full-length release. The upcoming album will follow-up the band's 2012 record, Chasing Ghosts. Fans can check out the fourth video diary from the studio below. Tell us what you think! In case you missed it, check out our […]

Australia’s the Amity Affliction recently headed into the studio to track their fourth currently untitled full-length. Focusing on getting better at what they do rather than reinventing themselves has served the band well so far, though this does not mean their steady rise has been an easy one. The personal problems of vocalist Joel Birch […]

The Amity Affliction are currently in the studio recording their fourth full-length album. The upcoming release will follow-up the band's 2012 record, Chasing Ghosts. Fans can check out the band's third studio video below. Let us know what you think! In addition, TAA will hit the road with Blessthefall, Silverstein, Secrets and Heartist this spring. […]

The Amity Affliction are entering the studio to start recording their fourth full-length album. The upcoming release will follow-up the band's 2012 album, Chasing Ghosts. Fans can check out a video documenting the demo process below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts. In addition, TAA will be hitting the road this spring with Blessthefall, […]

Blessthefall will be hitting the road on a U.S. headlining tour in support of their most recent album, Hollow Bodies. The Hollow Bodies Tour kicks off April 8 in El Paso, Texas and will feature support from Silverstein, the Amity Affliction, Secrets and Heartist. VIP bundles are on sale now, with general tickets on sale […]

In lieu of the traditional show review (because, really, who wants to hear someone yammer on for 800 words about the general vibe), the AP editorial staff have compiled the following list of highlights from yesterday’s Warped Tour stop in Cleveland. Aaand: GO! CONTRIBUTORS: [RC] Rachel Campbell [SH] Scott Heisel [BJM] Bridjet Mendyuk [BM] Brittany […]

Joel Birch, vocalist of The Amity Affliction, was hospitalized today due to an unspecified illness, which also forced the band to cancel their scheduled appearance at yesterday's Warped Tour stop in Pittsburgh. Rather than cancel again, the band chose to perform today at the Cleveland Warped stop with the help of Sam Carter (Architects), Jason Aalon Butler (letlive.), […]

Like Moths To Flames An Eye For An Eye Ohio’s Like Moths To Flames are sticking with what worked for them last time on the follow-up to 2011’s When We Don’t Exist. A pair of guests pop up (Shane Told of Silverstein sings on “Into The Ground” and Ahren Stringer of the Amity Affliction can […]

Pure Noise Records has announced that the U.K.-based hardcore, punk band, Landscapes, have signed with them. Landscapes are the first international band to join the label’s roster. The band will be re-releasing their 2012 full-length, Life Gone Wrong, on CD, vinyl and digital formats this fall. This re-release will be the album's official worldwide debut. […]

The Amity Affliction's drummer Ryan Burt was injured during their Portland, Oregon set on Warped Tour a few days ago. He was hit in the eye with a piece of his drumstick and is being replaced by Chad Hasty from Glass Cloud. The band are expected to return to the tour in Pomona today. The […]

The Amity Affliction have premiered a new video for “Greens Ave.” on PureVolume. The track is featured on the band's latest album, Chasing Ghosts. Fans can download the record on iTunes now. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

The Amity Affliction have premiered a new video for “Open Letter.” The band's latest album, Chasing Ghosts, is available now. Fans can watch the video below. Tell us what you think!