The bands set to play next year’s massive Impericon Festival have been announced. Spanning six countries, it’ll be on for seven days and feature the likes of The Ghost Inside, Whitechapel and Deez Nuts, with more bands to be added! Head below to check out the dates and the current line-ups
Remember how sad you were about not being able to attend Tonight Alive’s show in London when the band performed The Other Side from front to back? Well, be sad no more because one amazing fan recorded the entire set! Head below to give it a watch and cry over how perfect they are.
Much like it is on the internet, five years is practically a lifetime in hardcore. Louisville, KY post-hardcore quartet Xerxes have been together in some form or fashion since 2009, but the 2014 version is light-years removed (both in sound and in line-up) from their modest high school genus. Taking the future by the throat with little regard for the past, their new sophomore LP, Collision Blonde (No Sleep) is both a throwback to art-damaged DC bands on Dischord Records in the early-to-mid 90s and a forward-thinking miasma of angular post-punk and hazy dream-pop tropes - all held together by a firm, modern hardcore foundation.
Recorded over several weeks this past spring in guitarist Will Allard’s basement studio with co-producer Evan Weiss (You Blew It!, The Jazz June), Collision Blonde avoids the dreaded sophomore curse by balancing creative ambition with solid songwriting values, searing lyrics and a keen sense of music history.
Courage My Love have unfortunately had to cancel their upcoming show in Vancouver, British Columbia for reasons beyond their control. The band will be refunding tickets and have given Canadian fans the option to attend their show in Seattle. You can read their statement below.
Jonny Craig has announced a new collaborative project with Captain Midnite and Kyle Lucas. The trio will be releasing an album on January 25th, with the lead single coming out this Tuesday. Head below to check out the track listing and artwork.
The Summer Set Announce Deluxe Edition of 'Legendary'
The Summer Set have announced they’ll be releasing a deluxe edition of 2013’s Legendary. The album will feature the original’s track listing, as well as b-sides and an alternative version of “Lightning In A Bottle”. Head below to check out the track listing and artwork.
Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane has written a post regarding Ferguson and the grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. You can read what he had to say below.
The Acacia Strain’s van was hit last night by a drunk driver. Luckily, it was parked and no one in the band or their crew was injured. However, as a result of the crash, the band might have to miss a few of their upcoming tour dates. You can check out some tweets from frontman Vincent Bennett below.
5 Seconds of Summer Win Song Of The Year at ARIA Music Awards
5 Seconds of Summer have won Song Of The Year at this year’s ARIA Music Awards with their single “She Looks So Perfect”. Congrats, guys! You can read what the band had to say about the win below.
Fossil Youth are a pop-punk band from Enid, Oklahoma. The four-piece, who recently signed to Take This To Heart Records, will be releasing their label debut this coming February, and I was able to discuss it and much more with vocalist Scottie Noonan.
How would you describe Fossil Youth to those who have never listened to the band before? Scottie Noonan: We consider ourselves to be pop-punk/emo, but on an even broader scale, we’re just a rock band. We see it as a perfect combination of our different musical influences while still building originality at the forefront. Our upcoming EP is going to be more brash and loud, but we’ve also found ways to mellow out and play with different vibes.
Who would you consider your musical influences? Noonan: Yellowcard, Fall Out Boy, Cartel and Panic! At the Disco.
Derek Neef: (Early) Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory and Brand New.
PVRIS have announced they’ll be playing a headlining show in Kent, OH on February 9th. Tickets can be purchased HERE and you can check out all the details below.
Ed Sheeran has announced that, due to popular demand, he will be playing a second show at London’s Wembley Stadium next summer. You can check out the details below.
The Ready Set has announced he’ll be putting on a holiday show with Metro Station, The Downtown Fiction, Trevor Dahl, Up In The Clouds and GOLDHOUSE on December 19th in Los Angeles. Tickets can be bought HERE and you can find all the details below.
Front Porch Step has announced he’ll be going on tour with Have Mercy, Alcoa, Head North, Brigades and Hotel Books this coming March. Head below to check out the dates.
Upon A Burning Body & Veil Of Maya Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Upon A Burning Body and Veil of Maya have announced they’ll be going on tour together this coming January. Supporting acts are set to be Volumes, Gideon and The Last Ten Seconds Of Life. Dates can be found below.
First Batch of Bands Announced for Reading & Leeds 2015
The first bands for next year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals have been announced. Occurring from August 28th-30th, Metallica will be headlining with the likes of Pierce The Veil and Manchester Orchestra set to join them. You can check out the full announcement below.
Defy You Stars have announced they’ll be headlining the Marquis Theatre in Denver, Colorado on December 19th with Shatterproof. Other supporting acts are still to be announced. You can check out the details below.
Mikey Way (Electric Century, My Chemical Romance) has opened up about his stint in rehab for addiction earlier this year after addressing questions regarding the release of new music. You can read his full statement below.
Neck Deep have announced they’ll be recording their new album with A Day To Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon! You can read statements from Ben Barlow and McKinnon below.
Is there going to be a new Green Day album in 2015? Billie Joe Armstrong just posted a picture on Instagram that has many fans thinking there probably will be. Check it out below!
It has been announced that next year’s Vans Warped Tour will be making a stop in Oklahoma City for the first time EVER! Check out all the details below.
Paramore are currently streaming the deluxe version of their self-titled album over on Spotify! Head below to give the massive 29-song release a listen!
Driver Friendly to Open for Motion City Soundtrack
Driver Friendly have announced they’ll be one of the opening acts for Motion City Soundtrack’s upcoming Commit This To Memory 10th anniversary tour! Head below to check out the dates they’ll be playing.
One Direction are a group that have been splitting public opinion for the past four years. However, no one can deny that these five boys have taken the pop industry by storm in the short time they’ve been together. While many may still see them as “that cheesy British boy band”, it has to be said that 1D are beginning to win the hearts of many with their new album, Four.
The first track from the album, “Steal My Girl”, has already been a great success for the group as a single and is a great start to the album. It’s a great pop song but also shows a newfound maturity that 1D may have lacked in the past, overall suggesting that this may be the group’s best release to date.
Fall Out Boy have released their new single, “American Beauty/American Psycho”, which will be digitally available December 8th. They’ve also announced they’ll be releasing their new album of the same name on January 20th! Pre-orders begin December 15th and you can find everything you’d possibly need below.
The Truth Today have posted on Facebook that they’ll be making an announcement sometime this week. We’re speculating either new music or a tour, so make sure to check back with us later on to see what the band are planning!
Yesterday night, the American Music Awards were held in beautiful, sunny California and saw the likes of Iggy Azalea and One Direction taking home their fair share of awards. Head below to check out the full list of winners!