Blink-182 have announced that vocalist Tom DeLonge has left the band “indefinitely” to pursue interests outside of music. This is according to a report on radio.com, which can be read below.
Review: Bowling For Soup - Songs That People Actually Liked, Vol. 1
Even as big and widely followed as it is today, pop-punk was even bigger, and considered one of the hottest genres, during the 2000’s. Bands like Bowling For Soup shaped the sound of the time and left behind an unforgettable legacy. After 20 years, the band has been through a lot; international tours and hits like “1985” brought the group well deserved fame. The release of Songs People Actually Liked, a nostalgic reflection on the band’s journey from 1994-2003, is a kind of last hurrah celebrating their successful career throughout the years.
The album opens (appropriately) with “Last Rock Show”. The track provides a short and sweet introduction to the rest of the album. Strong guitar and drums, a staple of pop-punk, are liberally used throughout the album, and listening to lead singer Jaret Reddick’s distinctive voice is like a throwback to the early 2000’s, the time of the band’s prime. Featuring fan favorites like “Girl All The Bad Guys Want”, Songs That People Actually Liked displays some of the group’s best tracks, accurately giving a sense of their style. The tempo gradually slows down (relatively, as slow as pop-punk can get) from “Suckerpunch” to “Sandwich”, as a buildup to the end of the record. Closing with “20 Years (That’s A Lot Of Beers)”, a mellower track reminiscent of the band’s memories together, the record ends on a bittersweet note that shows that Bowling For Soup have truly given their all until the end.
The Used have announced a headlining tour with Every Time I Die, Marmozets and The Eeries. Pre-sale tickets go on sale later today, and you can view the dates below.
Yellowcard have announced a spring North American tour with support from The Downtown Fiction, Finch and ONE OK ROCK. Tickets can be purchased HERE, and you can view the dates below.
The Early November Add You Blew It! & A Great Big Pile of Leaves to European Tour
The Early November have added You Blew It! and A Great Big Pile of Leaves to the band’s upcoming European tour. You can find dates and ticket links below.
Gone By Friday Release Music Video for "Quarter-Life Crisis"
Queens, NY pop-punkers Gone By Friday have released the music video for their latest single, “Quarter-Life Crisis”. The track is the title-track off their upcoming album, set for release this spring. You can watch the video below.
Silverstein Announce 'Discovering The Waterfront' Australian Tour
Silverstein have announced they’ll be bringing their Discovering The Waterfront 10th anniversary tour to Australia later on this year. Support will come from Young Lions and Dream On, Dreamer. Head below to check out the dates.
Sleeping With Sirens Announce New Album, 'Madness'
Sleeping With Sirens have announced they’ll be releasing their fourth album, Madness, on March 17th via Epitaph Records. Head below to check out the announcement, as well as watch the video for the band’s new single, “Go Go Go”.
Alternative Press has announced that We Came As Romans have begun work on their follow up to 2013’s Tracing Back Roots. You can read what vocalist Dave Stephens and guitarist Josh Moore had to say below.
La Dispute have announced they’ll be performing a handful of sit-down shows during their co-headliner with Title Fight. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, and you can view the dates below.
Paramore have announced a tour to celebrate the end of their self-titled album cycle. All shows will be supported by Copeland. You can find ticket details, as well as the dates, below.
Asking Alexandria Release Statement Regarding Danny Worsnop Departure, Announce Warped Tour Spot
Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce has released a statement regarding the departure of vocalist Danny Worsnop, stating that the band are moving forward with a new vocalist and are looking forward to touring Europe and North America, with the latter including a spot on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. You can read the full statement below.
The Color Morale have announced they’ll be heading out on tour this spring with support from Slaves, Vanna and My Favorite Weapon. Tickets go on sale Friday, and you can view the dates below.
Lee Corey Oswald to Tour With Kind Of Like Spitting and City On Film
Lee Corey Oswald have announced they’ll be going on tour this spring with Kind Of Like Spitting and City On Film. Head below to check out the preliminary dates and be sure to check back as more get added!
Brand New have announced their first two headlining dates for 2015. Tickets for the shows go on sale January 22nd, and you can find all the details below.
Have Mercy have announced a headlining tour with support from You, Me, and Everyone We Know, Weatherbox and Head North. Tickets go on sale Thursday, and you can view the dates below.
Circa Survive have announced they’ll be touring the US this spring with CHON and Balance And Composure. VIP tickets can be purchased HERE, and you can view the dates below.
Never Shout Never have announced that Me Like Bees and Hayley Kiyoko will be supporting the band’s upcoming acoustic tour. You can view the dates below.
Linkin Park Cancel Tour with Of Mice & Men, Rise Against
Linkin Park have been forced to cancel the remainder of their North American headlining tour due to vocalist Chester Bennington suffering a leg injury. Tickets for the remaining shows will be refunded. You can read a statement from Bennington below.
Exit Life are a hardcore band from London, Ontario. Melding heavy breakdowns with earth-shattering screams, the band are steadily making a name for themselves in their provincial scene, and I was recently able to speak with guitarist Nick Greeson the band’s debut release and their plans for 2015.
How would you describe Exit Life to those who have never listened to the band before?
Fast, heavy and aggressive.
Who were your musical influences growing up?
Madball, Slayer, Maiden, Hatebreed, Brand New, rock ‘n’ roll, punk, etc.