Following the success of their first leg of the Never Take Friendship Personal 20 Year Anniversary Tour, Anberlin has announced the second leg of their celebratory tour with support from The Almost and Watashi Wa. The tour is slated to kick off on July 31 with 15 additional shows concluding on August 17. With the tour extension, the band shares, “The Never Take Friendship Personal Twentieth Anniversary Tour continues this summer.” Vocalist Matty Mullins adds, “Never Take Friendship Personal was the soundtrack to my life when I was 17. It shaped the most crucial years of my early music career.… Read more »
Originally appearing on their 2005 album Never Take Friendship Personal, Anberlin has reimagined their track “A Day Late” with frontman Matty Mullins at the mic. Marking the band’s forward movement with Mullins stepping in for vocalist Stephen Christian, who made a surprise appearance at When We Were Young Fest in 2024, as the re-release celebrates their legacy as well as their resilience to reach larger audiences. Watch the official video for “A Day Late” below. Anberlin is currently on their headline tour, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Acting as support, Copeland is performing… Read more »
After their incredible performance at When We Were Young last month, Anberlin has announced a headlining tour next winter, celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their album Never Take Friendship Personal. Joining them will be Copeland performing their album In Motion in its entirety, along with The Dangerous Summer, Spitalfield, and Madina Lake on select dates. On the upcoming tour, bassist Deon Rexroat shares, “We’re celebrating 20 years of Never Take Friendship Personal and we couldn’t be more stoked to play one of our favorite albums front to back in some of our favorite cities in America. We’re also excited… Read more »
After releasing their new single “High Stakes” with vocalist Matty Mullins at the mic, Anberlin has given the track its live debut at When We Were Young Fest. In addition to their new track, the group performed their beloved 2008 full-length album New Surrender, featuring their hit single “Feel Good Drag.” The group then surprised fans by welcoming their original vocalist, Stephen Christian, as Mullins exited. Christian has not performed with the band in over a year after he announced he was taking an indefinite hiatus from touring in 2023. Watch Anberlin perform “High Stakes” for the first time below. Watch Anberlin… Read more »
Let’s face it: If you’re not in Las Vegas, NV, this weekend for When We Were Young Fest, you’re missing out. But we’ve got you so covered, it’ll feel like you’re there! Ahead of their When We Were Young Fest performance of their 2008 full-length album New Surrender featuring their hit single “Feel Good Drag,” Anberlin has surprised fans with the unexpected drop of their new single “High Stakes.” “Bringing Matty into the band has been beneficial on countless levels,” drummer Nate Young shares on the future of the band. “He’s brought a fresh perspective to the picture that allowed… Read more »
It has been a monumental week of changes for Anberlin. While change can be scary, that’s how you know it’s worth it. Earlier this week, the alternative rock band announced that their longtime frontman, Stephen Christian, will be stepping down from his role for the foreseeable future. While this is not a permanent change, Anberlin remains transparent with their fans regarding this new era of music and touring. “After being in this band for 20 years, we’ve really noticed that the only constant is change,” the video begins. “There’s so many different eras of Anberlin from ending in 2014 to… Read more »
Anberlin returns with their hard-hitting single, “Lacerate,” a glimpse into their upcoming EP, Convinced, set to drop on June 30 via Equal Vision Records. With an explosive blend of electrifying instrumentation and lead vocalist Stephen Christian‘s commanding delivery, “Lacerate” wastes no time in making its impact felt. “Lacerate” kicks off with a sense of urgency and intensity that permeates across the track. As the song progresses, the instrumentation gradually builds, creating a wall of sound that envelops the listener. The drums provide a steady and propulsive backbone, while the guitars unleash a torrent of gritty riffs and soaring melodies. The… Read more »
Today we’ve got the full schedule for WitcherCon, Halsey announcing a new album, Anberlin drops new tour dates, and some highlights from the BET Awards.
Anberlin have released Never Take Friendship Personal: Live in NYC, which was recorded at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City on their final tour as a band.
Today is a day for mourning. Anberlin’s seventh and final album, lowborn, is here, and it’s bringing with it a sense of closure.
