Boy bands are some of the best bands around. From One Direction and Hanson to BTS and Waterparks, these artists crank out absolute bangers. Frankly, NSYNC‘s “Bye Bye Bye” is forever iconic. Of course, today is a massive day for metal fans who love sounds of the early aughts, as Blind Channel covered Backstreet Boys‘ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” But this time, the “Bloodbros” are back. The band shares, “Over 10 years ago we were starting our career as a group of teenagers playing energetic metal while being dressed like 2010’s Justin Biebers. People started calling us a ‘boyband trying to… Read more »
After delivering mesmerizing performances of their hit tracks, “DEADZONE” and their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which garnered the nu-metal act a sixth-place placement at the competition, Blind Channel is back…alright! This time, they’ve brought all of the gooey boy-band goodness to life at the idobi Radio Studios with their cover of the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” The six-piece—comprised of duo vocalists Joel Hokka and Niko Moilanen, guitarist Joonas Porko, bassist Olli Matela, drummer Tommi Lalli, and percussionist Aleksi Kaunisvesi—clad in all black, brings a playful albeit dark essence to the 1997 pop sensation. While the whole… Read more »
[imgfull][/imgfull] What can be said about Jamal that he isn’t overflowing with gratitude for?! NOTHING! He’s served as the backbone for some of the biggest artists, on some of the biggest stages to ever grace this existence, but his love for the drums is equally as potent when he’s back in his humble home jamming with his people who started it all! This man is well aware how important our roots are, MAXIMUM RESPECT! A true inspiration to the Drum community, massive gratitude for taking the time to pass some of that inspiration on via Disposable Heroes!!!! Make sure to… Read more »
Following the release of their dark cover of Backstreet Boys‘ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” Blind Channel announced in a statement on October 7 that they will be taking a hiatus. They share, “During the last four years we have experienced more than we could’ve ever dreamed of. After two full-length studio albums and 300 shows all over the world it’s time to blow the candle before it burns from both ends. We’ve decided to go on a break after the end of 2024, not sure for how long, but it’s time to take a step back from the spotlight to ponder what… Read more »
With their farewell shows underway, the remaining three members of Issues—Skyler Acord, Josh Manuel, and AJ Rebollo—joined by The Home Team’s vocalist, Brian Butcher, have been delivering a cathartic adieu to their dedicated fanbase for all of the support they’ve shown the storied group throughout their careers. Following years of silence due to their former vocalist’s swift exit from the band in 2020, the only fitting and proper conclusion for Issues was to take one last bow before closing this chapter of their lives. The group opted for a series of final performances that have undoubtedly echoed with a bang… Read more »
In the wake of their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, wear your heart out, which arrived independently in August 2023, the dynamic trio, Nightly, stopped by the idobi Radio Studio in Los Angeles for a special performance of “like i do.” The group’s latest album, featuring the captivating track that the trio brought to life in the studio, serves as the follow-up to their their well-received debut album, 2020’s night, love you. Watch more: Blind Channel Covers Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” At idobi Studios Delving into the heart of “like i do,” Nightly delicately stripped away the track’s shimmering,… Read more »
Earlier today, Friday, January 19, Ben Bruce, a founding member of Asking Alexandria, the group’s guitarist and primary songwriter, announced that he has officially parted ways with the band. In a statement shared to the official Asking Alexandria Instagram Stories, Bruce cited “stepping away” to spend invaluable time with his family, most importantly delving into being around for his children and how his “life has inevitably changed” since founding the band in 2006. The full statement reads: “To my amazing AA family, First and foremost, I want to say thank you to everyone for the years of love and support.… Read more »
Avenged Sevenfold celebrated the release of their new album ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ with sold out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Nobody likes you when you’re twenty three—unless you’re Man Of The Hour, of course, because guys, we still love you.
Thanks to supply and demand, your week just got an injection of Pat & Seb. The guys are back for the twenty-first season of Man Of The Hour, and now that the show is legal, they have a lot to talk about. Tune in to find out the guys’ opinion on Instagram stories, and learn about Pat and the Backstreet Boys, while Seb makes everyone feel bad and delivers a mystery box for Pat’s son Benjamin. The only question left is, how bad will next episode’s hangover be?
