While Chiodos have continued to celebrate major milestones—like surpassing 10 million streams on Bone Palace Ballet’s standout track “Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered”—the Craig Owens-led post-hardcore mainstays have finally ended their nearly decade-long hiatus. The band made their highly anticipated live comeback this weekend at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV, performing under the Chiodos name for the first time since their hiatus began. Unfortunately, the other founding members of the group were unable to participate in the Chiodos performance. However, joining Owens on this monumental occasion is drummer Nicholas Clemenson, known… Read more »
Leading up to the highly anticipated release of Craig Owens‘ Volume 1 album, a date that has been circled on our calendars all summer, an unfortunate turn of events unfolded. Owens found himself forced to cancel his final eight tour dates on the Volume One Tour scheduled throughout June and July due to a severe van accident. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 29, coinciding with Owens‘ slated performance in Philadelphia, PA, later that evening. This setback, however, has now paved the way for Owens to unveil the rescheduled tour dates, offering fans the opportunity to experience… Read more »
In a captivating interview just ahead of his new album drop, Craig Owens takes readers and listeners on an immersive journey into the creation of his latest, Volume 1. With a career spanning over 20 years and connections to his iconic projects such as Chiodos, Isles & Glaciers, and D.R.U.G.S., Owens unveils the detailed process of selecting and reimagining 10 tracks from his illustrious discography. As he delves into the album’s concept and the emotional journey of revisiting his music, Owens shares the meticulous thought process behind each song choice and how the reimagined renditions breathe new life into his… Read more »
After kicking off his Volume One tour earlier this month, Craig Owens and his team have sadly been forced to cancel the remaining eight scheduled performances due to a severe van accident that occurred today, June 29. While this incident brings an abrupt end to Owens’ run on the road, the silver lining is that all crew members and passengers involved are in the process of recovering from the harrowing events. The highly anticipated Volume One tour commenced on June 6 in Denver, CO, and showcased Owens’ revival of tracks from his illustrious career with bands like Chiodos, Destroy Rebuild… Read more »
Craig Owens, known for his role as the powerhouse vocalist of Chiodos, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.), Isles & Glaciers, and badXchannels, has unveiled his debut solo release, VOLUME 1, set to hit the airwaves on August 18 through Velocity Records. The 11-track album showcases Owens‘ unparalleled talent as he revitalizes cherished songs from his illustrious discography, alongside a captivating original track that has never graced the ears of his devoted fanbase before. In an exhilarating revelation, Owens has reimagined the beloved Chiodos track, “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek.” This iconic post-hardcore gem has been… Read more »
Los Angeles-based pop rock duo VOILÀ consisting of Gus Ross and Luke Eisner (of the ‘Tall Girl’ movie franchise fame) have launched their new track titled “Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You,” featuring Craig Owens (Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S.). The song showcases the duo’s unique sound, which blends elements of pop, rock, and electronic music, and Owens‘ stunning vocals elevate the track to new heights. The song starts with a haunting guitar melody intertwined with the sound of police sirens faintly ringing in the background. The lyrics discuss a toxic relationship that’s on the verge of ending, and the protagonist warns their… Read more »
Following up his recent stint on the road with D.R.U.G.S., Craig Owens has announced an extensive 26-show tour with support from Kurt Travis (Royal Coda, Push Over), Moxy, and Voila joining for the final four shows. The tour will kick off on June 6 in Denver, CO, and run through July 8 where they will wrap up in St. Louis, MO. The tour will feature performances from Owens’ celebrated career, including songs from his discographies with Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S., Cinematic Sunrise, and other projects. On his social platforms, Owens shares, “I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be taking out my… Read more »
Your favorite baller is back with another episode of The Gunz Show. This week, listen in as Gunz chats with Waterparks, Craig Owens, and The Wrecks. Things get started when Waterparks swings by New York to chat with Gunz about Joel and Benji Madden, discuss their new album Double Dare, and make Panic! At The Disco puns. Also, hear about the busy year ahead of the Houston, TX band, where they’ll conquer the globe (except Antarctica.) Later, listen as Craig Owens calls in to discuss his latest project, badxchannels. Gunz and Owens chat about everything from his studio experience to… Read more »
Throwback Thursday, anybody? This week, The Gunz Show is digging into the archives and bringing you a podcast featuring classic interviews with The Summer Set’s Jess Bowen and Craig Owens.
In his interview last night on The Gunz Show, Craig Owens talked about how it feels to be working with Chiodos again, as well as the possibility of writing another record with the band.
