Andy Biersack—aka Andy Black of Black Veil Brides—joins idobi Warped Radio for a conversation filled with chaos, heart, and the kind of nostalgia that only Warped Tour can conjure. He takes us back to 2003, when he was just a 12-year-old fan attending his very first Warped with his dad. Camped out at one stage all day to see AFI, Andy was already dreaming about the day he’d play the iconic tour himself. That dream not only came true—it changed the course of his life. From falling in love with his now-wife Juliet Simms (aka Lilith Czar, whom he met… Read more »
Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black) of Black Veil Brides joins idobi Warped Radio for a conversation that’s equal parts heart, chaos, and nostalgia. He reflects on attending his first Warped Tour in 2003 with his dad—just a 12-year-old kid camped out all day at one stage to see AFI, already dreaming of the day he’d play the legendary festival himself—and how that experience would go on to shape both his career and personal life. From falling in love with his now-wife Juliet Simms (aka Lilith Czar, whom he met on Warped), to literally throwing a poop bag off the tour bus at a group of fans by accident (yes, really), Andy shares it all.
In conversation with Brandy-Baye Robidoux, Andy opens up about growing up in the scene—from stepping on stage at 16 to returning to Warped Tour at 34—and how the tour became a turning point in understanding just how deeply his music resonated with fans. He opens up about the importance of lifting up new voices, how being bullied as a band shaped his ethos, and more.
Andy also lets us in on the things that shaped him: Sweeney Todd, Batman, and working alongside Juliet since day one. From breaking ribs onstage to breaking stereotypes off it, Andy Black proves once again he’s always been the real deal.
With their new album The Lash set to arrive on July 25, The Dirty Nil has released a taste of the record with their latest single, “Spider Dream.” “I woke up one morning, completely refreshed by a nightmare,” vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham explains. “It was a strange feeling but enough to animate a song. I had also just watched the Beatles documentary that the Lord of the Rings fella made, so I was inspired to use more jangly chords than I usually do. It was a strange one to bring to the band but the arrangement came together instantly and it… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Andreas Bjulver, Vocalist of CABAL to talk about going to shitty punk clubs way too young, influences and their stellar new record Everything Rots! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys talk all about an awesome Funk Metal record ahead of it’s time as they discuss Mordred’s 1988 album Fool’s Game! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Well we absolutely loved hearing about Miss Dre’s musical journey! She talks about the importance of having a mentor with producing, learning Logic only to move over to Ableton, getting a great management team around you, the glamour of traveling as a DJ (haha) and incorporating her own vocals into her tracks. Any budding producers will love this episode!
Making its debut in Portland, ME, on August 2 and 3, 2025, the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival promises a weekend of live music and artistic celebration. Set against the scenic backdrop of Payson Park, the festival will be headlined by Jack White and Lord Huron. André 3000 (Outkast) and indie favorite Lucy Dacus are also set to perform, as well as an array of additional artists. The festival writes on Instagram, “Something special is happening in Maine this summer! Join Jack White, Lord Huron, André 3000, Turnpike Troubadours, Lucy Dacus, Thee Sacred Souls and more for Portland’s inaugural… Read more »
Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin fame dropped a cryptic new video across his social media pages. In the video, McMahon appears in frame, lights a white taper candle in a clear glass candle holder, and steps out of frame. The initials “MF” appear above the lit candle and the video caption reads, “Maybe.” Additionally, a quiet, yet upbeat melody plays in the background. Could this be a teaser for new music or a tour to come? Per a recent r/AndrewMcMahon thread, certain fans have been receiving cryptic postcards in the mail, too. The postcards feature photos that… Read more »
Following the release of their April 2024 record Humble As The Sun, Bob Vylan is back with a new version of the LP track “Dream Big.” This time, they linked up with Amy Taylor of Amyl and The Sniffers to craft “Dream Bigger.” The two artists are heading out on an Australian show run together beginning on January 16. Taylor adds her signature spunky edge and cheeky flair with new lyrics, “Said I don’t wanna work no job/I wanna get rich and shake my arse/And now I travel round the world in economy class/From the cot to the casket, I’m… Read more »
Following a massively successful support run through North America with Underoath for the They’re Only Chasing Safety 20 year anniversary tour, Static Dress has announced their debut U.S. headline tour. The UK post-hardcore unit will kick off the tour with support from Soul Blind on April 15, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY, and run through May 11, wrapping up in Atlanta, GA. The band initially began teasing their tour announcement last week with an eerie black-and-white video accompanied by a link to another visual on an interactive website. You can check it out here. In a press release, the band shares,… Read more »
