Fit For A King has teamed up with The Plot In You’s vocalist Landon Tewers, to deliver the bone-crushing “TECHNIUM.” “‘TECHNIUM’ is about how we have let technology become such an intricate part of our lives because of all its convenience and benefits,” vocalist Ryan Kirby explains. “But now all the negatives are starting to emerge, like depression, anxiety, misinformation, etc, and we are at a point where there really isn’t any going back.” Read more: Arriving with a gorgeously shot, cinematic music video courtesy of Garrett Drake, the pummeling track intensifies with every thunderous drum beat. The sci-fi-inspired video… Read more »
Miss May I fans have been flooded with good news today! After inking a deal with Solid State Records, the metalcore mainstays have announced the 15 year anniversary re-recording of their 2009 full-length, Apologies Are For The Weak. In addition to the re-recorded album, which will include special guest appearances on each track and arrives on August 23, the group has issued the first preview with “Forgive And Forget.” The reimagined recording sees Fit For A King’s vocalist Ryan Kirby and bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary on the release. “When it came to choosing which song went best with each one… Read more »
Metalcore heavyweights The Devil Wears Prada and Fit For A King are teaming up for an epic co-headlining tour, aptly named “Metalcore Dropouts.” Joining them as support on the 27-date fall tour, starting September 15 in Anaheim, CA, are Counterparts and LANDMVRKS. “We are so stoked to be heading across America with our pals in Fit For A King on the Metalcore Dropouts Tour!,” says The Devil Wears Prada‘s Jeremy DePoyster. “We know how excited everyone is to hear more of Color Decay and we cannot wait to play these songs for you. Our buddies in Counterparts and Landmvrks are… Read more »
This week on the Rock The Walls, Patrick Walford speaks with Fit For A King vocalist, Ryan Kirby.
We The Kings Live footage & interview Fitchburg State University
SAYREVILLE, New Jersey – This small Jersey ‘burb is pretty far removed from Banda Aceh or Phuket (and even though it’s Jon Bon Jovi’s hometown, it’s pretty far removed from Manhattan, too). But on Wednesday night, Sayreville played host to the first in a series of benefit shows dubbed the Concerts for Tsunami Relief. It was a big show for an even bigger cause. The concert – co-sponsored by Linkin Park’s Music for Relief charity and New York radio giant K-Rock – was held at the Starland Ballroom, a very un-ballroom-like venue just off of Sayreville’s winding Jernee Mill Road,… Read more »
The music industry may have begun to figure out how to sell digital downloads, but making money from them is another story. As the 99 cent digital singles model begins to take root across the industry through services like Apple Computer’s iTunes Music Store, Liquid Audio, Rhapsody and a host of others set to bow for the PC this fall, industry executives and artist representatives are questioning whether the pricing model makes sense financially. With all parties involved angling for nickels and dimes in the average download sale, labels, artists and service providers all agree on at least one thing:… Read more »
Few bands in the emo and pop-punk scene have built a catalog as beloved—and emotionally devastating—as Mayday Parade. Since their 2007 debut, A Lesson In Romantics, the Tallahassee, FL, outfit has delivered heartbreak anthems, nostalgic sing-alongs, and underrated deep cuts. With a discography spanning nearly two decades, ranking their songs—from best to worst, to most underrated, it’s been no easy task. Here is the best song, worst song, most underrated song, and saddest song in the Mayday Parade discography. Best Song: “Jersey” Choosing the definitive best Mayday Parade song is no small task. Their discography is packed with scene staples—from… Read more »
Apologies to all who were excited to see New Jersey hardcore quintet Gel open for Spiritbox on their upcoming tour. On March 19, Gel took to Instagram to share that they are officially disbanding due to their former guitar player Anthony Webster’s “heinous acts.” Per social media, some of these acts included stealing tens of thousands of dollars, posting nude images of band members on Reddit, and driving erratically. Read more: The Linda Lindas Launch “Don’t Think” Video Ahead Of Spring Tour Many hardcore bands and fans shared reactions to the news. Drug Church posted, “VIVA GEL.” Additionally, From Indian… Read more »
After nearly two years, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco fame has re-appeared onstage. This time, this singer took to the mic for the I Love LA Eaton Fire Relief benefit show, which took place on February 8 at the Glendale Presbyterian Church. Each ticket purchased directly helped the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Here, Urie showed off his jazz stylings with a cover of “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin, whose opening lines say, “Smile, though your heart is aching/Smile, even though it’s breaking.” Many fans shared and reposted clips of the performance such as TikTok user @_alyssayung_ who said, “EVERYONE… Read more »
