Sum 41’s management company Bunk Rock (headed by Greig Nori) have released a statement refuting reports of the pop-punk couple’s impending nuptials. “Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 is not engaged,” the statement reads. “Deryck and his friends are constantly followed by paparazzi. The recent ‘breaking news’ that has been misconstrued around the world exemplifies the media’s constant invasion of people’s personal lives and reporting of unsubstantiated rumors and/or appearances. “If there was a picture that captured Deryck kneeling, it was more likely him bending over to pick up the crack pipe that fell out of the paparazzi’s pocket than him… Read more »
Deryck Whibley, frontman for Canadian power pop band Sum 41, was reportedly attacked last night in Japan, and sent to hospital with injuries.
The most bittersweet day has finally arrived. Sum 41 officially dropped their final record, the double album entitled Heaven :x: Hell. Of course, the supercharged quintet has another music video, as well, for the track “Dopamine.” Lead vocalist and upcoming author Deryck Whibley shares, “I can’t believe after all this time, our new and FINAL album is ready to be heard. I really hope you enjoy it and I can’t wait to see you out on the road celebrate the final shows with us.” Out now via Rise Records, Sum 41‘s Heaven :x: Hell is the perfect bookend to a… Read more »
Black Veil Brides is keeping fans on their toes. Today, they posted on their Instagram a graphic that gives off major Sweeney Todd vibes, with a shaving knife surrounded by deep red blood. Fans are unsure if this is a song, EP, or a full-length album, but regardless, the excitement is undeniable. “BLEEDERS,” the caption of the post begins, “Friday, April 26, 2024. Pre-save NOW.” In the comments, excited listeners commented about the incoming new music, “Who else screamed and who is lying?” posted user bellamy_jasper666. BVB bassist Lonny Eagleton also posted rock horn emojis on the post, furthering listeners’… Read more »
“We wanted to salute one of our all-time favorite bands,” is what Sum 41 posted on their Twitter. Legends see legends in this special release from the Canadian pop-punk icons. Their cover of Rage Against The Machine’s “Sleep Now In The Fire” was released after hearing of the band’s announcement that they are no longer touring or playing live. With both acts hanging up their guitars, it’s a poetic sendoff. The original recording of the song was from their 2023 Hellfest Open Air set in Clisson, France. In the video, you see Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley running around on… Read more »
Sum 41 has unleashed their fiery new single, “Rise Up,” pulled from the Hell side of their forthcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell. The group’s pending release, which marks their final album before the legendary outfit disband, will arrive on March 29, 2024, via Rise Records. “Rise Up,” the first track issued from Sum 41’s Hell side of the album, showcases the group’s classic pop-punk attitude enhanced with a heavier edge that is newer for the band. Vocalist Deryck Whibley has previously noted that the Heaven side of the double album will highlight the group’s storied pop-punk sound while the… Read more »
Sum 41 fans have navigated an emotionally challenging year. Despite the excitement brought on by the band’s latest single, “Landmines,” fans have also had to endure the approaching end of the iconic group as their disbandment looms. Following the release of their upcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, and their worldwide headline tour, the iconic punk ensemble will bid farewell. The group broke the news on May 8, 2023. In a statement, they shared, “Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans, both old and… Read more »
When We Were Young Fest 2023 has been nothing short of a pop-punk playground this weekend in Las Vegas, NV, and will certainly go down in history as a celebration of nostalgia like no other. As day 2 of the weekend began to wind down, Simple Plan decided to take the event to a whole new level with a star-studded lineup of guest artists to join them on stage for a mind-blowing rendition of their 2002 hit, “I’m Just A Kid.” Read more: Gabe Saporta Joins The Academy Is… For “Snakes On A Plane” At WWWY As Pierre Bouvier, Simple… Read more »
Simple Plan brought their latest “Iconic” collaboration with Jax to the 2023 When We Were Young Fest stage. From the band’s 2022 LP Harder Than It Looks, “Iconic” was given a flashy revamp on October 13 with help from the “Victoria’s Secret” singer and TikTok star. Check out the onstage collaboration below. Simple Plan also played their hits “I’m Just A Kid,” “Perfect,” and, of course, “What’s New Scooby-Doo?“ When the song initially came out, Jax was floored and thrilled to be part of the remaking of the iconic track. “I was so so so excited when Simple Plan asked… Read more »
What a time to be an emo kid. With nostalgia in vogue, scene kids like ourselves are begging for another chance to live out our Warped Tour fantasies. The days of thick rubber bracelets with “I Love Boobies” imprinted into them, free meet-and-greets at the merch tent, and a day chock-full of heavy-hitting acts in the alternative space. Luckily, When We Were Young Fest is filling this void for the second year in a row with another incredibly stacked lineup. From legacy headliners like Green Day and blink-182 to next-generation acts like Magnolia Park and Games We Play, the second-annual… Read more »
