When I think of the best punk rock bass players of all time my guest this week is in my top 3. This week I have Scott Shiflett, bass player from Face To Face on the show!
Scott is a ripper of a bass player, played in many bands and has great music knowledge that you will hear in our episode. Face To Face was the first band to take Sum 41 across America in 2000 and so we also touch on that tour as well. Punk fans tune in!
On November 29, TMZ broke the news of the passing of My Chemical Romance‘s former drummer Bob Bryar. On December 2, the band shared an official statement on Instagram. The band shared, “It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace.” Bryar was the group’s longest-standing drummer and served with My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010. He performed on The Black Parade, The Black Parade… Read more »
A Pierce The Veil announcement is on its way. The band account wiped all of their previous posts and dropped one video on December 2. Featured in the video are logos from Pierce The Veil‘s studio albums. A rose aligns with A Flair For The Dramatic, a glowing box gives Selfish Machines vibes, and of course, the floating figure in the middle is straight from the Collide With The Sky LP cover. Then, a saw blade appears to represent Misadventures while The Jaws Of Life cover art is clearly represented on the far right of the video. While the band… Read more »
A Thanksgiving episode Voila called into!
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
According to a report coming directly from TMZ, Bob Bryar, the former drummer of My Chemical Romance, has passed away at the age of 44. Bryar was the group’s longest-standing drummer and served with MCR from 2004 to 2010. He performed on The Black Parade, The Black Parade Is Dead!, and Conventional Weapons while receiving songwriting credits on Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Born on December 31, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, Bryar initially trained as a jazz drummer and studied at a performing arts high school. Before joining My Chemical Romance, he worked as a sound… Read more »
With the holiday season upon us, Netflix holiday releases are in full swing! If you’ve checked out the latest seasonal films (Hot Frosty comes to mind), you’ve probably noticed their shift into sappy Hallmark meet-cute plots. There’s plenty of new content to be merry about and help us celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s everything coming and going from Netflix in December 2024. Everything coming to Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28 Dec. 29-31 Everything leaving Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28
Fall Out Boy has been a cornerstone of the music industry, specifically in emo and pop-punk, for what feels like a lifetime, consistently evolving while leaving a lasting impact on fans. From the moment Andy Hurley’s anthemic drums and hi-hats kicked off their breakout single “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” the Chicago band cemented themselves as a cultural phenomenon. With eight full-length albums to their name, each marking a distinct chapter in their journey, Fall Out Boy has built a discography that’s as visually striking as it is sonically diverse. Their album artwork is more than just packaging—it’s a snapshot… Read more »
Pat & Seb have both watched a documentary called “Buy More” on Netflix and are quite moved by it. Last Friday, Patrick hosted a press conference where the Simple Plan foundation donated over $280,000 to various charities. All this and more, in this week’s episode of Man of the Hour.
An unrealistic precedent has been set as Jared sings his way through this week’s episode to make up for lost Pat while special guest Reece from Dreamfone is having a very long and quiet panic attack about it. It’s time to d-d-d-duel.
