The Japanese metal band, BABYMETAL promises to enter a new era in 2025. With the addition of Okazaki Momoko as “Momometal,” could more new music be on the horizon? The band shared on social media, “EUROPE… A new revelation has been revealed by the Fox God.” The message also included a link to get first access. Upon signing up, you receive an email from the band that reads: “In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era. The METALVERSE will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced… Stay tuned.” Since Europe is specifically addressed in the… Read more »
Following Chiodos’ triumphant return at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, this past weekend, a documentary meant to come out over a decade ago has leaked online. The documentary covers Craig Owens and past members’ childhoods, how the band formed, and the rise of the band in the early-mid 2000s. The opening moments of the documentary state. “We all understand that Craig is a huge piece of Chiodos and a huge part of Chiodos.” Craig remains the only original member of the band. This weekend marked the band’s first live performance in nearly 10 years, sparking a… Read more »
Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
This week I have a Pop Punk staple on the show, a guy who I will see on the road for three weeks coming up in Europe as they open for our band Sum 41 and my first Welsh artist on my show! This week I have Ben Barlow, singer and frontman of Neck Deep on Cone’s Cave! Neck Deep released a new album this year and we’ve also already spent some time on the road together in Japan earlier this year. A lot to talk about with Ben, don’t miss this Pop Punk Fans!
Simple Plan took to the 2024 When We Were Young Fest stage on October 19 and 20 to play their hits and also announce a forthcoming band documentary. Pierre Bouvier shared that the audience from the festival will be part of the documentary, which is set to launch on Prime Video in 2025 via Sphere Media. Simple Plan shares, “This movie is the centerpiece of the band’s 25th anniversary celebrations and probably one of the most ambitious and special project we’ve ever been a part of. Reaching this milestone felt like the perfect moment to look back, reflect and give our… Read more »
Less than a week ago, Boys Like Girls took to social media to report that they would be hopping on the When We Were Young Festival 2024 roster. The band will be filling in for The All-American Rejects who dropped off the fest earlier in the month due to a “management change within the WWWY operation.” Fittingly, they walked on stage to AAR’s “Dirty Little Secret.” Opening with “Love Drunk,” they are playing their iconic hits such as “The Great Escape” and “Heels Over Head.” In an Instagram statement, Boys Like Girls shared, “It’s our greatest honor to play any… Read more »
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 »
After an indefinite hiatus that led We Are The In Crowd to quietly disband (sort of), the members of the beloved pop-punk band regrouped under vocalist Tay Jardine’s project, SAINTE. The new project features all WATIC members except Jordan Eckes and Rob Chianelli. However, after nearly a decade away from the U.S. stage, We Are The In Crowd has officially returned. The band made a triumphant comeback at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV. Their set delivered a nostalgic performance of their sophomore album Weird Kids, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary earlier this year in February. … Read more »
Tonight Alive has made their monumental return to the U.S. stage with their first Stateside performance since the final cross-country Warped Tour in 2018. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from international touring on December 18, 2018—which led to the cancellation of their 2019 U.S. tour due to a “demanding” schedule and the need to prioritize their “mental and physical health”—the band played a few select shows in Australia. However, their appearance at When We Were Young marks their first U.S. performance in over six years, signaling a powerful comeback for the beloved Australian group. Ahead of their performance, the Jenna… Read more »
After forming in June 2024—yes, just a few months ago—The Paradox made their When We Were Young Fest debut with the very first set of the day. The four-piece pop-punk outfit, comprised of Eric Dangerfield on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Rayman on bass, Xelan on lead guitar and backing vocals, and PC3 on drums, was a last-minute addition to the festival lineup after several artists, including The All-American Rejects and The Distillers, were forced to cancel their appearances. Despite being newcomers to the scene, The Paradox seized the opportunity, delivering an electrifying performance that set the perfect tone for… Read more »
