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Good Charlotte is slated to appear on a compilation album titled Rock Against Bush, which is being assembled by Fat Wreck Chords president and NOFX frontman Fat Mike. Good Charlotte, Green Day, Sum 41, and a number of other punk acts will contribute songs to the record as part of a campaign to vote George Bush out of office next year. Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin revealed that the band isn’t afraid of the same kind of backlash that hit the Dixie Chicks. “I mean, we considered that at the same time, you know, but I think that the Dixie… Read more »
Matchbox Twenty has announced the dates for their upcoming North American tour. The band wrapped up a 10-week tour in July and will hit the road for a North American tour starting September 24 in Tallahassee, Florida. In between, however, Matchbox Twenty will play seven European shows. Guitarist Adam Gaynor revealed that for Matchbox Twenty, touring is hardly a chore. “I think there’s nothing more fun and exhilarating than your own crowd in an indoor setting that’s there to see you, you know what I mean?” Gaynor said. “But when you’re doing your own show they’re there for you and… Read more »
Concert tours to Southeast Asia have become the latest casualty of recent bomb blasts in Bali and the Philippines with veteran jazz guitarist George Benson and rock groups Red Hot Chili Peppers and Oasis canceling shows. “George Benson did cancel some dates that he had lined up for Indonesia,” promoter Nigel Peters said on Tuesday. “It’s obviously a direct relation to the Bali bombing. That’s the only reason this decision was taken.” A bomb attack at a nightclub on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on October 12 killed more than 180 people, most of them Australian. Ten people were… Read more »
Their video for “Deny,” starring Muhammad Ali ‘s daughter Laila Ali, is nearing release, and the hard-rockin’ song is going strong on radio, but Default are already planning their next single. Vocalist Dallas Smith would love to hear the propulsive “Sick & Tired” booming across the radio, but he’s aware that marketing two heavy songs back-to-back might not be the best career move, and he and his bandmates can’t agree on a softer track to push. So they’re leaving it up to their fans to vote on the Default Web site for the next single from Fallout (2001). ” ‘Live… Read more »
Just one day before kicking off the UK/Europe leg of their Popular Monster II World Domination Tour, Falling In Reverse has been forced to cancel their remaining overseas shows. Why you might ask? Well, because the UK is currently denying visa entry to applicants who have served more than 12 months of prison time. This policy applies to frontman Ronnie Radke, who served 2.5 years in prison after violating probation related to a 2006 case of battery with substantial bodily harm, which tragically resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man. The band has shared a statement to their Instagram… Read more »
Outbreak Fest, taking place in Manchester, UK, on June 14 and 15, 2025, has announced the first wave of artist performances. Additionally, the annual fest will hold a special one-day, multi-stage event in London, UK, on June 13. On their official social channels, the fest shares, “Alongside our usual Manchester event we will also be launching in London for the first time, which will be a one day, multi stage festival in the city centre.” The details of the London event have not been made public, but Outbreak Fest has revealed “London news coming tomorrow.” Despite the buzz around the… Read more »
Armor For Sleep has announced a massive 25-show tour with support from Boys Night Out and Hellogoodbye. The tour, which kicks off on March 6 in Boston, MA, will celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Armor For Sleep’s 2005 full-length album, What To Do When You Are Dead. In a social post across the band’s channels, they share, “Could not be more excited to announce that we will be venturing out this Spring to properly celebrate 20 (!!!) years of “What To Do When You Are Dead”. We will be playing the album in its entirety plus more! Super honored… Read more »
Ahead of their December support dates with Taking Back Sunday, Sincere Engineer has unleashed their heavy-hitting new emo track, “Settle Up With Your Downfall.” The track was preceded by releases “Corn Dog Sonnet. No. 7 (Remix)” and their Hopelessly Devoted To You cover of “I Hate Myself” by 88 Fingers Louie. Of “Settle Up With Your Downfall,” Deanna Belos says, “This song is a fluid thought about how you owe it to yourself to recognize your faults and how they contribute to your reality at the individual level, while also commenting on all of humanity and our place on this… Read more »
On October 19 and 20, Cobra Starship took to the When We Were Young Festival‘s Purple Stage to play myriad tracks from ¡Viva la Cobra! as well as fan-favorite singles. On the second day of the festival, October 20, the band had an array of fun cameos throughout their 10-song set. Along with bringing out We Are The In Crowd‘s Tay Jardine to sing on “Bring It (Snakes on a Plane),” Gabe Saporta also welcomed out Tara Yummy on “Good Girls Go Bad.” Check out Tara Yummy’s performance below. Additionally, on the first day of the festival, Cobra Starship tapped JULES… Read more »
