Let’s start with everyone taking a collective deep breath… As fans swarm (see what we did there?) to social media to reminisce about My Chemical Romance’s triumphant return 4 years ago today, on October 31, 2019, some astute members of the MCRmy have also spotted what they believe to be a tantalizing hint at a new My Chem album or new music teaser. In a since-deleted Instagram Story post by a close friend of the band under the handle, @bigwormser, a seemingly harmless photo that could mean absolutely nothing has set the devoted fandom abuzz. The photo in question, which… Read more »
Following the release of their two new singles from the summer, as well as a recent band documentary, L.S. Dunes is releasing a forthcoming demos record Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes. The LP will feature eleven demo tracks of their original Past Lives songs, giving listeners a look at how the modern rock quintet built their major debut record. Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes will be out November 10, and is currently available for pre-order on the L.S. Dunes merch store and Fantasy Records’ official store. Giving fans a taste of what’s to come, the band released their demo of… Read more »
L.S. Dunes stopped at Irving Plaza in New York City for a sold-out and seriously sweaty show celebrating their debut album ‘Past Lives’.
Liquid Death is back at it again. The tongue-in-cheek water brand, known for its creative marketing strategies, just dropped the compilation of the summer. Greatest Hates Volume 3 is a 10-track collection of bangers with lyrics written entirely by the company’s internet haters. Juxtaposing their negative comments with 80s-inspired arrangements, the record is just as danceable as it is hilarious. Marking Liquid Death’s third Greatest Hates compilation record, the brand invited artists such as Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, and Kayleigh Goldsworthy to bring their hate comments to life through song. Skateboarding icon Tony… Read more »
After the recent departure of their longtime drummer, Derek Grant, Alkaline Trio has made a killer announcement. Atom Willard, an incredibly talented musician who has performed with groups such as The Offspring, Angels & Airwaves, Against Me!, and more, will join the band as their new drummer. Willard took to Instagram to express his gratitude and excitement. He shares, “Truly honored to be trusted with these big shoes. Thank you Dan and Matt.” Fans are not the only ones who share in the excitement surrounding Alkaline Trio‘s new drummer, fellow bandmates, Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano also expressed their most… Read more »
L.S. Dunes—the supergroup which consists of Anthony Green, Frank Iero, Tim Payne, Tucker Rule, and Travis Stever—have issued their epic sci-fi horror-inspired music video for “Grey Veins.” “Grey Veins” is a creative homage to ’70s Japanese Sci-Fi horror films and comes from the mind of guitarist, Iero. The epic visual masterfully combines elements of fantasy and warfare and was directed by the renowned director David Brodsky, known for his work with acclaimed bands such as August Burns Red, Helmet, and Cannibal Corpse. In a stroke of creative brilliance across “Grey Veins,” the band members each transform into valiant soldiers thrust… Read more »
When I was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a…Yankees game? Yesterday, March 30, the New York Yankees kicked off Opening Day at Yankee Stadium against the San Francisco Giants. And with Opening Day, the Yankees organization has released a hype video with a surprise My Chemical Romance “G note.” While the video only runs for a minute and 49 seconds, the iconic 2006 My Chemical Romance track “Welcome To The Black Parade” echoes brilliantly behind the commentator. Cutting to the track’s epic third verse, fans are seen cheering while vocalist Gerard Way’s full-throated… Read more »
If The Black Parade was My Chemical Romance’s take on the 1970’s over the top opera rock concept album, then Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is the band’s attempt at recreating the 1980’s synth laden rock and roll.
It’s been just over eight months since Sum 41 announced that they would be disbanding following the release of their final double album, Heaven :x: Hell, set to arrive on March 29 via Rise Records, and their final farewell tour. As their album launch draws nearer, Sum 41 has announced their final worldwide run, Tour Of The Setting Sum. The Interrupters will join the storied pop-rockers across the North American leg of the tour, which will kick off on April 19 in Omaha, NE. The tour will run throughout 2024 before culminating in the group’s final hoorah on January 25… Read more »
We chat with LIGHTS about her new album + comic ‘Skin & Earth’. Then we lose our minds over the Black Panther trailer, and Geek Actually’s Rachel Stuhler joins us. Finally, we discuss the epic showdown of Gail Simone vs. The Mummy.