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Frank Zummo Announces Forthcoming Book, Unbreakable Rhythm

Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo announced his forthcoming book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book, set for release on November 11 via Modern Drummer Publications, came to life in 2023 during Zummo’s School of Rock Workshop. Pettigrew, who attended the event, chatted with Zummo backstage with his recorder on, and the introduction was born. Additionally, the book features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman… Read more »

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Gerard Way Drops New Doug McKean-Produced Track with The Mock-Ups

2025 has turned out to be a historic year for the emo faithful. Fans were treated to a live performance of an unreleased My Chemical Romance track, “War Beneath The Rain,” for the first time—a track frontman Gerard Way dedicated to the band’s late collaborator and producer Doug McKean. Now, Way has followed it up with brand-new music through his side project, The Mock-Ups, dropping the McKean-produced single “I Wanna Know Your Name.” The Mock-Ups sees Way stepping into a new role on vocals and bass, joined by familiar names from The Interrupters: Aimee Allen is featured on backing vocals,… Read more »

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Couple Gets Engaged During blink-182 Four Chords Music Festival Set

When you fall in love with a girl at the rock show, you propose to the girl at the rock show, duh! Per a recent post from TikTok user @dmosco12, aka Dominic, he proposed to his partner during blink-182‘s set at Four Chord Music Festival in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 13. The music fan got down on one knee during “I Miss You,” and captioned the video, “We’ll wish this never ends…she said yes!” The video has been viewed by several blink-182 fans, saying, “Crying for two strangers on the internet again,” and “Romance at its finest, especially with Blink… Read more »

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Bands Reuniting at When We Were Young 2025

If When We Were Young Fest has taught us anything, it’s that nostalgia still rules the alternative music scene. Each year, the Las Vegas-based festival manages to one-up itself with its lineup, and 2025 is no exception. With the reunion of Panic! At The Disco at the heart of this year’s lineup, the festival will see several other bands reunite. Panic! At The Disco Few bands defined the 2000s emo boom quite like Panic! At The Disco. From their breakout 2005 debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, to Brendon Urie’s time on Broadway, Panic! became one of the most… Read more »

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Gerard Way’s New Music Project The Mock-Ups Is Coming Soon

Everyone…stay calm! My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way seems to be gearing up to release a new music project: The Mock-Ups. On September 12, Instagram account @gauzyrecords, a boutique record label in Los Angeles and Arizona, revealed Way as the vocalist and bassist for the forthcoming project in a caption. And that’s not all…The Mock-Ups also feature The Interrupters‘ Aimee Allen on backing vocals and Jesse Bivona on drums. Additionally, The Interrupters’ Kevin Bivona worked on keys and production for The Mock-Ups. Plus, Michael Schulz, Head of Signature Artists at Fender, is on guitar. What a lineup! Notably, the post… Read more »

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Knocked Loose Vocalist Bryan Garris Is Officially Engaged

Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris and his long-time partner Taylar Glasgow are officially engaged! Garris revealed that he proposed on Saturday, September 13, in Louisville, Kentucky. He shared in an Instagram post, “Yesterday, in the backyard of our home with our family, I asked my best friend to be my wife.” The post also reveals adorable Polaroid photos of the couple with the ring: a stunning tri-stone engagement band with emerald-cut diamonds. Clearly, this couple has dazzling jewelry taste. Per Instagram, the couple has been together since they were 18 years old—now both 32 years old, the two have spent… Read more »

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5 Emo Bands That Inspired saturdays at your place’s New Record these things happen

Midwest emo fans have lots of great tunes to add to their playlists today. Kalamazoo, Michigan artist saturdays at your place have revealed their second full-length record these things happen, as well as the music video for “cross my heart.” With euphoric, yet angsty sonics, SAYP tackle the growing pains of young adulthood with the heart, humor, and talent to cement them in the genre’s hall of fame. Across their 10 tracks, the band shares dazzling acoustic strums, nostalgia-inducing fizzy guitar lines, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that’ll swiftly draw in long-time listeners and new fans, alike. Notably, saturdays at your place… Read more »

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Twenty One Pilots Share Final Chapter Of Their Story On Breach

Well, the most bittersweet day has arrived for loyal fans of Twenty One Pilots. The duo, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, have shared the final chapter of their Dema story with their new album, Breach. Preceded by singles such as “Drum Show” and “The Contract,” Twenty One Pilots have also delivered their show-stopping, action-packed music video, “City Walls.” Previously, Joseph said in a statement, “We have a US tour coming up this fall (which is going to be pure magic, and I cannot wait). But then after that… I’m not sure. I’m not saying it’s our last tour ever; I’m just saying, other… Read more »

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As It Is Shares Vulnerable “Lose Your Way & Find Yourself”

After inviting fans from near and far to witness a song premiere on September 10, As It Is has officially revealed their new track, “Lose Your Way & Find Yourself.” This marks the first new release for the quartet in seven years. Alongside the song release, the band announced that album five is in the works, and As It Is has officially signed with FLG. Patty Walters vulnerably sings, “‘Cause I never felt so brave that January day I asked for help/You’ll never be okay until you lose your way and you find yourself/So I’m screaming at the pain to… Read more »

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The Devil Wears Prada’s Jeremy DePoyster & Dying Wish’s Emma Boster Are Married

We’re calling it the royal wedding of metal. Dying Wish vocalist Emma Boster and The Devil Wears Prada vocalist and guitarist Jeremy DePoyster are officially Mr. and Mrs. The couple got engaged in August 2024 and officially tied the knot on September 5, 2025, in White Salmon, Washington. Per a post from wedding photographer Jen Talesman, had a stunning outdoor ceremony and stunning rustic reception at the Tin Roof Barn. Sneak peek photos include DePoyster bustling Boster’s gorgeous lace gown, a couple photo with sweeping mountains, and a reception photo with the triumphant newlyweds. Check out the new Mr. and… Read more »