Pierce the Veil Latest Music Video Release

Fearless Records band, Pierce the Veil has just released their latest music video for their song "Hell Above" from their album Collide With the Sky.

The video is them playing a show, just like any other band does in the scene. But there are certainly some selling points to it don't get me wrong.

These dudes look like they bring their A game except I feel like the rest of the dudes were way more intense and crazy than frontman, Vic Fuentes. This kind of surprised me but I understand that he has to sing and one cannot jump around and still pull off amazing vocals.

This video makes me want to go to a show which is probably what they want fans to feel.

If you are really inspired to see them they will be on tour with Memphis May Fire and letlive. You can get dates right here.

Ian Watkins Arrested

There are honestly just nasty, horrible people in this world and I will be the first to say that Ian Watkins is one of them.

Lead vocalist of Welsh rock band, Lostprophets, has been accused with child sex offenses.

According to the The Guardian, "The 35-year-old has been charged with conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a female under 13 and possession/distribution of indecent images of children."

There are also two women, 20 and 24, who are suspected accomplices of Watkins. All three of them have been taken into custody by the Cardiff Bay pollice.

Rolling Stone reports that these indecent acts have been going on from May to December of this year.

Fearless Records and band members are saddened and shocked by this discovery.

This guy is a horrible person, taking away a child's innocence is one of the worst things that a person can do. I hope that he serves serious jail time. 

I will be posting more news as the story progresses. He will be in court today so the information will be out as soon as it happens. 

Attack Attack! Revamped

In the past week both the bassist, John Holgado and Caleb Shomo left their band Attack Attack!.

With this being the case, I thought for sure that this band was over but that is the exact opposite of what is happening!

Right away the band recruited Phil Druyor, lead vocalist of I Am Abomination, for vox and their merch guy, Tyler Sapp on bass.

The new revamped AA! even released a track called "No Defeat" yesterday. Be warned, it sounds nothing like the AA! you once new.

There is still the electronic aspect of the band but the vocals are clean. I am not digging it.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO "STICK STICKLY"!!!!????

Alternative Press did an interview with Druyor and Andrew Wetzel, the drummer which you can check out here.

Wetzel says that they are going to be putting out a new record with as an independent label since their contract with Rise Records is up.

This AA! train is moving way too fast for me. Members quit, new members come in, a new track, and now talk of coming out with an album.

There will be more news about the band's album coming up in 2013.

We Came As Romans Lyric Video

We Came as Romans just released their new single "Let These Words Last Forever".

They made this lyric video that is good. I don't know what driving around in an old car has to do with the song but that's cool. I feel like the video footage is too chill to mesh well with the song.

But never the less, I like the lyrics of the song and am stoked for what this band will hopefully be releasing in 2013.

For the first half of the year WCAR will be on tour supporting The Used on their Take Action Tour.

For dates and tix check this link!

Black Keys Begin Recording New Album

Two piece rock band, The Black Keys, are planning on recording a new album this winter.

The duo will start the process in Michigan and the finish it up in Nashville with the producer from their last album El Camino, Danger Mouse.

So TBK fans, keep your ears open for new material coming soon!

For a sound bite from the band, check it here from Spin.

Attack Attack! Bassist Leaves Band

Popular electronic/metal band, Attack Attack! is going through a line up change as of their bassist, John Holgado has chosen to leave.

In an incredibly long Facebook post (which I cannot find on FB but found here from Alternative Press) he talks about his experience over the last 5 years with AA!.

The quick version of Holgado's post is:
-he is quitting because he is clinically depressed
-he is struggling with identity, for a while he debated if he is a homosexual
-in the end he concludes that he is not
-he tells his fans to cherish your family
-his main two pieces of wisdom are: you are what you're around and you are what you think

"All good things come to an end, and now I can finally breathe."

From all of the emotion poured into this post I truly think that he is doing the right thing for his mental health. I sincerely hope that he can get his life together.

But one thing that really makes me upset is what people are saying about him and the band on their FB page. I cannot understand people who write hateful, spiteful, malicious comments just to make themselves feel better. Saying mean things does not make any situation better, it only makes it worse.

Glass Cloud Release New Video

Photo Cred: Caroline Moore Photography

Glass Cloud has gone through some drama this fall with a van accident but this has not affected their spunk.

The band has just finished up the AP Tour, opening for Miss May I and The Ghost Inside, they took footage from the tour and compiled it into a sweet new music video!

The video is for the song "She is Well and Nothing Can Be Ill" and shows them on and off stage during the tour.

The best part of the video is their ULTRA sick guitarist, Joshua Travis with his 8-string. He is one of the most hardcore dudes in the scene.

Check him out shredding right here!!

I also really like frontman, Jerry Roush's shirt that says "Die Old, Live Smoke Free".  It's awesome that he is making that statement about his life especially since he is playing for teenagers and young adults every night.

Their current release is The Royal Thousand check it out on iTunes or on Spotify.

Yellowcard "Awakening" Video

Alternative rock legends, Yellowcard have released a video for their song "Awakening" from their latest record Southern Air.

The video is all animated and everybody looks like those little people that you can make on the Wii.

With technology today, YC should be able to hire somebody to create a better animated video than this. IT'S FREAKING 2012!

The storyline is that frontman, Ryan Key gets left at a truck stop and he has to find his way to the show before the band goes on. Yeah, it's kind of boring.

But I absolutely love the track which makes it all worth while!

My friends and I are going to see them in January and I am beyond stoked!! For all of the latest Yellowcard updates check back here!

Mayday Parade Start Side Project

Brooks Bett and Jeremy Lenzo from the popular emo/pop-rock band Mayday Parade are collaborating with Bett's girlfriend, Alexandra Kees, to create the trio, Truth or Consequence.

TOC has more of a folk rock sound which is probably what most fans would not expect from the members of a popular pop rock band.

But for Absolute Punk, they were far from surprised at the group's choice of genre.

"...seemingly fitting for the vibe in addition to the fact that both Betts and Lenzo come form the rhythm section of Pop Rock group Mayday Parade."

The trio has released one song titled "She Smiles" which will be on their upcoming EP Second Fiddle. The EP comes out on Christmas, December 25th to iTunes.

According to Alternative Press, it will be a "seven song affair displaying a more mellow, country influenced approach to rock."

For me the track is alright, nothing special. I love folk music but this just sort of bored me.

Check out the track and comment below what you think!

Phoenix Follow-Up Album

French indie rock band, Phoenix are giving hints at their upcoming album.

The photo above is taken from their website and is titled "ALBUM IN PROGRESS".

No one is sure whether this is the name of the album or just an acronym, but either way I am stoked.

Rolling Stone was talking with Daniel Glass, head of the band's label, and said "that they had completed the record in a Paris studio."

According to Glass, the album will be released in April of 2013.

Paramore Announce Album Title

Today Paramore has released the title of their fourth album, which is self-titled, Paramore.

The band made a post on their website about the album and what fans can expect.

The trio say that the first single will be called "Now".

"It just feels like the perfect way to start this new journey we are embarking on not only as a band but as a movement. To show people that you can lose battles but come back and win full on wars. You can rise from ashes. You can make something out of even less than nothing. The only thing you have to do is keep moving forward!"

The album will be debuting in stores and online on April 9th, 2013.

Oh, Sleeper Member Quits

Oh, Sleeper's guitarist James Erwin has decided to step down from his position in the band and move on with his life.

The former guitarist posted a Facebook status on December 1st saying that it is time for him to quit. He will be leaving after their Australia/New Zealand tour with For All Eternity and Storm the Sky.

To fill the void, bassist Nate Grady will be taking up the spot. In this video, Grady proves to his fans that he is ready to shred and is bringing his A-game!

He talks in the video that it has been his dream to play guitar for a band. He is now having his dreams come true!!

On Monday, December 3rd the band posted again on Facebook announcing Grady's promotion and also made a comment about making a new album in 2013.

"We are very excited to have him as we begin the writing process for the NEW OH SLEEPER ABLUM TO BE RELEASED NEXT YEAR! Get excited, because this next Oh,Sleeper album will be unlike anything you have ever heard from us before."

I am certainly stoked BEYOND stoked for the new line up and album. These guys are my absolute favorite and I can't wait to see what these guys have been cooking up in the studio.

For a glimpse at their past work check out these videos:
"Endseekers"
"Son of the Morning"
"Vices like Vipers"

Make Me Famous Break Up

Ukrainian, hardcore/electronica band, Make Me Famous are calling it quits. Well at least their lead vocalist, Denis Shaforostov, is.

The band more or less kicked him out because he thought that he was better than everybody else in the band.

The members said that he was extremely rude, disrespectful, and a royal jerk. They had had enough.

"We would like to make a statement on the state of Make Me Famous. We four members were never treated like equal musicians to Denis Shaforostov. According to Denis, he was the only member in the band and he treated the rest of us as unpleasant as humanly possible, it was not fun being in a band with him. It was as if everybody but Denis were hired musicians and were expected to do any and everything that he would tell to us to do. Denis would also expect to keep a larger portion of any band income, in return he would treat us disrespectfully and give everyone in the band and the bands team an everlasting negative attitude. From those on the inside of the industry, this might not come as much of a surprise."

I don't blame these guys at all for kicking out Shaforostov. The name of their band certainly fits his goals for music; just to make money and get famous.

The four remaining members will be finishing up their It's Now or Winter tour with our vocalists taking over his vox part in their live shows.

Sumerian Records is going to keep the quartet on the label and will work with them so that they can continue as a group with a new name.

Check out full statements from the band and their apology video here from Alternative Press.