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From Friday 02 October 2015

“Gently and thoroughly prod your spongy tissue,” Emperor X urges

Jacksonville, Florida’s folk-punk singer-songwriter Emperor X has revealed his recent battle with testicular cancer via Facebook, urging everyone to check themselves regularly. It’s pretty sound advice. “I HAD TESTICULAR CANCER THIS SUMMER. SURGERY AND CHEMO TREATMENT SUCKED. IT WORKED FLAWLESSLY. NOW I DON’T HAVE CANCER ANYMORE,” he posted on the

Thursday 01 October 2015

Hindsights welcome new guitarist to become a five-piece

“It is with great pleasure we announce that our friend Tom Richfield will be joining Hindsights on guitar,” the band have announced regarding recent developments. “Tom has been involved with the band in many ways since 2012 and co-produced our debut album โ€˜Cold Walls/Cloudy Eyesโ€™, it was only fitting that

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Buy the Post Tangent compilation in aid of Syrian refugees!

A bunch of noisy rock, punk and metal bands have released the Post Tangent Compilation, which includes 32 tracks for ยฃ4. All proceeds go to Calaid, in aid of Syrian refugees. Buy it below. Post Tangent Compilation

Tom DeLonge to release ‘Poet Anderson’ live action short

Having recently revealed he believed blink-182 to be holding him back from his creative endeavours, Tom DeLonge is adding to his repertoire with a live action short based around his ‘Poet Anderson’ narrative. Set to be exclusively premiered on the 13th October 2015, the short film features Teen Wolf star

Monday 28 September 2015

Charlie Simpson to appear on Singing In The Rainforest tonight

Singing In The Rainforest, a new factual entertainment series on UK TV station Watch, will this evening send Fightstar vocalist and singer-songwriter Charlie Simpson into the unknown. The series sees famous musicians envelop themselves in the culture of some of the world’s most remote tribes, joining in with their rituals

Thursday 24 September 2015

La Dispute announce ‘Tiny Dots’ documentary

Directed by Niall Coffey, La Dispute are gearing up for the release of their feature-length documentary ‘Tiny Dots’. With advance screenings scheduled for select US cities on the 1st November, the band are teasing the release with a trailer.

Green Day reveal trailer for ‘Heart Like A Hand Grenade’ documentary

Green Day have revealed the trailer for their forthcoming @heart Like A Hand Grenade’ feature-length documentary. The film depicts their ‘American Idiot’ recording experience over a decade since the album’s release. The film, directed by John Roecker, will be released in cinemas on the 15th October 2015.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Alexisonfire might not be as “back” as we first thought

Having cemented their return at Riot Fest in Toronto, promising never to leave us again and exclaiming that “Alexionsfire is officially back“, the band have added some clarity to vocalist George Pettit’s words. “”Alexisonfire is officially back” may well be true, but it seems some may be reading

Might As Well Promotions launches in London

With the first Might As Well Fest done and dusted, the people behind the event have launched a promotions company under the same name. Driven by the charity ethos inspired by Might As Well Fest headliners Astpai, the team are pushing the idea forward. “We had a great time on

Friday 18 September 2015

Twin Atlantic to release ‘Photographic Record’

Craig Kneale of Twin Atlantic has pulled together a 10โ€ x 10โ€ 222-page hardbound book comprising personal photography of the band. Entitled ‘Photographic Record’, the book documents the first eight years of the band’s life, from their humble beginnings to their ‘Great Divide’ touring cycle. “When I began taking photographs,