Metalcore/punk

Listen: The Wonder Years – “Passing Through A Screen Door”

Previously mentioned when they announced their forthcoming album, The Greatest Generation, Philadelphia pop-punk outfit The Wonder Years are now streaming the first song off of the album. The song is titled Passing Through A Screen Door and is available to stream on AbsolutePunk‘s Soundcloud page. You can now pre-order the album within various bundles from Hopeless Records. Passing Through A Screen Door will be available to purchase on iTunes at midnight EST.

The Wonder Years Announce “The Greatest Generation”

By Keith Yeo ⋅ March 7, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Pop-punk giants The Wonder Years have announced and revealed the cover art for their highly anticipated 4th LP, The Greatest Generation. The record will be released on the 14th of May this year, under Hopeless Records. Check out the track listing below!

“We know that this is unequivocally our strongest, most honest and most heartfelt work to date. We can’t wait to show everyone what we have in store for this release.”- The Wonder Years

01. There, There
02. Passing Through a Screen Door
03. We Could Die Like This
04. Dismantling Summer
05. The Bastards, The Vultures, The Wolves
06. The Devil in My Bloodstream
07. Teenage Parents
08. Chaser
09. An American Religion (FSF)
10. A Raindance in Traffic
11. Madelyn
12. Cul-de-sacs
13. I Just Want to Sell Out My Funeral

Stream: Hesitation Wounds – “A. Smith (The Death Of A Teenager)”

By Keith Yeo ⋅ February 19, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré has started a new band with Jay Weinberg (ex-Against Me!), Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy), and Stephen Lacour (ex-Trap Them) called Hesitation Wounds. The band is set to release a self-titled 7-inch on Secret Voice Records, and is streaming a new song called A. Smith (The Death Of A Teenager). Check out the stream here or below! Preorders of the digital EP and 7″ are available on Secret Voice’s website.

Bolm released this statement regarding the background and formation of Hesitation Wounds:

“Hesitation Wounds is the combined sound of different backgrounds and 5 hours of song writing. In May of 2012, the idea was to combine friends (some of whom had never met) from different bands and see what could happen in one afternoon. Jeremy Bolm, vocalist of Hesitation Wounds (and Touché Amoré), commented, “I told Neeraj Kane (The Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Holy Fever), Jay Weinberg (ex-Against Me!), and Stephen ‘Scuba’ LaCour (Ex-Trap Them, True Cross), ‘Let’s write as many songs as we can on Sunday and record them on Monday.’ Jay was in town and Scuba agreed to come out from Arizona for the weekend. What we came up with was three songs and an intro. We recorded them Monday afternoon with long time friend and always-available-for-my-stupid-shit, Alex Estrada. Lyrically, the songs are about witnessing the murder of a friend, the life and death of the inspirational underdog folk singer Phil Ochs, and the overall reality of life. Sonically, it’s an abrasive / no strings attached outpouring of fast and heavy hardcore not far off from the bands we’re already responsible for. We’re proud of the outcome and we hope you enjoy.”

The Story So Far To Release New Album

By Keith Yeo ⋅ January 16, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Californian pop-punk band The Story So Far has announced their new album, What You Don’t See. The band’s highly anticipated follow-up to the largely successful Under Soil And Dirt is set to be released through Pure Noise Records on March 26th, 2013. The album was produced by Steven Klein at The Panda Studios.

You can check out the track listing below.

Track list:

1. Things I Can’t Change

2. Stifled

3. Small Talk

4. Playing the Victim

5. Right Here

6. Empty Space

7. The Glass

8. All Wrong

9. Bad Luck

10. Face Value

11. Framework

Listen: Bring Me The Horizon – “Shadow Moses”

By Keith Yeo ⋅ January 8, 2013 ⋅ One comment

UK-based metal band, Bring Me The Horizon, has just released the official audio stream of “Shadow Moses”, which you can check out here or below. This is the first single off the band’s fourth, upcoming studio album, Sempiternal, set to be released April of this year.

The song definitely draws from the band’s previous works; the best elements of which are prevalent throughout the track. The choir, orchestral element that riddled There Is A Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It, There Is A Heaven Let’s Keep It A Secret returns. Heavy guitar riffs akin to Suicide Season are also featured. Perhaps the most interesting element is the melodious vocalization that singer Oli Sykes incorporates for the first time, rather successfully in fact. One can definitely feel the band’s maturation and the development of their musical style.

Woe, Is Me Loses Three Members

By Keith Yeo ⋅ March 8, 2012 ⋅ One comment

American metalcore band Woe, Is Me has announced the loss of three of their members; Michael Bohn (Screamed Vocals), Ben Ferris (Keyboard/Vocals) and Cory Ferris (Bass), due to differences within the band. The former members have released a statement regarding their departure from the band, which you can read below:

“It doesn’t come with any ease to announce, but the three of us have left Woe, is me.

Our differences were just too vast on so many levels: Musical, personal/moral, and professional/business.
It came to a point where we could either continue on the path they saw fit, or we could create our own path and find happiness in our own ways.

We have nothing but gratitude for all of the fans. Every handshake, high-five, hug, pat on the back, and kind word from you guys and gals means the absolute world to us.

When one door closes, another opens: and we can’t wait to see what’s on the other side of this new door.

Hope to see you on the road soon.

Much love.”

Woe, Is Me has already announced replacements via Facebook. The former members roles’ will be filled by Doriano Magliano of That’s Outrageous! and Brian Medley. You can read the band’s statement below:

“What you’ve heard is true- but it’s something that we’ve prepared for, addressed, & already handled. Trust us, when we say ‘everything is going to be just fine’ ( ; Oh, & we’ll be seeing you in two days. So be ready ( ; @WoeIsAustin @andrewpaiano @woeiskevin @hance_ @dorianomagliano & @briannmedley

P.s: u[s] breaking up, is out of the question. Every tour, & every plan will be followed through with full heart. We’ll be releasing a video press release tomorrow to fill everyone in on things to come. #neverstronger

Love,
[S] army Austin, Andrew, Hance, & Kevin (& more to come)”

Pierce the Veil Release Epic Win 5 Documentary

By Keith Yeo ⋅ March 6, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil has released episode 5 of their “Epic Win Mini Docs”, featuring highlights from their fall 2011 “No Guts, No Glory” tour with Miss May I, Woe Is Me, Letlive, and The Amity Affliction. You can check out the video below.

James Baney Leaves The Devil Wears Prada

By Keith Yeo ⋅ February 23, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments

American metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada have announced that they will be parting ways with their keyboardist, James Baney, for undisclosed reasons. You can read their statement regarding the issue below:

“With great deliberation and difficulty, we have decided to part ways with our keyboardist James Baney. James will always be family to TDWP, being one of the most well-intentioned people we know. Our prayers to James in beginning a new chapter with his wife back home, and our endless gratitude to TDWP fans for understanding. We’ll see you at a show soon.”

Baney has been with the band since their formation in 2005. He can be heard on all their material, the most recent one being their 4th album, Dead Throne, released in September last year.

Video: Dance Gavin Dance – “Heat Seeking Ghost Of Sex”

By Keith Yeo ⋅ February 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Dance Gavin Dance have released a live music video for their song “Heat Seeking Ghost Of Sex” from their 4th album Downtown Battle Mountain II, which was released in March 2011. You can check out the video below.

Of Mice And Men Lose Bassist/Singer

By Keith Yeo ⋅ February 10, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Metalcore band Of Mice and Men have announced that bassist and clean vocalist Shayley Bourget will be leaving the band due to personal reasons. The band, including Bourget, has made a video addressing the issue which you can check out below. In the video, Bourget discusses his life while his bandmates support him and his decision.

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