The Used have shared two more new songs, “Big, Wanna Be” and “The Lottery” (feat. Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo).
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Silverstein are streaming a new track called “Burn It Down.”
Caleb Shomo is selling the original MircoKORG he used when he was a member of Attack Attack. View his tweets about it below
This is my MicroKORG with all the original sounds and presets used for attack attack back in the day. Still works great and plays great. Comes as is. Takes battery's or a 9v power supply. Starting the bidding at 399 (standard microkorg retail) as I've put in years of work on the sounds and toured with it my whole career with attack attack. Shipping it world wide. Whoever wants it, this thing was my baby for a long time so take good care of it and enjoy!
Beartooth, the band fronted by Caleb Shomo (ex-Attack Attack! vocalist!), headlined their first show but are still getting their name out there the old-fashioned way without a label; house shows. The band is currently doing a run of them and I had a chance to chat with Caleb about CLASS, his old band, and his studio.
You can follow the band on Facebook, as well as Twitter. You can follow Caleb on Twitter as well.
For the record, what’s your name and what do you do in the band?
Caleb Shomo and I sing.
Let’s talk about your roots. I’ve never been to Westerville, Ohio before. What’s it like there?
Westerville is amazing. Very chill neighborhoods, great friends, and good times.
You’re headlined your first show with Beartooth; do you feel like you’re starting out at the very bottom, or that you’ve already started working from an established base?
Well, I guess I have some sort of foundation from my past experience in Attack Attack!. I’ve been touring since I was 15 and fronting a band since 17. Definitely makes the stage a lot more comfortable for this new project.
You said in your statement you’re on good terms with Phil Druyor; any chance of you guys touring together in the future?
I’d love nothing more!
Do you currently have a working album title for the record?
Not really; possibly Fear the Tooth? Just been making songs for fun and it’s all been coming together quite nicely.
Did you have any guest vocalists or was it all you behind the mic?
So far, just me. I’d love to get some other singers on the record though!
You said in your AltPress interview that you’ve been doing electronic music since before you joined Attack Attack!, what inspired you to make an EP?
Honestly, I’ve just always love synthesizers. That and I like loud music and having a good time. I want to bring the vibe of a hardcore show to dance music, NOT at all musically, just in the sense of the energy of the show and the vibe. I love energy and just going nuts. I generally treat a CLASS set like I’d treat a show I was fronting for a hardcore band in many ways.
Will we ever hear an extended version of that dubstep outro from Lonely made into a CLASS song?
Haha, probably not. I was very young and not too good at making EDM back then; all about the new stuff for me.
Any chance you’ll do some solo acoustic material? You had a song (Apathy) that was pretty good.
I actually have written songs since then. about 3 or 4. i just have kinda kept those to myself so far. very personal songs.
How will you balance your recording studio and being on tour with Beartooth?
A lot of working. haha.
What’s the most interesting thing about you that has never been revealed in an interview before?
Not sure; I feel like I’m pretty open in interviews. I’m left handed? haha
At this point in your career, is there any uncharted territory that you haven’t been able to get to yet?
I want to play in japan more than anything. I’d love to go to Indonesia as well; seems like shows there would be amazing.
Beartooth, the new hardcore outlet featuring former Attack Attack! frontman Caleb Shomo have announced a string of one off’s dates that will not take the group to any music venues, but will take them to fans’ living rooms.
"I don’t care where I play a show as long as its intimate" said Shomo. "And I don’t know how shows can be more intimate than in somebody’s house! I’d rather play to 50 people going crazy and truly experiencing the music how it was meant to be experienced than playing for 5,000 people who can’t get to the mic and sing, get on the stage and go crazy, then jump off and be caught by their friends and can’t hang out with us.".
The group caused a stir and a demand with the release of their latest live video for their current single “I Have A Problem” which showcased what the bands live show consisted of, stage dives, high fives and broken ceiling fans.
3/22- Greencastle, IN @ Chris Vance’s House
3/23- Greenfield, IN @ Main Street House
4/19- Grayson, KY @ The Bagby Brickhouse
4/20- Lexington, KY @ Alan’s House
4/26- Kent, OH @ Checkers
4/27- Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s [Venue]
5/3- Erie, PA @ Valerio House
5/17- Willis, MI @Jeremy’s House
Beartooth, the new hardcore outlet featuring former Attack Attack! frontman Caleb Shomo, have released their first ever live video which can be seen below.
Craig Mabbitt is back and he’s better than ever. This born and raised Arizona vocalist never fails to impress, especially with this new EP he put out. From being in blessthefall, The Word Alive, and currently in Escape the Fate, this may be Mabbitt’s best work yet. He proves that he can hold his own and does not need his band to put out an album that satisfies his fans. Craig shows us that he can reach new heights, lyrically. The sound is amazing; you won’t be disappointed when you hear these solid screams that Mabbitt provides for his supporting fans.
Caleb Shomo is on this act as well, providing guest vocals on the track, “Make Me Believe It”, and producing this outstanding album. Some could say it’s like This Means War Part 2 but to me, it’s so much more than that. Shomo has always had the talent for producing and I can guarantee you he’s doing his job right. I would like to give so much credit to these guys and I couldn’t thank them enough for doing what they did on this project. All I can say is keep up the good work guys and I would love to possible see another album with this much potential. There’s no doubt in my mind that this record gets a 9.5 out of 10.
- AJ Gordy
River City Ransom are a 5 piece rock band from York England. Formed in the spring of 2010, with the intention of writing honest, energetic and catchy jams. With each band member bringing a different style to the sound and drawing from a wide range of influences, they sound unique yet somehow familiar. Click the links below to watch them perform acoustic versions of “Great White Buffalo” and “Attack Attack!.”
http://www.twitter.com/RCR_Official
Follow the band members
@Zak_Ford @waddupesawyer
@GeorgeRCR @Big_Red_Beard_
https://www.facebook.com/RCROFFICIAL/info
Credit to John Oliver Photography who filmed the session
http://www.johnoliverphoto.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Oliver-Photography/158523954200228
Miss May I are currently out on tour with Parkway Drive, and we had a chance to interview Miss May I from the road. Levi and I spoke about the tour, finishing their new album in the studio, meaning of the album art, future touring, and more!
State your name and role in the band, please.
Levi Benton Vocalist in Miss May I
You’re currently on tour with Parkway Drive; how is the tour going for you guys? Is it nice playing to a different crowd than maybe you guys are used to?
It’s been great so far on this tour and HUGE! Also yes it’s been so nice to play to a real metal crowd and the fans are being great to us as well. Most of them are seeing us for the first time and they are great! Can’t wait to come back!
I noticed the release date for At Heart has been pushed back to June 12th; was it due to a change in the album cover? I know numerous people have wanted the lion to come back.
I know we have been bashed quite a bit on the new album cover but I feel like since we are finally having an OFFICIAL Lion Logo for Miss May I then the story and meaning of At Heart would be lost with just the logo. Also the packaging is great so just you wait ;) The push back was due to some last minute changes on the album.
Speaking of: what’s the significance behind the album title, and how does it tie in with the album art?
Throughout the album artwork it shows how each song is sang from the heart and that is all that matters. No more just trying to be tough and in a metal band but play music worth playing and feeling. The child on the cover shows that even from the beginning of life you have to speak from the heart.
What’s one thing that you can tell us about the album that everyone wouldn’t know on their own?
The album is actually all recorded with the same microphone I play with live a SM58 and its the first time I ever held a mic in hand and recorded on a album.
How is At Heart a progression from your last album, Monument?
Well, we definitely spent way more time on this album more than we have ever spent on a album before. We actually got a chance to do pre-production and sit back and listen to the album before we tracked it so we made sure the best of the best made it to the album.
What song changed the most during the recording process?
The biggest track of the album and the most meaningful song “Hey Mister” probably changed the most and got rearranged at least 3-5 times before ever officially tracking. But the final product turned out great!
What guest vocals did you have on the record, if any? I’m guessing Telle from The Word Alive returned the favor since you appeared on “2012”.
We actually didn’t have any guest vocals this time on the record. We are more about playing live as good as possible and we feel the more guest vocals that clutter the album the more it would not sound the same live.
Did you return the favor on Attack Attack’s newest album? (not This Means War; they made an announcement that they have completed ten songs, produced by John Feldmann, for another album)
Actually I didn’t and I wish I could have!
At Heart is your third album on Rise; that being said is your contract fulfilled, or can we expect another album on the label?
It is our last album on Rise Records but we have not yet looked into new labels yet. WE have put most of our time into making At Heart as large as possible first.
Any more songs about video games like Rust?
Not yet haha. If it was up to us though there would be one about Skyrim or Battlefield 3 on this record.
In your live performances, as soon as your start screaming, you have a much harder time doing more demanding vocal parts. Eventually by the end of the set it sounds like you find it almost impossible to hold a scream out. What impact has this had on how you arrange your set list, and how you take care of your voice outside of your performance? Have you considered going to Melissa Cross for vocal lessons?
I have went to Melissa Cross and I have had a great performance ever since!
I’ve read in other interviews that you’re influenced by As I Lay Dying but what do you say to the critics who think you’re a watered-down version of AILD?
Well we are very big fans of AILD and I know sometimes it seems like we are alike but I guess thats what happens when you are inspired.
What do you hope the remainder of the year holds for MMI, with a new album looming and everything?
Well we will have the year packed with tours and magazine press and have some surprises already scheduled so keep your eyes peeled.
Last question: What are one book and one band that you’d recommend to anyone that listens to your band?
I don’t read books and As I Lay Dying.
Attack Attack! has been forced to postpone their upcoming South American Tour with Escape The Fate due to drummer Andrew Wetzel becoming sick and later being diagnosed with tonsillitis, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. The band has released a statement which can be read below.
"I really hate sitting here and writing this, but some very unfortunate events have taken place. While out on our UK/European tour, Wetzel became very sick. As soon as we landed in Columbus, he went straight to an urgent care facility. He’s been diagnosed with tonsillitis, bronchitis, and walking pneumonia. The doctor has told him to make sure he’s resting for at least 6-8 days. No traveling, no playing, no working, no nothing. Just rest. This unfortunately means that we’re going to have to reschedule these South American / Mexico dates with Escape the Fate for June. Tickets will be accepted for all of the new dates. We will be making an announcement of the rescheduling very soon and we promise to make it up to you guys!
We are very, very sorry!
Love,-Attack Attack”