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May 20, 2007. Fall Out Boy released the fourth single from their blockbuster album Infinity on High and the pop‑punk la...
05/28/2026

May 20, 2007. Fall Out Boy released the fourth single from their blockbuster album Infinity on High and the pop‑punk landscape got a little more ambitious.

“The Take Over, The Breaks Over” is a masterclass in musical bravado. The guitar riff is pure David Bowie worship (specifically “Rebel Rebel”), while the title itself is a direct reference to Jay‑Z’s 2001 diss track “Takeover.” Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz weren’t afraid to reach outside the genre for inspiration – and it paid off. 💀

THE NUMBERS: 📈

· 🇦🇺 #17 on the ARIA Singles Chart, later ranking #90 on the year‑end chart
· 🎸 Peaked at #8 on the US Alternative Airplay chart
· 🏆 Gold certification in Australia (35,000 units)

THE VIDEO: 🎬
The clip, directed by Alan Ferguson, is a dizzying, behind‑the‑scenes rollercoaster that splices raucous live performances with backstage pranks and tour chaos. It went on to win a MuchMusic Video Award for People’s Choice: Favorite International Video, beating out Flo Rida, Kanye West, Rihanna, and Timbaland – and was also nominated for Best International Video – Group. 📹

Which Infinity on High single still gets you the most hyped – “This Ain’t a Scene,” “Thnks fr th Mmrs,” or “The Take Over, The Breaks Over”? 🎤

Dance Gavin Dance are currently tearing through North America with The Fall of Troy, Horse the Band, Wolf & Bear, and No...
05/28/2026

Dance Gavin Dance are currently tearing through North America with The Fall of Troy, Horse the Band, Wolf & Bear, and Novelists. They just dropped Tree City Sessions 3 (May 22) live re recordings of classics like “Need Money” and “The Robot With Human Hair, Pt. 3.” Their 11th album Pantheon is also on the horizon, promising heavier, more experimental sounds. 💀

NORTH AMERICAN DATES: 📅
5/23 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
5/24 – Toronto, ON @ History
5/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
5/27 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Oakdale
5/29 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summerstage
5/30 – New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
6/2 – Tampa, FL @ Jannus Landing
6/3 – Miami, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach
6/5 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Co.
6/6 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca Cola Roxy
6/7 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
6/9 – Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
6/10 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
6/12 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
6/13 – Washington, DC @ Vans Warped Tour *
6/14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
6/17 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
6/19 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
6/20 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
6/22 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
6/23 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center
6/25 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox S**o
6/26 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
6/29 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
6/30 – Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
7/1 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
7/25‑26 – Long Beach, CA @ Vans Warped Tour *
11/14‑15 – Orlando, FL @ Vans Warped Tour *

EU/UK DATES (SEPTEMBER): 🇪🇺🇬🇧
9/1 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
9/2 – Paris, FR @ Trabendo
9/3 – Berlin, DE @ Columbia Theatre
9/4 – Cologne, DE @ Kantine
9/6 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy
9/8 – Glasgow, UK @ SWG3
9/9 – Manchester, UK @ Academy
9/11 – Bristol, UK @ The Prospect Building
9/12 – London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

Festival date

Which date are you catching — and are you more hyped for Tree City Sessions 3 tracks or new album material? 🎤

My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way captured in an absolutely haunting new shot by Mfrafael on IG during the band‘s ...
05/26/2026

My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way captured in an absolutely haunting new shot by Mfrafael on IG during the band‘s monumental set. The intensity, the emotion, the black parade energy all on full display.

Whether he’s screaming “Teenagers” or whispering “I’m Not Okay,” Gerard proves night after night why he’s still one of the most magnetic frontmen in rock history. 🙌



📸 Photo : Mfrafael on IG

Pop rock duo Twenty One Pilots just scored a major win at last night’s American Music Awards (May 25, Las Vegas). They s...
05/26/2026

Pop rock duo Twenty One Pilots just scored a major win at last night’s American Music Awards (May 25, Las Vegas). They snagged Best Rock/Alternative Artist, beating out heavy hitters Linkin Park, Deftones, Sleep Token, and The Marias.

While many metal fans were hoping for a different outcome, there‘s no denying the duo’s massive year between their Clancy world tour and continued streaming dominance, Tyler and Josh keep proving they’re a force across genres.

Still, with Sleep Token, Deftones, and Linkin Park also nominated, the rock categories are more competitive than ever. Here’s to next year!

Do you think Twenty One Pilots deserved the win, or should one of the heavier acts have taken it home?

All Time Low have officially launched their own “Bay Spice” crisps in collaboration with Nantucket Crisps. A Chesapeake ...
05/26/2026

All Time Low have officially launched their own “Bay Spice” crisps in collaboration with Nantucket Crisps. A Chesapeake Bay‑inspired seasoning that blends Maryland tradition with a Nantucket island twist.

“When someone asks you if you want to create your own snack, you say yes,” says Alex Gaskarth. “This is our spin on a Maryland staple, and we hope the world loves it.”

The best part? On June 7, they’ll play a special acoustic benefit show at Cisco Brewers Nantucket. Proceeds go to the Fairwinds Center for Mental Health and the Nantucket Music Foundation. 🎤

Available in select stores next month, and nationwide at Fresh Markets starting August. 🛒

May 25, 2010. All Time Low released their first live album/DVD, Straight to DVD, capturing a sold‑out show at NYC’s Hamm...
05/26/2026

May 25, 2010. All Time Low released their first live album/DVD, Straight to DVD, capturing a sold‑out show at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom during the Nothing Personal era plus backstage chaos, tour stories, and pop‑punk at its peak.

2016 brought the sequel, Straight To DVD II: Past, Present and Future Hearts, documenting their massive Back to the Future Hearts arena tour and proving there was still plenty of life left in the series.

Now, with band documentaries trending harder than ever (Netflix, Prime Video, etc.), fans are rallying for Straight To DVD III — a new chapter that could cover their tenth album Everyone‘s Talking!, arena tours, festival headliners, and over 20 years of history. With one of the most loyal fanbases in alternative music, this feels like the perfect time. 🙌

Caleb Shomo looks incredibly striking in this fresh portrait by Ashley Osborn. The intensity, the presence, the undeniab...
05/26/2026

Caleb Shomo looks incredibly striking in this fresh portrait by Ashley Osborn. The intensity, the presence, the undeniable charisma it’s a reminder why he’s one of modern metal’s most compelling frontmen.

With Pure Ecstasy on the way (August 28) and a massive fall tour, Caleb is stepping into a bold new era. This photo captures that shift perfectly. 🙌

What’s your favorite Beartooth track and are you ready for the Pure Ecstasy era? 🎤



📸 Photo : Ashley Osborn

“There's been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straig...
05/25/2026

“There's been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight… I am a proudly gay man.” He opened up about years of struggle, admitting he spent a decade “burying feelings with alcohol” until sobriety led him to finally reconcile with his sexuality.

Hours later, his wife of nearly 14 years, Fleur Shomo, shared her own emotional post: “The past few months have been a very disorientating and hurtful time to navigate… I will always want to love, protect and support Caleb.” While expressing her pain “To support him whilst losing everything has been incredibly hard” — she also honored their marriage: “Our story was a good one. And now it’s done.”

The announcement comes as Beartooth prepares to release their new album Pure Ecstasy on August 28, followed by a North American headline tour. Caleb has promised to express himself “wholeheartedly and fully” moving forward. 🙌

Sending love to both Caleb and Fleur during this difficult transition. How can the metal community best support them? ❤️

Fifteen years ago today, A Day To Remember released the second single from What Separates Me From You, and pop‑punk got ...
05/25/2026

Fifteen years ago today, A Day To Remember released the second single from What Separates Me From You, and pop‑punk got one of its most brutally honest gut punches.

"All Signs Point to Lauderdale" is a raw, bitter anthem about outgrowing your surroundings, chasing dreams, and the liberating act of leaving a place that never believed in you. Jeremy McKinnon’s sneering delivery of “I hate this town, it’s so washed up, and all my friends don’t give a fu‑” still hits like a sledgehammer.

THE NUMBERS: 📈

· 🎸 Peaked at #32 on Billboard’s Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart
· 🇬🇧 Certified Silver in the UK (BPI) – 200,000 units
· 🎤 Charted in the UK (Singles & Rock & Metal Singles)
· 🎥 The music video, directed by Chris Marrs Pillero, cast the band as bullied students who get a twisted revenge — pi***ng in their own lunches and getting the bullies to eat them. The chaos is pure ADTR.

The title came from a late‑night walk in a rough West Palm Beach neighborhood. McKinnon hated the mentality of people who give up on their dreams and blame their location. The song is a middle finger to every soul‑sucking small town and the friends who never try to leave. 🙌

From Warped Tour singalongs to closing out arena shows, this track has become a cathartic rallying cry for anyone who ever felt stuck.

Beartooth’s frontman Caleb Shomo has publicly come out as gay, releasing an emotional statement that’s already moving fa...
05/23/2026

Beartooth’s frontman Caleb Shomo has publicly come out as gay, releasing an emotional statement that’s already moving fans everywhere. “There’s been a lot of speculation… I am a proudly gay man,” he wrote. “I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol… putting it down led me to finally reconcile with my sexuality.”

For years, Caleb fought a silent war. Now, he’s choosing honesty over fear, and the metal community is rallying behind him. His journey toward self‑acceptance is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to live your truth.

With Beartooth’s new album Pure Ecstasy on the horizon (August 28) and a fall tour, Caleb steps into this next chapter with the support of fans who love him for who he truly is. 🙌

Japanese kawaii metal icons BABYMETAL and German electronicore party-starters Electric Callboy joined forces for the hyp...
05/23/2026

Japanese kawaii metal icons BABYMETAL and German electronicore party-starters Electric Callboy joined forces for the hyperkinetic banger “RATATATA.”

The track was an instant hit, blending BABYMETAL’s signature dance metal precision with Electric Callboy’s chaotic, techno-infused energy. It was later used as the main theme for WWE’s Bash in Berlin and featured on the WWE 2K25 soundtrack.

The two bands even debuted the song live together just two days after its release in Saitama, Japan, proving that the magic was just as wild on stage. 🙌

Do you still blast “RATATATA” when you need a pick-me-up? What’s your favorite BABYMETAL or Electric Callboy collab? 🎧

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