Hit The Lights‘ frontman Nick Thompson has written a letter to fans explaining the nature of his new side-project, Thief Club. Thompson touches on wanting to put out music that inspires him, not answering to any labels, and the music business. He recorded his songs for Thief Club with producer Rob Freeman and is planning […]
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Hit The Lights Frontman Opens Up About Thief Club Side-Project
October 31st, 2012 
Grant Trimboli 
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Moving Mountains Side Project Ansible Stream New Song
October 19th, 2012 Adrian Garza Gregory Dunn of Moving Mountains had released “3060” earlier today under the new moniker for his solo project, Ansible. It seems as if this is a hint of what is to come with Ansible’s upcoming EP that is due this winter. Be sure to check out “3060” after the jump!
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Frank Turner Starts Hardcore Band, Unveils First Song
August 6th, 2012 Jacob Tender Folk favorite Frank Turner is taking a spin at Hardcore this fall with his new project, Mongol Horde. Very few details are known about the group at this point, but Turner himself has already debuted a premiere single entitled “Casual Threats From Weekend Hardmen.” You can stream the song (and mosh your ass off) after […]
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The Acacia Strain’s Vincent Bennett Starts Side Project
July 10th, 2012 Grant Trimboli The Acacia Strain vocalist Vincent Bennett has announced that he started up a new side project with Griffin Landa and Chris Cain. The band is called Shut In. They plan on releasing their debut EP, Old Homes, that will be available for purchase on August 21. This release will be independent. Check out the official […]
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REVIEW: Misser – Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going to Be A Better Person
May 30th, 2012 Tyler Osborne Artist: Misser Album: Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going to Be A Better Person Genre: Pop-Punk/Punk Label: Rise Records Complete transparency: I generally hate side-projects. A lot of them are half-assed, boring, and just seem like material that didn’t fit as much into the original, more popular band’s newest album. There are obvious exceptions […]
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REVIEW: Matt Skiba and the Sekrets – Babylon
April 21st, 2012 James Shotwell Artist: Matt Skiba and the Sekrets Album: Babylon Genre: Rock Label: Superball Music On paper, this could come across as an unremarkable group jamming session involving members of Alkaline Trio, AFI, and My Chemical Romance. Yet Babylon is no such thing. Far from an indulgent explosion of pop-rock posturing, this is a mature, controlled, and […]
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Basement Members Start New Side Project
March 14th, 2012 Matthew Dondiego Members of the UK emo-punk band Basement have started a new side project called The November Group. The new band includes 3 members of Basement, who show their wide range of musical talent in the new band, abandoning the raw, aggressive sound that helped propel Basement’s popularity and creating a new, more ambient sound. The […]
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Metalocalypse Co-Creator Announces Brendon Small’s GALAKTIKON
February 20th, 2012 James Shotwell Metalocalypse Co-Creator Brendon Smalls have been musically quiet since the release of Dethalbum II, but not anymore. Smalls unveiled his side project, Brendon Smalls’ Galaktikon, earlier today. The project, whose record is described as “A High Stakes Intergalactic Extreme Rock album,” features Smalls on vocals and guitar, with DETHKLOK drummer (legendary metal drummer) Gene Hoglan […]
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Alesana Side Project, Tempting Paris to Record in March
February 17th, 2012 Jacob Tender We first heard about Alesana side project, Tempting Paris in 2010. In the months prior to The Emptiness’ release, small hints at the project were given in various interviews, a myspace page was made, and then things went quiet. Two years later, Tempting Paris has re-risen and it appears as if material is prepared and ready for the […]
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Brendon Small Reveals ‘Galaktikon’ Side Project
February 17th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Metalocalypse’s own Brendon Small has revealed the side project that he has been hinting since 2010’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards. His new project will be called ‘Galaktikon‘ and is apparently “a high stakes intergalactic extreme rock album coming soon!” Check out the official album artwork by looking at our featured image spot to your left. […]
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Wind In Sails Posts “Deep Down” Demo
January 23rd, 2012 James Shotwell Vanna guitarist Evan Pharmakis has released a new demo under for his acoustic project, Wind In Sails. Posted on Youtube by Pharmakis himself, “Deep Down” tells a tale of friendship ending and the aftermath that follows. It is clear every line hits somewhere very personal for Pharmakis and should go a long way towards exciting […]
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REVIEW: Anthony Green – Beautiful Things
January 18th, 2012 Ethan Merrick Artist: Anthony Green Album: Beautiful Things Genre: Indie/Folk Label: Photo Finish In need of a creative outlet outside of his band Circa Survive Anthony Green recorded Avalon. The album was a warm, inviting record with a focus on a more acoustic, folk sound rather than Circa Survive’s bombastic indie rock sound. A little over four […]