Woah. Journey has fired Steve Smith (drums) and Ross Valory (bass) for attempting to assume control to the rights to the Journey name. That's, uh, upsetting, to say the least. One of the greatest drummers of all time, and one of the greatest bassists of all time. They have a massive tour coming up this summer, so I hope they can find a suitable replacement. But that's an axe right through the foundation of the band.
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has launched a JOURNEY tribute band called JOURNEY BEYOND. JOURNEY BEYOND's debut performance will take place on Friday, March 6 at The Beacon Theatre in Hopewell, Virginia. Belladonna announced JOURNEY BEYOND's formation in a social media post earlier today...
I'll never forget the mini heart attack I had when someone posted a listing for a fake reissue of AFI's Sing The Sorrow, with a very convincing mock up, on April Fool's Day. Cruelest thing you can do to a man.
My favorite album ever made is 5 years old today. Please, kindly listen to this song if you have time. It's not my favorite on the album, but it's certainly the most meaningful and impactful to me. Interpret it for your own meaning, not it's intended meaning, if it's intended meaning doesn't speak to/for you.
"Now, I breathe again."
Here it is, my first article for my college newspaper, The Commuter! The article is about the fascinating fan base and recent projects of Poppy, as well as discussing her show the other week at DC's U Street Music Hall. Give it a read if it pleases you to do so!