The Menzingers Announce New Album “Some Of It Was True”

Beloved punk rock act The Menzingers are dropping a brand new album later this fall.

The Philly foursome, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Greg Barnett, vocalist/guitarist Tom May, bassist Eric Keen, and drummer Joe Godino, have been making waves in the punk scene for the past 17 years. With their heartfelt lyrics, anthemic sing-alongs, and energetic live performances, they have amassed a loyal fanbase worldwide.

Their upcoming seventh album, Some Of It Was True, comes out digitally October 13 via Epitaph Records (Babebee, The Ghost Inside, Magnolia Park.) Physical copies will be available January 26. Produced by Brad Cook (Hiss Golden Messenger, The String Cheese Incident, Waxahatchee,) the album promises to deliver the band’s signature gritty sound blended with introspective and thought-provoking lyrics. Its title was inspired by a line from The Clash’s punk anthem “London Calling.”

In the past few months, the group released two new tracks: “Bad Actors,” a song cut from their 2019 album Hello Exile, and the first single off their upcoming record “There’s No Place In This World For Me.” Check out that track below.

Some Of It Was True was written over the past two and a half years, according to Barnett. “This record just feels different for us,” Barnett continued in a press release. “It’s a really important one in our catalog, and a pivotal moment in our history. We have the liberty of our fans growing with us now, and after writing these lyrical songs about where we are in life, we decided to take other peoples’ stories and make something bigger out of it.”

The album’s second single was also released today, as well. “Hope Is A Dangerous Little Thing” is a sweet Americana track with a punk twinge. The track showcases the band’s knack for crafting emotionally charged songs with powerful instrumentation. With its driving rhythm, infectious hooks, and Greg Barnett’s impassioned vocals, “Hope Is A Dangerous Little Thing” instantly resonates with listeners. Check out the music video below, directed by Bob Sweeney (Circa Survive, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Webbed Wing.)

Escape The Fate, PVRIS, The Maine, More To Play Slam Dunk Festival 2023

It’s here. The final artists for Slam Dunk 2023 have been revealed.

The 17th annual Slam Dunk Festival dropped the full lineup for this year’s festivities. Joining previously announced acts like Enter Shikari, Less Than Jake, Fit For A King, The Academy Is…, and girlfriends are Escape The Fate, jxdn, Millie Manders And The Shutup, LØLØ, The Maine, and many more. Check out the full lineup below.

Remaining tickets can be found on the festival’s website. Slam Dunk 2023 takes place Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28, in Hatfield Park and Temple Newsam in Leeds, UK.

Yellowcard, The Academy Is…, Misfits, More To Play Riot Fest 2022

Whoa.

Earlier this morning, Chicago’s beloved music festival Riot Fest announced its 2022 lineup. The festival will run from Friday, September 16, to Sunday, September 18. Headlining the late summer festival are reunited emo gods My Chemical Romance (Friday), punk legends the Misfits performing Walk Among Us in full (Saturday), and 90s industrial rock duo Nine Inch Nails (Sunday). Friday’s lineup will feature acts like Alkaline Trio, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers, The Wonder Years, and Bob Vylan, playing their first show in the United States. Saturday will feature bands such as Yellowcard (playing their first show since breaking up in 2017), Sunny Day Real Estate, Bad Religion, The Menzingers, and War On Women. Sunday will include other groups like The Academy Is… (their first show since 2017), Ice Cube, Jimmy Eat World, Midtown, and The Bombpops. Check out the lineup below.

All tickets are available now to purchase, but get them fast. These will sell out.

Riot Fest first took place in 2005 and has been running on strong until COVID-19 cancelled 2020’s festivities. Artists who’ve played in the past include The Suicide Machines, Flatfoot 56, The Casualties, TSOL, Butthole Surfers, High On Fire, Smoking Popes, A Day To Remember, Fall Out Boy, Tegan And Sara, System Of A Down, Rob Zombie, Paramore, Beck, The Raconteurs, and Sublime With Rome.

The Menzingers Reimagine Songs Off New Album For “From Exile”

Quarantine may have us locked in our homes, but The Menzingers were able to make something during the lockdown.

The Scranton based punk rock quartet have unveiled a reimagining of their latest album Hello Exile called From Exile. The 12-track album features all the songs from Hello Exile re-recorded in new ways.

The band posted, “We’re pleased to announce a reimagined version of Hello Exile, aptly titled FROM EXILE. 12 songs recorded in our bedrooms, basements, and attics while in isolation. Re-written and recorded during the early lockdown months of Covid-19. Stay safe and we’ll see you on the other side of this.”

Two songs were released following the announcement, “Strawberry Mansion” and “High School Friend”, which you can both hear below.

From Exile is available September 25 on Epitaph Records (DREGG, Hot Water Music, Plague Vendor). Pre-orders are available now.