Mind Equals Blown

MEB writer Sarah McGonagle recently caught up with Phil Bozeman, vocalist of the deathcore veterans Whitechapel. They talked about playing to different types of crowds, the recent re-release of The Somatic Defilement, video games, plans for the band’s next album, and more. MEB: Begin by stating your name and what you do in the band. Phil Bozeman:…

MEB staffer Sarah McGonagle recently had the chance to chat with with electropop wonder Lights. They discussed the recent release of the acoustic version of Siberia, how the songs will be translated in the live setting, playing the Skate & Surf Festival, and much more. MEB: You just released Siberia Acoustic on April 30th. What made you…

MEB staffer Jason Gardner caught up with Xerxes vocalist Calvin Philley to talk about the band’s upcoming release, self-recording and the journey the band has taken in since the release of their LP Our Home Is a Deathbed. MEB: To get started, you just released a new song “Tramadol,” which comes from your upcoming 7”…

MEB staffer Rebecca Kravetz recently had the opportunity to interview Louis Miceli, lead vocalist of the metalcore group Palisades. They discussed the recent release of their album Outcasts, what it was like working alongside guest vocalists Chris Roetter of Like Moths to Flames, Tyler Carter of Issues and Andy Leo of Crown the Empire, Batman’s debut in their song “The…

MEB staffer Rebecca Kravetz recently caught up on tour with lead vocalist Landon Tewers and guitarists Josh Childress and Derrick Sechrist of the metalcore group The Plot In You. They discussed the release of their most recent album Could You Watch Your Children Burn, Landon’s religious developments since last working with Christian band Before Their Eyes,…

MEB staffer Rebecca Kravetz recently caught up on tour with vocalists Tyler Carter and Michael Bohn and drummer Case Snedecor of the metalcore group Issues. They discuss the band’s upcoming acoustic EP Diamond Dreams, the previous drama between them and Woe, Is Me, being dedicated Beliebers, and much more.  So you guys got the band together…

For the record, could you state your name and what you do in The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die? My name is Derrick Shanholtzer-Dvorak and I play guitar / yell at everyone in TWIABP. You’re rapidly approaching the release of your debut LP, Whenever, If Ever. First…

MEB staffer Sarah McGonagle recently caught up with vocalist Winston McCall of metalcore veterans Parkway Drive. They discuss all the details behind the band’s latest release Atlas, winning the Best Live Act award from Rolling Stone, their plans for new music, and much more. MEB: Can you begin by stating your name and what you do…