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American rock band, Badflower has officially announced the dates for their, " Ok, I'm Sick" United States tour after teasing it for weeks. Fans are already anxiously waiting to see the passionate and brutally honest group live. Singer and band frontman, Josh Katz has promised that their set will be emotional and one of the best shows fans will ever get to see. The group will be touring with the bands Weathers and Dead Poet Society. The full list of tour dates is listed below: Sept 29 - Chicago, IL Sept 30 - Detroit, MI Oct 2 - Milwaukee, WI Oct 3 - Minneapolis, MN Oct 4 - St. Louis, MO Oct 5 - Lincoln, NE Oct 6 - Denver, CO Oct 8 - Spokane, WA Oct 8 - Seattle, WA Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA Oct 12 - Sacramento, CA Oct 14 - San Diego, CA Oct 15 - Mesa, AZ Oct 17 - El Paso, TX Oct 18 - Dallas, TX Oct 19 - Houston, TX Oct 20 - New Orleans, LA Oct 22 - Tampa, FL Oct 23 - Orlando, FL Oct 24 - Columbia, SC Oct 25 - Charlotte, NC Oct 29 - Boston, MA O...

Earlier this month I got the pleasure of camping at Lodi's very own, Yogi Bear's Campground. All places have their pros and their cons, Yogi Bear's was no exception. In some areas, they exceeded all of my expectations but in others, they fell way short. So here are my pros and cons for if you decide to take a trip to Jellystone Park. PROS: - The entire site is HUGE. It takes around twenty minutes just to walk from one side to another. In fact, they provide rentable golf carts and bikes just for getting around. You could barely walk five feet without being passed by someone on a scooter or bike. - The campsites are grass instead of dirt, which saved our feet from becoming too dirty. It was enjoyable to be able to put our bare feet onto the ground and not become encased in a layer of dirt and grime. - There is a lot of different activities for your little ones to do. Every hour (starting at 10 am) is a craft or activity in the Pavilion. Along with that, there are ...

Vic Fuentes, the frontman from the Mexican rock band, Pierce The Veil has taken to his social accounts to tease something huge. In the video, he says "in addition to working on a new Pierce The Veil record, I've also been working on something big that I can't wait to show you guys. This has been life-changing for me and it's something that I want all you guys to be a part of." So Pierce The Veil fans it appears that the long wait for a fifth album may be finally coming to an end. At the moment, it's unreleased what Fuentes' newest project is, so stay tuned to find out! You can watch the full videos on both his Instagram and Twitter.

Earlier today alternative rock band, Twenty One Pilots dropped their newest music video for their song, ' The Hype.' The video begins with the band once again performing in their living room. As the shot zooms out we can see a small crowd of people, not really paying much attention to the duo. As the video progresses we get to see more and more people fall in love with the band, until everything begins to fall apart around them, forcing Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun to pick up the pieces of their lives around them. The video represents their fear of buying into the hype around the band and then losing everything. At the end of the video, we get to see Dun hand Joseph a Capri Sun which is a tie-in to their hit, 'Stressed Out.' The video so far has been loved and adored by fans. Watch 'The Hype' video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io2hbcrAYBw&t=0s

British punk-rock band, Bring Me The Horizon released the highly anticipated music video for their song, ' Sugar Honey Ice And Tea'  earlier today. Having been a fan favorite from their most recent album, 'AMO' it was no surprise that this was the next music video that the group chose to put out. The video itself has been extremely well perceived by fans so far. There is really no way to perfectly describe or sum up this video, other than it's weird on literal steroids. It was a wacky, crazy, and fun way to start off a Friday morning. Along with the release of the music video, the band has also been teasing a collaboration with singer, Halsey and their social media accounts. It is currently unknown when the suspected track will drop, although it is expected to be soon. 'Sugar Honey Ice And Tea' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iM83TiKdY0

Seventeen years ago today, My Chemical Romance released their first album, I Brought You My Bullets You Brought Me Your Love. Now that day is forever cemented as the fan proclaimed International My Chemical Romance Day. This holiday first surfaced in 2013 after the band announced that they would be going their separate ways. This day has been a way for fans to honor the group and what they stood for. Since it's officially My Chemical Romance Day again, we decided to list a couple of ways that you can choose to spend this special day. 1. DIY Killjoy Mask This is a super easy and quick craft which will allow you to dress up like a killjoy. Supplies: - Paper (regular or cardstock) - Pens, paint, pencils, etc - Scissors - Tape or string - Tape or glue Step #1 Print out or trace the mask template onto your paper. Step #2 Cut out your mask (be sure to also cut out the eyeholes). Step #3 Color and decorate your mask however you want! Step #4 Cut off some...

If you're planning on giving Fall Out Boy a listen but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Fall Out Boy consists of four members Patrick Stump (vocals): Pete Wentz (bassist): Andy Hurley (drums): Joe Trohman (Guitarist): Fall Out Boy originated in 2001 in Wilmette, Illinois. In 2010 Wentz and Stump announced the group would be going on a seemingly indefinite hiatus until 2013 when they reunited with the album, Save Rock And Roll. Altogether they've released seven full-length albums over the course of their career: Take This To Your Grave, From Under The Cork Tree, Infinity On High, Folie A Deux, Save Rock And Roll, American Beauty American Phyco, and Mania.  Over the years they've grown increasingly higher on the charts and are one of today's biggest bands. Their music style ranges from pop-punk to alternative rock. To better introduce you to their songs we've constructed a playlist with four tracks fro...

Mental health is a huge issue in the United States and continues to grow worse with each passing month. Anxiety disorders (panic disorder, O.C.D., post-traumatic stress disorder, and phobias), depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders plague the lives of 1 in every 5 adults in America. Mental health disorders are mainly caused by biological factors (genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry), life experiences, and family history of mental health problems. 1 in 100 (2.4 million) adults lives with schizophrenia. 2.6% (6.1 million) adults live with bipolar disorder. 6.9% (16 million) adults live with major depression. 18.1% (42 million) adults live with a form of an anxiety disorder. Approximately 10.2 million American adults have a re-occurring mental health disorder. Suicide is currently the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017 alone 47,173 Americans committed suicide and 1,400,000 attempted to...

American rock band, Badflower recently released their fourth music video from their album, ' OK, I'M SICK ' for the song ' Promise Me .' The video came out on June 13, 2019, and has gathered 554,837 views on Youtube at the time of this article. Being their newest video, I decided to go ahead and give it my honest review. The video will be linked at the end of the article. The video tells the story of two lovers growing old together. It is a beautiful sentiment that the band handles well. We see it start out with the couple as children when they first meet each other in a hospital. They lighten the dark and gloomy mood of their location with childhood innocence and playfulness. This plays a huge part in the overall theme of the song and the video, which is living in denial of growing old. The next scene cuts forward to when the duo are young adults, in a bar. The characters still maintain the same innocence as their children counterparts, further i...

Fall Out Boy has been releasing some pretty incredible and unique music videos for over a decade now, so we decided to take this opportunity and rank the five best. We made our decisions based on the meaning behind the video, how entertaining it was, and whether or not we would watch it again. The song has nothing to do with our choices, as sometimes the video doesn't do an amazing song justice. This list is purely opinionated. So here you go - the top five Fall Out Boy music videos. #5   -   Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) This was overall one of the most fun and enjoyable Fall Out Boy videos currently released. It was entertaining to see a video portrayed as though it were a television ad. Plus, seeing some of the old objects associated with the band was nice and nostalgic.  #4   -   What A Catch, Donnie This is easily the most heart-wrenching video that they have ever released. It is full of sentiment and a...

Camping can be a very stressful time because you are literally packing up your house and moving outside. Since we know a lot of families will be camping this summer, we decided to go ahead and make a packing list with everything and anything you could possibly need. So sit back and relax! Important Items: Tent (with stakes) Sleeping bags Sleeping pads Pillow Headlamps or flashlights Chairs Table (if a picnic table isn't available) Lantern Optional: Sunshade Hammock Cots Sleeping bag liners Firewood Camp rug Tablecloth and clips Clothesline Tools: Multi-tool Duct tape Tent repair kit Matress repair kit Extra cord Hammer or mallet (for tent stakes) Saw or ax Small broom and dustpan Kitchen: Stove and fuel Matches or lighter Cooking pots and pot holders Frying pan Eating essentials Cooking essentials Bottle/can opener Knife Plates Bowls Mugs Cups Cutting board Cooler Water bottles Ice Camp sink or wash bins Soap ...

This is a review of the American rock band, Badflower's debut album, ' OK, I'M SICK .' I'll be reviewing and critiquing the songs one by one based on their meaning, music, and execution. At the end, I'll share my final thoughts on the album as a whole and give it a number rating out of ten. This review is purely my opinion on the album; no hate to Badflower or anyone else is intended. With that being said, let's dive into the review. Song #1 - X ANA X (Explicit) The first song off of the album deals with strong feelings of anxiety. For being such a tough topic to discuss they do a good job of portraying it in a way that doesn't undermine the effects of mental health. Somehow, they even managed to make a song about mental health fun without joking about the issue at hand. The spoken parts in the track are a nice touch and make it different from other songs like this. It tells the story of someone taking Xanax and wishing they were in control...

The American rock band, Badflower has recently released their debut album, ' OK, I'M SICK.' Before we take a look into their newest work, we decided to take a trip back to the first songs they ever released. This will be a detailed review of their EP ' Temper.'  I'll be reviewing and critiquing the songs one by one based on their meaning, music, and execution. At the end, I'll share my final thoughts on the album as a whole and give it a number rating out of ten. Like with all of our reviews, these are our opinions and we mean no harm to the band or to anyone else. With that being said, let's take a look at ' Temper.' (Note: The original version of the EP came with the song, ' Heroin' which we chose not to review in this article, as the song is also on their full-length album. So if you'd like to read our review of that song, the ' OK, I'M SICK' review will be released tomorrow morning. We're sorry for any inc...

American rock band, Twenty One Pilots has officially announced the next leg of the  Bandito Tour. Here are all of the dates: Oct. 9 - Tampa, FL: Amalie Arena Oct. 11 - Greenville, SC: Bon Secours Wellness Arena Oct. 12 - Atlanta, GA: State Farm Arena Oct. 15 - Baltimore, MD: Royal Farms Arena Oct. 17 - Uncasville, CT: Mohegan Sun Arena Oct. 18 - University Park, PA: Bryce Jordan Center Oct. 20 - Philadelphia, PA: Wells Fargo Center Oct. 22 - Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Bank Arena Oct. 24 - Minneapolis, MN: Target Center Oct. 25 - Des Moines, IA: Wells Fargo Arena Oct. 27 - Denver, CO: Pepsi Center Oct. 30 - Las Vegas, NV: MGM Grand Garden Arena Nov. 1 - Los Angeles, CA: STAPLES Center Nov. 2 - Anaheim, CA: Honda Center Nov. 3 - Sacramento, CA: Golden 1 Center Nov. 5 - San Diego, CA: Pechanga Arena Nov. 8 - Fort Worth, TX: Dickies Arena Nov. 9 - Tulsa, OK: BOK Center

Josh Katz, the vocalist for the American rock band, Badflower, has hinted towards a 'massive' US headlining tour. On his Instagram, Katz wrote "massive bf (Badflower) headline US tour is coming. Be on alert, friends." As of now, no dates have been released. The band is currently on tour with the band, Shinedown which will end in towards the end of this month. It's expected that the tour will be officially announced sometime soon. Check back here for live updates.

Let's face it - every single album Twenty One Pilots has put out over their career has been amazing, which makes writing this article so difficult. Yet, we pushed through and did it anyway. So, here's every one of their albums, ranked from our least favorite to our favorite. Please remember that this is simply our opinion, and we truly do love each album by this band. #5   -    Regional At Best (2011) This is a great album as far as lyrical content goes, but its sound and production are of low quality, which makes sense considering this album was recorded in a basement. This album is no longer available for sale digitally and can only be bought through a third party, which has basically made this the most forgotten work from the band. Five songs on this album were later reworked, however, it's still sad that the duo left some amazing songs behind. For these reasons, this album was ranked last on our list. Tracklist: Guns For Hands Holding On To ...

We know how important music is and when your favorite artist releases a new album, it can be extremely exciting. We decided to make a series where in every month, we release a list of albums coming out. So here are all of the albums coming out in the remainder of July: JULY 12: Allday: Starry Night Over The Phone Dope Lemon: Smooth Big Cat Ed Sheeran: No.6 Collaborations Project Banks: lll K. Flay: Solutions Shindy: Drama Thelma Plum: Better In Blak Yuna: Rouge JULY 19: Freya Ridings: Freya Ridings Iggy Azalea: In My Defense Sabaton: The Great War Sabrina Carpenter: Singular Act ll Scott Stapp: The Space Between The Shadows Sum 41: Order In Decline JULY 26: Andy Grammer: Naive Angie McMahon: Salt Kaiser Chiefs: Duck Mini Mansions: Guy Walks Into A Bar... NF: The Search Of Monsters And Men: Fever Dream TBA: Chance The Rapper: Owbum

                                                                                          (Warning: Spoilers) Going into the theatre, I was a little bit skeptical that this film would live up to the standards of the last two; I was left shocked at the new high bar it set. When you have a movie with sequels, most times they end up getting increasingly worse as the story continues - that doesn't happen with this franchise.  From the get-go, we're thrown into the action and suspense that this film holds. The story began to build up from the second it started and kept a believable feel. The opening scenes showed Hiccup and his friends releasing dragons from a crew of dragon hunters. It isn't long after that when we meet the main villain of the movie, Grimmel....

Let's face it - we like bands and artists for so much more than just their music. We love the lyrics and the people behind them. We look to them to inspire us and help us through some of the darkest times in our lives. So here are ten quotes from band vocalists, that proves just how amazing they are. #1 From Badflower. #2 From My Chemical Romance. #3 From Black Veil Brides. #4 From All Time Low. #5 From Bring Me The Horizon. #6 From Twenty One Pilots. #7 From Fall Out Boy. #8 From Of Mice And Men. #9 From Sleeping With Sirens. #10 From Pierce The Veil. They're all so much more than just a member of a band; they're a member of our family. Which quote was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!