Born of Osiris Interview: Lee McKinney, Matt Pantelis on Motivations & the Touring Lifestyle

When Scale The Summit played Prosthetic Records their four song demo in 2006, the label had little interest in signing instrumental bands. “[Prosthetic] said word for word: ‘[we’ll] never sign an instrumental band,'” guitarist Chris Letchford...

  What is the definition of a successful band? A band that graces the covers of mainstream magazines, or is success defined as consistent touring, playing in front of 20 kids per night? Trap Them vocalist Ryan McKenney has little concern for mainstream notoriety...

I was straight edge in high school. Not one of those snobby hardcore sXe kids that only ate vegetables and refused to hang out with anyone that smoked weed, but I was the poser that would sharpie my wrists and sign English tests “Ryan xxx”. I broke edge my...

About this interview: In a 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan’s Rock Show, Andrew W.K. shared insights into his journey from a teenage music enthusiast to a rock icon and motivational speaker. He recalled his early love for death metal, citing Obituary as a...