It’s been ten years since the Finger Eleven last released new music, but frontman Scott Anderson is quick to point out they never truly stopped. Family life, changing priorities, and a deliberately slow, democratic writing process kept them from rushing. By the time Anderson starts talking with SNSMix about Finger Eleven’s upcoming album, it’s clear […]
Warped Tour returns to Southern California this weekend for the Long Beach edition of the 2025 fest. The event – which already enjoyed a successful stop in Washington D.C. earlier this summer – is being hailed by fans and musicians alike. Of course, Warped tour’s long history goes back decades. In the ‘90s and 2000s,
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Tyson Ritter never expected his band to make a comeback. But here we are in 2025 and All American Rejects are enjoying a massive resurgence in popularity, highlighted by the band’s upcoming album – their first in over 13 years. “Honestly, man, we are the worst,” Ritter admits during a conversation with SNSMix. “We have
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When Ozzy Osbourne takes the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5 for what’s been announced as his final live performance alongside Black Sabbath, it won’t just be a farewell to the Prince of Darkness—it’ll mark the end of an era that shaped generations of rock and metal. For Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of
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In a career spanning more than 30 years, Nick Hexum has seen a lot of things. Among them, a crowd of his fans mercilessly booing one of the biggest pop stars in the world: Justin Timberlake. The incident took place in 2002 when Hexum’s band, 311, was part of the Liquid Mix tour. The lineup
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In the annals of rock music lore, few summer institutions held more sway than Warped Tour. It was sweaty, chaotic, and gloriously DIY—a punk rock summer camp that launched countless careers. For Jacoby Shaddix and Papa Roach, it was everything. “That’s where we got our big break,” Shaddix tells SNSMix.com, the gravel in his voice
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For Josh Todd, the frontman of Buckcherry, playing Woodstock ’99 was the kind of surreal rock ‘n’ roll rite of passage you don’t forget—especially when history later rebrands it as a cultural meltdown. Todd opened up about the experience and looking back on Woodstock 99′ during an exclusive conversation with SNSMix (full video can be
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By James Wright | SNSMix.com After more than two decades at the forefront of modern rock, Papa Roach continue to evolve while staying rooted in their mission: turning pain into purpose. Their latest single, “Even If It Kills Me,” is the clearest declaration yet that the band is as hungry, creative, and emotionally driven as
When Josh Todd walks into a room—or more accurately, walks onto a stage—he doesn’t ask for permission to bring the noise. He’s been doing it for over two decades, and with Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry’s upcoming 11th studio album, he’s not slowing down. “We just wanted it to rock from beginning to end,” Todd says
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Hardy has developed a passionate fanbase among rock and country fans alike – but who are some of the artists he admires? During a recent conversation with SNSMix, the “Jim Bob” singer was asked to name his Southern rock Mount Rushmore, and he was eager to oblige. “Skynyrd is number one,” Hardy declared. “It’s crazy
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