Born of Osiris on The Rapist and Winds of Plague vests [via Substream]

I interviewed the popular deathcore band Born of Osiris a few weeks ago for Substream. It was only a short profile, so there wasn't room to include everything we talked about. For example, their thoughts on The Rapist, the future of their rap careers, and Johnny Plague's puffy vests! Here's what was left on the cutting room floor:

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I wonder if any of these fatts split their pants during this performance?

What do you think of The Rapist's cover of your song "Bow Down"? And how is Cameron's rap career going??
Thats WILD. First of all the kid in the top picture is hilarious, did a great job with the lipstick. The video is just as funny, I couldn't help but wonder what was going through the teachers heads when those kids came out and started headbanging in the middle of the gym. Its cool to see kids play the music though, great job! As far as Cameron and even all the rest of our rap careers who knows, maybe you'll find something or hear something eventually ; )


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Cam drops science with defiance, and his cornrows are FIRE, son. He kinda reminds me of a younger Blizzard Man??

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"Don't mess with us or you'll totally get shot with a gun!"

You ain't got shit on Johnny Plague's steez!

Finally, do you think someone should make a Johnny Plague signature-edition puffy vest??

This is funny to me I always give him shit about that. We shared a bus with them and almost every day I would ask why he didnt wear it on stage. I even put it on and pretended to be him at a show once. John, WEAR THAT THING!

Born of Osiris on MySpace
Winds of Plague on MySpace

Pick up the next issue of Substream, featuring articles I wrote on Fight Fair, Born of Osiris, and Show Me The Skyline!

High school newspaper calls FTSK's EP "forever the sickest album"

As I have mentioned before, Forever The Sickest Kids are my favorite band, and I love their new EP "Friday." But since I am old and out of touch, I thought maybe I was the only one. Therefore, I was very happy to see the following high school newspaper review validate not only my musical opinions, but my existence as a human being.

ShawnYouWillHate thinks that "She Likes," FTSK's first single off the EP, sounds like Third Eye Blind. I agree, and I love this song.

Via Absolute Punk poster Kid B (bold parts made me lol the hardest):

Forever The Sickest Kids release forever the sickest album

Taking aspects from various genres, “The Weekend,” the sophomore album from Forever the Sickest Kids (FTSK) is leaving listeners speechless with ground breaking innovation and superb production and lyricism.

FTSK’s first record, “Underdog Alma Mater” set high standards, reaching number 45 on the Billboard Top 200. To avoid dropping tracks and to shorten the wait for new music, FTSK released a three-part album.

Veteran Matt Squire produced the album. Other than the over-produced “Hawkbot,” the production on this album is top-notch with clean vocals, perfect equalization and unique sounding instrumental tones.

This is no surprise, taking a glance at Squire’s resume he has also worked with prominent artists including All Time Low, 3OH!3, Boys Like Girls, A Rocket To The Moon and Saosin.

Most of the tracks on the album follow similar themes of coping with their rise to fame and partying, while the others embody different relationship situations including common problems and disasters that are relatable to listeners.
The album is versatile, encompassing many genres including pop/punk, progressive rock, alternative and power pop.

The first single from the album, “She Likes (Bittersweet Love),” sounds similar to music from their previous album, while still featuring original aspects. With acoustic guitar backing, drum fills and vocals from all three of the band’s singers, “She Likes” proves to surpass standard punk/pop expectations of fans. The song also features catchy riffs and driving keys that are not common in modern music.

The only downside to the album is the song “Hawkbot,” which features hip-hop artist Chaey Hawk. The band’s futile attempt at writing a rap falls way short of expectations set by previous hip-hop inspired release “Jumping Out The Window.”

This song is also overly produced with too many effects including voice changes with autotune, electronic drumbeats and over-the-top techno reaching the point that it feels unnatural.

With the exception of “Hawkbot,” FTSK’s new album lives up to their previous release. The album is building greater anticipation for the next two parts of this release.

My favorite parts is the phrase "writing a rap" lol.

Full AP thread here

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Bonus content: Acoustic version of "She Likes," sponsored by Taco Bell. Make a run for the border!