On Friday, Seattle rockers Filth Is Eternal will release Impossible World, a new album that features people like the Blood Brothers, Johnny Whitney, Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman, and Baroness’ Gina Gleason. We’ve already posted their singles “Stay Melted” and “Long Way.” Today, they’ve shared one final advance track. “Hellfire,” Filth Is Eternal’s latest, is…
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A scarce 1983 pressing of “Who Killed Marilyn?” tops the month’s Discogs sales at $10,000, alongside other big-ticket records.
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Descendents are outright my ALL time favorite punk band. Being literally the first punk band I listened to, their music has such a lasting impact on my life. As their North American tour, with co-headliner Frank Turner and his band The Sleeping Souls approaches its final dates, Descendents continue to prove why they stand as one of punk’s best timeless live acts. They recently came through Anaheim, California for two sold out nights at the House of Blues on March 5th and 6th. I was especially excited to catch them because I first saw them when I was a teenager at The Glass House in 2022, and it was one of the best I’ve been to. Needless to say, my expectations going into this show were pretty high, and they did not at all disapoint.
Starting the night was NOBRO. They are an all female band out of Montreal, Canada, and I didn’t know of them going into the show, but they gained a new fan. Immediately I was drawn to the drummer, she was playing the bongos! I loved them, they were a great choice as an opener. They really had a bold energy that hyped the crowd up and took control of the stage. It was already packed for them, and they had a good pit going! This is a band worth listening to, if you like high energy, gritty garage punk.
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls were next. They kicked off the set with a cover of The Meffs “Wasted on Women”. This choice for an opening song was a perfect choice in my opinion, the pit opened up immediately, matching the band’s high energy from the beginning. Their set moved between heavier, more aggressive punk songs, like “1933” and “Punches”, to acoustic folk-punky singalongs, like “Be More Kind” and “The Ballad of Me and My Friends”. Even with these acoustic songs, the pit was chaotic! The energy in the room was so spirited and unified, everyone was singing, dancing, or moshing the whole hour and 10 minute long set. Frank Turner has great stage presence, and amazing talents. The way he interacted with the crowd felt very personable, and he truly made the show feel intimate. He took the time to reflect on different moments in his career, the meanings behind tracks, share stories, and even touched on the chaos unfolding in today’s political climate. One of the more memorable moments was when he performed a solo acoustic version of “Be More Kind”, a song written in an effort to simply encourage people to be nicer to each other. He explained that when he was writing it in 2016, he thought things were “as bad as they could possibly be”. He joked around about how silly that was of him, and how the song has even more relevancy ten years later. He gave a powerful sentiment on how hard it is to stay decent and compassionate in times like these, but how utterly important it is. “Don’t sink to their level. Don’t become hateful, angry, and small. Stay loving, stay kind, stay gentle.” He said that he’s seen a great example of that recently from the people in Minneapolis, and dedicated the song to them. It’s moments like this that make you walk away a bigger fan than you already were. After seeing him live and admiring how well a performer and person he is, this will not be the last time I see him live.
Now it was time for Descendents to hit the stage.
Bill, Karl, and Stephen came out, and then Milo… with something on this head.
He explained that a fan made it and gave it to him the night before. If anyone knows who said fan is, or if you’re reading this, let me know. I want to tell you personally how awesome that is! By this time, the venue was absolutely crammed. This was definitely a sold out show. Milo yelled “Everything sucks”, Stephen started the iconic first notes, and the crowd was going wild. I was in the back, but watching the energy of the pit made it impossible to stay there. I pushed my way through the crowd and next thing I know I’m shoving a bunch of dudes around singing our favorite songs together. I never left after that. They followed it with “Hope”, “I Don’t Want to Grow Up”, and “I Like Food”. You can imagine how energetic everyone was by this point. Then they played “‘Merican”, which felt amazing to hear live and sing my heart out to. Milo even switched the lyrics up to diss Trump and the current administration. “Rotting Out”, “Myage”, “Clean Sheets”, hearing these timeless, classic songs live again, there really is nothing like it. It was a night of nostalgia for me, and I’m apart of their younger generation of fans, so making friends with people who have been seeing them for decades never fails to make me happy. I don’t really have much to say, as Descendents never miss. They are always bringing their A-game, and honestly so was the pit. We never stopped, even until the encore, where we got “Jean is Dead”, “Feel This”, “Sour Grapes”, AND “Descendents”! Waking up sore, beat up, and with no voice is always worth it for these legends. This is the best show I’ve been to all year, and I’m already looking forward to seeing them with Social Distortion in October.
I made these pants for my first time seeing Descendents in 2022, and will be wearing them until I can’t anymore. I think it’s pretty obvious that they are my favorite introductory punk band. Scroll to watch the snippets of “Silly Girl”, “Bikeage”, “I’m The One”, “Good Good Things”, and “Sour Grapes”.
Nikki Sixx publicly defended Vince Neil after a social media user insulted the Mötley Crüe singer’s weight and ability to sing, prompting the bassist to respond that Neil is his “brother” after 45 years in the band.
• Nikki Sixx responded to a fan insulting Vince Neil on social media
• The fan criticized Neil’s weight and vocal ability
• Sixx fired back, calling Neil his “brother” after 45 years together
• Neil has faced online criticism about his voice and appearance for years
• Mötley Crüe is preparing for the Return Of Carnival Of Sins tour in 2026
The internal bond between members of Mötley Crüe has been tested many times over the decades, but Nikki Sixx made it clear this week that when it comes to outsiders attacking the band, the line is firmly drawn.
The bassist jumped to Vince Neil’s defense after one social media user decided to take a shot at the singer’s appearance and vocal ability.
It was the kind of moment that shows how, despite the chaos that has surrounded the band throughout its career, loyalty inside the Crüe still runs deep.
Fans interested in attending the Return Of Carnival Of Sins tour can find available Mötley Crüe tickets here.
On March 7, a user on X directed a blunt insult toward Sixx regarding his longtime bandmate.
The post suggested that Sixx should encourage Neil to start jogging or try Ozempic, before adding an offensive remark about the singer’s weight and ability to sing.
Sixx didn’t ignore the comment.
Instead, he responded the following day with a message that made his stance very clear.
“What an embarrassing thing to post to me about my singer who’s been with me for 45 years. No matter what you think he’s my brother and you can go suck a dick.”
The response quickly circulated among fans, with many praising Sixx for standing up for his bandmate.
Criticism directed toward Vince Neil is nothing new.
Over the past decade, the singer has frequently been targeted online over both his physical appearance and the perception that his vocals have declined compared to the band’s early years.
Still, Neil has occasionally addressed the conversation himself.
Back in 2021, he posted a video showing himself training in the gym while also undergoing an Emsculpt Neo body treatment, a non-invasive procedure designed to build muscle and reduce fat.
At the time he joked in the caption: “Trying it all! Check out Emsculpt Neo abs. They say it’s 20,000 crunches in just 30 minutes.”
While the internet has continued to debate his live performances, Neil has long maintained that performing itself is a demanding workout.
In past interviews, Neil has pointed out that performing on stage for two hours a night requires a level of physical endurance most fans probably underestimate.
During a 2014 interview, he explained that concert days typically follow a strict schedule leading up to showtime, with the performance itself serving as the biggest physical demand.
Even earlier, in a 2011 interview, Neil compared performing to running a marathon of sorts.
He noted that when wearing a pedometer on stage, he often covers 10 to 12 miles per night during a show.
That kind of movement while also singing isn’t something many people outside the touring world fully appreciate.
More recently, health concerns added another chapter to the discussion surrounding Neil’s performances.
In December 2024, the singer suffered a serious stroke while sleeping on Christmas night.
In later interviews, he revealed that the incident followed a series of smaller strokes leading up to that moment.
The health scare forced Mötley Crüe to postpone their planned Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which eventually ran from September 12 through October 3, 2025 after the singer recovered.
The band initially said the delay was due to a “medical procedure,” without revealing further details.
Despite the controversy and health challenges, the band is preparing for another major tour cycle.
In 2026, Mötley Crüe will launch “The Return Of Carnival Of Sins”, a tour celebrating both the 20th anniversary of their famous 2005–2006 Carnival Of Sins tour and the 45th anniversary of the band itself.
The 33-city Live Nation tour is scheduled to begin July 17, 2026 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, with support from Extreme and Tesla.
Fans interested in attending can find Mötley Crüe tickets here.
For a band that has spent decades navigating controversy, criticism, and reinvention, the latest social media moment feels almost fitting.
After all these years, one thing about Mötley Crüe clearly hasn’t changed: when someone comes for one member, the rest of the band tends to respond.
So the real question now might be simple.
Will the debate about Vince Neil ever quiet down — or has it simply become part of the band’s legacy?
Why did Nikki Sixx defend Vince Neil online?
Nikki Sixx responded to a social media user who insulted Vince Neil’s weight and singing ability, calling the comment embarrassing and defending his longtime bandmate.
Has Vince Neil responded to criticism about his voice before?
Yes. Over the years Neil has addressed the physical demands of performing and has occasionally responded to comments about his appearance and performance.
Is Mötley Crüe touring in 2026?
Yes. The band will launch The Return Of Carnival Of Sins tour beginning July 17, 2026.
Mötley Crüe formed in Los Angeles in 1981 and became one of the defining bands of the glam metal era. Known for albums like Shout At The Devil, Theatre Of Pain, and Dr. Feelgood, the group built a reputation for massive tours, controversial lifestyles, and larger-than-life stage productions. The classic lineup includes Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, and Tommy Lee.
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Last month, Lowertown announced their new album Ugly Duckling Union and shared the kooky, addictive lead single “I Like You A Lot.” Now New York’s beloved indie duo is back with “Big Thumb.” “‘Big Thumb’ was written during Olive’s obsession with collecting newspaper clippings and found pieces of writing,” Avsha Weinberg says, expounding: She had always…
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Last year, runo plum charmed us all with her debut album patching. Now the Minnesota singer-songwriter is back with the announcement of a new EP called Bloom Again. The melancholy acoustic ballad “Butterflies” is out today. “You might assume it’s about the giddy feelings of having nervous butterflies when you have a crush, and I…
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In the 1950s, American mobster Raymond Patriarca used a cigarette vending machine company as a front for organized crime. That’s where the title of Deer Tick’s new album Coin-O-Matic comes from, and it’s being announced today. The Providence band shared the lead single “Mary Singletary” as the first preview. “Most of the stories on the…
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