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I hung out with Will Castro in his beautiful, fly filled backyard recently and got to know him a little better! If you're unfamiliar with Will - he's the dude that wears a trillion hats...

I sat down with Pat Erhard of Ash Williams after his set at Doll Hut just a few weeks ago! It was a blast. I truly mixed it up for myself by not only hanging with him during a live show but bringing him to a creepy white van that definitely isn't meant for kidnapping!

Holy shit! It’s that time of the year again! The Gathering of the Beardalos known as FEST is upon us! Hey everyone, Kevin here to once again help you out if you are stuck in a pickle and are having trouble deciding exactly what bands you should see down in America’s dong AKA Florida. With over 350 bands playing over 5 days, Pre-Fest and Fest can be a little overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you couldn’t get in to see The Copyrights, or …

About a month ago, I walked into Cobra Lounge on a rainy night. With a pint of ice cream, I bellied up to the bar, grabbed a drink and sat down with three of the four Bollweevils. While these interviews normally take about twenty minutes, I chatted and laughed with Daryl, Ken and Pete for almost two hours as we tossed back drinks, talked music and went off on hilarious tangents. If you’re in Chicago for Riot Fest this weekend, …

So you’re coming to Chicago for Riot Fest this weekend, huh? We here at For the Love of Punk thought we’d put together a little weekend guide for you. Whether you’re a lifer, a suburban weekend warrior, or an out-of-towner crashing on your buddies couch, we want to make sure you know the DO’S and DON’TS of Riot Chicago. DO: Prepare for the elements Chicago has a history of irrational, moody, and sometimes unforgiving weather… much like that ex that you …

Pairings are not the wave of the future. In fact, much like sommeliers, they’ve been a superfluous addition to society’s infatuation with over-indulgence and gluttony for centuries.

It’s now been a number of years since Riot Fest was strictly a Chicago festival and is entering its’ Denver iteration for the fourth year, plus this will be its’ second year at the seemingly now-permanent site of the National Western Complex. I’ve attended every Riot Fest in Denver thus far and had a blast each time. But, now that Riot Fest has become a Mile High staple, how can you keep your experience fresh as a repeat attendee? Here’s a few tips …

* photo by Lindsey Lutts Get Dead has taken over our Instagram and our site so they can bring you constant tour updates. We have no idea what’s in store for you but the only way to find out is to keep checking back. The tour follows their July 2016 release of Honesty Lives Elsewhere on Fat Wreck Chords so check tour dates below to catch them on the road and above all else, scroll down to the Bad News section and …