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One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: War//Plague

Feature — May 11, 2020

Andy Lefton (War//Plague – guitar) SPB: What guitar model do you play in War//Plague and how does it lend to “the War//Plague sound”? Lefton: It took some time to get the signature sound we wanted. Staying heavy and retaining clarity while playing blistering fast was something we strived …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: War//Plague

Feature — January 4, 2021

Andy Lutz (War//Plague-vocals and guitar) SPB: Do you use any special equipment to emphasize your vocals when playing live? Lutz: Generally, I just use a Shure SM58 microphone. I like to throw some subtle effects on vocals, like maybe a little delay, and then have some bourbon to …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: War//Plague

Feature — January 14, 2021

Chad (War//Plague – drums) SPB: Walk us through your kit and how you chose its various pieces? Chad: I've always been a huge fan of TAMA DRUMS ever since I was a kid! This hasn't always been my traditional set up, like everyone in War//Plague it has been …

One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: War//Plague

Feature — January 19, 2021

Vern (War//Plague-bass) SPB: What type of bass do you play (and how did you choose it)? Vern: I am currently playing a Gibson RD bass. I also have an LTD Eclipse bass with EMG active pick-ups but was looking for something classic with passive pick-ups. I stumbled upon …

War – At War For Youth

Review — April 4, 2012

Debut 7”, At War for Youth (the band has also released a split cassette) seems totally off-putting. It’s brash, terribly lo-fi, and haunting. There is a strong, almost mesmerising quality that springs forth from its murky depths of whatever genre you might classify it as. And to make it easy …

WAR//PLAGUE – Temperaments of War EP

Review — February 16, 2015

Over the course of their last few records these Minneapolis crust punk stalwarts have really honed their metal chops. I’ll do my best to avoid any “who put their metal in my punk” type of argument and just say, as someone who prefers my metalpunx leaning more to the punk …

State Drugs – Takings and Leavings

Review — December 17, 2019

This LP sounds like something that teleported here from my moody early-2000’s CD rack, which they acknowledge with their self-description of “grown-up punk”. The distorted chord progressions recall Sugarcult and Samiam while the grainy country-tinged vocals bring Gaslight Anthem to mind. The lyrical themes of alcohol and heartache nod to …

Bands: Modern Life Is War Signs To Deathwish

News — December 4, 2004

Modern Life Is War are signed to Deathwish. That and more can be read in this interview. click here for interview

Bands: War All The Time: Launched!

News — January 10, 2005

Featuring members of the current Look Back And Laugh and broken All You Can Eat and What Happens Next, War All The Time thrash in with some awesome punk/hardcore songs. They recorded a tape from practice that can be heard here. It's not a Thursday reference.

Tours: Modern Life Is War Added To Converge Euro Tour

News — March 2, 2005

Planes Mistaken for Stars has been forced to pull from their spot in support of Converge's European tour. That's bad! Modern Life is War is going to be taking their place. That's good! In related news, Modern Life is War's debut for Deathwish Inc. entitled Witness is expected out this …

Tours: Modern Life Is War Heading Out With Terror

News — April 13, 2005

Modern Life is War will be heading out on tour with road-warriors Terror for a full-blown summer tour. Comeback Kid and Sinai Beach will also be joining the two bands throughout their adventures in the US and parts of Canada. You can view all those dates by reading more. Modern …

Bands: Blood Stands Still Signs To War Machine Records

News — April 14, 2005

Blood Stands Still, a California hardcore outfit that features members of Donnybrook, have signed with War Machine Records. The band will begin recording their debut effort for the label in June. You can hear material from the band here.

MP3s: Embrace Today / Modern Life Is War Mp3s

News — April 21, 2005

You can download the new track "Sing Me a Lullaby" from Embrace Today here. The track is taken from their upcoming Deathwish Inc. effort, We are the Enemy, which is due out July 12th. A new mp3 from Modern Life is War has been posted as well. You can download …

Records: Modern Life Is War Album Preview

News — May 4, 2005

You can preview three tracks from Modern Life is War's upcoming album Witness. The record will hit stores on June 7th via Deathwish Inc. Click here to listen to the songs.

Tours: Modern Life Is War Tour

News — June 21, 2005

Modern Life is War has lined up a schedule of dates in support of the release of their new full-length, Witness. Venues have not been confirmed, but you can check out the tentative touring plans by reading more.

Shows: Modern Life Is War / Champion / Betrayed Plan Week Together

News — August 8, 2005

Following this years Hellfest, Modern Life is War will be doing a week of dates with Champion and Betrayed. Here are the dates that are confirmed: 08/22 Farmingdale, NY @ Downtown 08/24 Providence, RI @ Club Giza 08/25 Quebec, QC @ Anti 08/26 Montreal, QC @ Cafe Conditionnel 08/27 Burlington, …

Tours: With Honor / Most Precious Blood / Modern Life Is War Tour

News — September 29, 2005

With Honor will be embarking on a tour later this year with Most Precious Blood, Modern Life Is War, This Is Hell and The Distance. Dates and venues are still being finalized, but we'll get you a list as soon as they are available.

Bands: All Out War Returns

News — February 6, 2006

According to their website, All Out War are back together and writing for a new album.

Tours: Bane / Modern Life Is War / Outbreak / This Is Hell Tourdates

News — March 30, 2006

The initial dates of the upcoming Bane and Modern Life is War tour have been announced. Also appearing on the tour are Outbreak and This is Hell. You can view the dates by clicking "read more."

Tours: Strike Anywhere / Ignite / Modern Life Is War Tourdates

News — July 15, 2006

Strike Anywhere has lined up tourdates in support of their upcoming new full-length, Dead FM. The band will be hitting the road this fall with Ignite, Modern Life Is War, and A Global Threat. To view the dates click "read more."