New York Hardcore Legend Rob “Bobeats “ Vitale of Black Train Jack Has Died


 

Sad news to report as Rob “Bobeats” Vitale has died, apparently from COVID-19, according to posts from friends. Rob was best known as the co-founder and lead singer of NYHC band Black Train Jack, and later Nine Lives. Condolences and tributes have been pouring in from all over the Hardcore and greater Punk world. Born from the members of another classic band, Token Entry, Black Train Jack had two major albums on Roadrunner Records in the early 1990s with 1993’s No Heroes and 1994’s You’re Not Alone. BTJ was innovative and inspired many by blending old-school NYHC sounds with a brilliant melodic sensibility (vocals, vocal harmonies, and guitars) that had a huge influence on the 90s pop-punk that followed. We send our sympathies out to Rob’s family, many friends, and countless fans at this time. Continue reading


Andrew W.K. – “Ever Again” Music Video Released


Andrew W.K. recently confirmed that his highly anticipated new record, You’re Not Alone, will be hitting stores on March 2nd via RED/Sony. Along with that announcement came the ‘Music Is Worth Living For’ single, and today we have the first official video off the new album for your viewing and partying pleasure. Continue reading


Andrew W.K. Streams New Song – “Music Is Worth Living For”


Andrew W.K. recently confirmed that his highly anticipated new record, You’re Not Alone, will be hitting stores on March 2nd via RED/Sony. What can fans expect on the new album? Andrew said this, “I’m going for the sound of pure, unadulterated power; every emotion, every thought, every experience, every sensation, every fear, every joy, every clarity, every confusion, every up, every down… all extruded and concentrated into one thick syrup of super life-force feeling, and then psychically amplified by the celebratory spirit of glorious partying.

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