The Gaslight Anthem: The Best New Band You’ll Hear In 2008!
The Gaslight Anthem are Kerrang!’s favourite new band. Pick up this week’s magazine to find out exactly why, and why we think you’ll love them too!
Plus! Metallica tell us why Death Magnetic is the best album they could have made, Scars On Broadway play a special LA release show, Anti-Flag team up with charity for UK shows, Elliot Minor welcome in the jungle on new album, Weezer start trouble on new single, The King Blues rock out on a boat, Brit bands team up for footie match, we Introduce Broadway Calls and The Acacia Strain, we get sweaty on the Warped Tour in New York, Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba tells us how much it would take for him to get naked (clue: not much), Kids In Glass Houses strive to explode, Hawthorne Heights try life after death, we go Access All Areas on the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour with Slipknot and Machine Head, Slaves To Gravity’s Tommy Gleeson loves Guns N’ Roses, we review Fightstar’s new B-sides collection and God Forbid’s new DVD, Greg Dulli is the subject of this week’s Treasure Chest, we get excited about Hot Leg’s upcoming tour and Slayer’s Kerry King has a war of words.
Plus! Free posters of Slipknot, Cute Is What We Aim For, Bring Me The Horizon, Josh Homme and Feeder!
Oh, but at least you won't have to spend 10 bucks on it like me. That's 5 pounds. Kinda ify about this one... Don't think I'll get it.
Who are these people!? They haven't even been on the Introducing feature yet, have they? I've never even heard of them!
Posted by bulletsizehummingbird | August 5, 2008 8:38 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
I do agree not to judge them by their sucky name, but I'd rather have somone I actually know on the cover. Why am I going to read 3 pages on someone I've never heard of?
If you can give these people a cover, Kerrang!, you can give Kids In Glass Houses and You Me At Six ones too. At least most of us know who they are.
Katie
(Who pays 10 bucks for your mag in Canada let me remind you)
Posted by bulletsizehummingbird | August 5, 2008 8:43 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
Get a subscription it's a lot cheaper.
Or better still read it at your local bookstore, it only takes five minutes and you can spend the ten bucks on something more worthwhile!
Posted by Patrick Bateman | August 5, 2008 9:36 PM | Reply to this
mmm
It's cause your currency sucks haha :P
www.myspace.com/Subpopculture87
Posted by Diamond Shine Dylan | August 6, 2008 9:27 AM | Reply to this
mmm
Your currency sucks. At least ours is colourful and has animals on it. And brail.
Bills: http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/images/images&downloads/currency.jpg
Coins: http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/images/symbols_facts&lists/coins.jpg
'Cause you probably have never even seen Canadian money, dolt.
Posted by bulletsizehummingbird | August 6, 2008 2:45 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
Yeah, the only problem is, that I can't get a subscription! They don't do subs to Canada, otherwise I would.
But I like to keep my K!'s. So I don't do that unless I don't realy want the issue and I happen to be there. (I live a ways from the ONLY place that sells it)
Posted by bulletsizehummingbird | August 6, 2008 2:42 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
They do a sub to Canada. But they have put the cost through the roof. $500 for a year. May as well carry on as you are then, I'm sure it used to be 'only' $250. Anyway see below...
Posted by Patrick Bateman | August 6, 2008 3:03 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
$500 would be less than I would pay if I bought them individually every week. Only about 20 bucks or so. It probably used to be more actually, but our dollar's gone way up! Anyway, thanks. I'll look at that.
Posted by Katie | August 6, 2008 3:07 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
Ur tellin me! i only but this mag for Elliot Minor!!!!!!!!!!!!Who by the way Rock!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Vanessa | August 6, 2008 2:20 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
Sorry but Elliot Minor have got to be the WORST band in the world!
Posted by The Joker | August 8, 2008 4:28 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
2 fuckin rite. stupid grom shite. i hate those bastards. waste of time if u ask me. xx luv k! xx
Posted by Hannah | August 20, 2008 9:25 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
i agree, elliot minor absolutely rock (:
Posted by Ellie | August 10, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
i agree, elliot minor absolutely rock (:
Posted by Ellie | August 10, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
You know how people always talk about "I knew this band back in the day..." well, this is that day, listen to TGA (my favorite songs are Blue Jeans and White Shirts, 1930 and The '59 Sound) become a fan and brag about how long you've known them.
Who are Gaslight Anthem? Why do they deserve a cover? Is there some reason why a superior band never got a cover? You know, a band now no longer together, like Reuben? Nice one.
Posted by David | August 5, 2008 5:06 PM | Reply to this
you say that now, but in a year you'll be claiming you we're at their first UK gig...
Posted by A | August 5, 2008 5:11 PM | Reply to this
who??????????
and on top of that, what a absolutely GAY name for a band!
new band on d cover, thats class! pat on the back for that kerrang, goin to check them out now :D
Posted by aoife | August 5, 2008 5:26 PM | Reply to this
SMELLS GOOOD!
I agree, thanks kerrang for encouraging people to care about bands that aren't already hugely famous, some are amazing and deserve more attention than they are getting! Thumbs up!
Posted by Isa | August 5, 2008 5:36 PM | Reply to this
SMELLS GOOOD!
I agree. It could've been a lot worse a band on the cover. Besides I don't mind who is/isn't on the cover because I know there will be at least one decent feature in the mag that I can happily read - cover story or not.
Methinks I shall check them out. Oh whoever says The Gaslight Anthem is a gay name for a band, may I direct your attention to such camper names as Cute Is What We Aim For, Mayday Parade, Fall Out Boy et al. lol
Certainly not the worst name for a band!
Posted by Joelio | August 6, 2008 12:41 PM | Reply to this
Slaves to Gravity
Yipee more Slaves to Gravity! Tommy rocks!
Posted by Isa | August 5, 2008 5:31 PM | Reply to this
Slaves to Gravity
Or maybe a decent band with a new album out, like maybe Soulfly? Or Slipknot? I would even settle for Dragonforce...
Posted by Gordo525 | August 5, 2008 7:52 PM | Reply to this
Slaves to Gravity
Or maybe a decent band with a new album out, like maybe Soulfly? Or Slipknot? I would even settle for Dragonforce...
Posted by Gordo525 | August 5, 2008 7:53 PM | Reply to this
GIVE KIGH A COVER
Give KIGH a cover ! :D
Posted by Sofia | August 5, 2008 5:46 PM | Reply to this
i will be being this for the slipknot poster only :\
Posted by lisa | August 5, 2008 6:02 PM | Reply to this
Meh, looks kinda boring this week...
Posted by m | August 5, 2008 6:23 PM | Reply to this
New music
Hang on, a good deal of the people who post on here complain that Kerrang! doesn't do enough to support new music and/or rising talent. Then, when they put a band on the cover who you haven't heard of, you moan.
You can't have it both ways. Either accept that you don't know who this band is and use their feature as a chance to broaden your musical horizons or stop getting upset about what you perceive to be a lack of support for unknown bands.
Posted by Tom | August 5, 2008 6:36 PM | Reply to this
I'll be buying this for the Slipknot poster too, and even if the mag sucks, the poster is worth £2.20, that is if its a huge poster ..
and i agree with the dude that said the gaslight anthem is a gay name for a band. it is, very faggy! very faggy indeed.
Posted by alaaarh | August 5, 2008 6:40 PM | Reply to this
The Gaslight Anthem
The name the Gaslight Anthem comes from a famous bar in New York where it was not unusual to find Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty just hanging out on open mic night...
Gaslight Anthem? What kind of a name is that? Did they loose a bet?
Posted by Meh | August 5, 2008 7:00 PM | Reply to this
Crikey, people will complain at anything! Fact is, people should judge The Gaslight Anthem on there music and not on there band name (Which is perfectly fine)
Also, going for shit names, the name Cute Is What We Aim For is as bad as there music (and there music is dire!)
Okay, having been a fan of The Gaslight Anthem since December of 07. I've read a little bit about them, and talked with them too. Their name: there was a club in New York City that was called the Gaslight. Huge in the sixties with Dylan and the likes......Anthem, well that's self explanatory, and anyone who attends a show will know that there isn't a person in the room that isn't singing along to every single word.
Have an open mind people and give these guys a listen. Both LPs and their EP are amazing. If you’re not completely hooked before the first song ends you will be by the second.
Google them and read and learn a little bit about them. They’re amazing. For a band that has become so popular in such a short amount of time….they’ve remained very humble and grounded. I’ve seen them a bunch of times and have never been disappointed. They’re one of the few bands that you can go see and actually meet before and/or after the show. They appreciate their fans and show it.
So in short- smarten up- we’re all lovers of music right? Give them a chance – if you don’t like them, that’s fine. But don’t judge on a name or the simple fact that you never heard of them. The only way bands become famous is by spreading their name to people and places that don’t know them.
Peace and Cheers.
www.gaslightanthem.com
Posted by Charity | August 5, 2008 11:47 PM | Reply to this
finally a band whos not a bunch of whining emo cunts ...
Posted by A | August 6, 2008 12:43 AM | Reply to this
But the Gaslight Anthem aren't even any good - and I've heard them! Yet you're introducing The Acacia Strain to everyone who has been living under a rock for the last few years, seeing as though they've been around a lot longer than most of the current Kerrang-friendly fop.
The best new band of 2008 is Gama Bomb, you know, a band who's actually done a bit of work, hard graft, to get to where they are, and without much appreciation from most of the likes on here? Most of today's flash in the pan artists wouldn't know much about that.
Posted by Peter | August 6, 2008 8:18 AM | Reply to this
Gama Bomb are far too metal for your average K reader. :D
Posted by Gorgar | August 8, 2008 9:44 AM | Reply to this
Ranting
Gas Light ANthem?? Another Emo-Screamo lame ass band!
Sick of these Emo bands coming out nowadays ... just playing music to get layed, by which I will add by recject type outcast girls that you wouldn't even second look in the street.
Also what is with those lip piercings!
How to make a fuck ugly kid look uglier lmao
Anyways i'm seeing a great band on the 21st! Anti-flag!
www.myspace.com/Subpopculture87
Posted by Diamond Shine Dylan | August 6, 2008 9:24 AM | Reply to this
Wow, i gotta say I'm pretty shocked they've got a cover! I've loved this band for a while now, in fact I even have a tattoo of their first album cover! Heading to all 3 of their UK shows at the end of the month, it's gonna be awesome.
Posted by Eddy | August 6, 2008 10:30 AM | Reply to this
shocked
oh my god!!!!!:0
Posted by sarah | August 6, 2008 10:32 AM | Reply to this
:)
bring me the horizon. cute is what we aim for.
yay.
why do they let braindead teenage morons out in public when they all have no clue about decent music that's not played on a pop rock station such as kerrang?
last time kerrang put a little known band on the front cover...
...some band called gallows, you may have heard of them...?
give 'em credit, i think they know what they're doing.
Posted by hollee | August 6, 2008 2:39 PM | Reply to this
gallows
last time kerrang put a little known band on the front cover...
...some band called gallows, you may have heard of them...?
give 'em credit, i think they know what they're doing.
Posted by hollee | August 6, 2008 2:39 PM | Reply to this
gallows
No in all honesty it was probably Converge and before that Cancer Bats before that Gallows and before that Paramore and before that oh do I really need to go on.
Posted by Wez | August 6, 2008 3:00 PM | Reply to this
Kerrang is SERIOUSLY going down hill if they're having to rely on teeny boppers to get their sales up! WASTE OF MONEY!!!!
Posted by Lady Kamelot | August 6, 2008 3:06 PM | Reply to this
Narrow Minded!
A classic example of a judging a band before listening to them "Another Emo-Screamo lame ass band!"
No the Gaslight Anthem are not a screamo band (for the record neither are most of the bands refered to as screamo bands nowadays)
No they aren't a metal band either.
They are however a very good band.
As a fan of the band since their first LP I'd like to congratulate Kerrang for covering a relatively new band that aren't doing exactly the same as every other band at the moment.
For those of you who aren't too narrow minded to dismiss the band straight away and actually enjoy their music, check out Lucero if you don't know them already.
Their actually are a rather great band. Sort it out guys.
Posted by Tim | August 6, 2008 4:19 PM | Reply to this
To You Bunch Of Immature Ones
Why are you all taking your rage out on Kerrang for promoting a new band, some people need to take a break from listening to the same music playlist they play on the Kerrang channel and listen to some unsigned or unheard of stuff. Conformists!
Except from that, it's kinda guttin that they put the Bring Me The Horizon on the other side of the Slipknot one, it's hard to choose who to put up, probably BMTH though.
I would really like it if Kerrang started doing more articles and posters on hardcore bands like Annotations Of An Autopsy and Suicide Silence, yet still balancing the usual articles in.
And by the way "no -one" had heard of Converge or "Scars On Broadway and no-one complained of them getting a cover. I'm confused.
Why are you all taking your rage out on Kerrang for promoting a new band, some people need to take a break from listening to the same music playlist they play on the Kerrang channel and listen to some unsigned or unheard of stuff. Conformists!
Except from that, it's kinda guttin that they put the Bring Me The Horizon on the other side of the Slipknot one, it's hard to choose who to put up, probably BMTH though.
I would really like it if Kerrang started doing more articles and posters on hardcore bands like Annotations Of An Autopsy and Suicide Silence, yet still balancing the usual articles in.
And by the way "no -one" had heard of Converge or "Scars On Broadway and no-one complained of them getting a cover. I'm confused.
No one had heard of Converge because Kerrang, for starters, gave them hardly any coverage prior to their cover issue. I'd much rather see bands like Converge on the cover than any of the likes of My Chemical Romance, HIM, Trivium, etc., and definitely instead of unknowns like The Gaslight Anthem who actually aren't that original, aren't that good, and probably have about as much to write about as a Wayne Rooney autobiography.
Kerrang obviously aren't balancing between its readership by only putting a Metallica or a Converge on the cover once a month or less. Its over-exposure reflected in the people who use this site and, more so, the saturation of your favourite scene with generic bands who are no longer bringing anything new to the table.
Ironically, it was Kerrang who introduced me to heavier bands like In Flames and Nile, but that was in 2002, and Kerrang has changed to the extent where I rarely get excited by a new band because a) its another generic band, or b) its a band like The Acacia Strain who I already heard 3 or 4 years ago.
People like you whinge at other people for complaining about putting unknown bands on the cover, but I'm always checking out new and up-and-coming bands and I'm not going to compromise my beliefs and pander to the 'stop picking on The Gaslight Anthem' brigade. They just don't cut it, and that's based on a valid musical opinion. I'm open-minded enough to listen to all kinds of music, but every trend has waves which get weaker and weaker, and this one must be on its 4th or 5th one now. Ever heard the term 'flogging a dead horse'?
Posted by Peter | August 7, 2008 8:22 AM | Reply to this
To You Bunch Of Immature Ones
Which trend would that be? How many bands really are there playing punk rock/blues at the moment?
Posted by Rory | August 7, 2008 10:48 AM | Reply to this
To You Bunch Of Immature Ones
Ever heard of a band called The Reverend Horton Heat? Not exactly the same, but you can hear that blues influence in many of their songs. There's plenty of other bands have done it in the past, e.g. Captain Beefheart, MC5, The Cramps, The Flesh Eaters, The Stooges, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The Immortal Lee County Killers - I could go on for days.
Trust me, this is nothing I haven't heard before. If anything, its quite tepid.
Posted by Peter | August 7, 2008 12:17 PM | Reply to this
To You Bunch Of Immature Ones
I can see the link with a few of those band I'm not gonna dispute that but Rev. Horton Heat and the Cramps are a lot more of a Psychobilly sound than the folky/country sound that The Gaslight Anthem are achieving. Their music is dare I say it a lot closer to a 'blue collar' Bruce Springsteen sound than the more balls out blues punk of say the Stooges.
I'd have to disagree with you saying they are a poor version of a lot of the bands you listed because they simply aren't trying to play the same style of music.
Posted by Rory | August 7, 2008 12:54 PM | Reply to this
Quit stealing my name.
I'm Kerrang's whiny Vanessa and I refuse to be accused of being an Elliot Minor fan.
I'd be tempted to get this just for Metallica, Machine Head and Slaves To Gravity.
I like seeing unkowns get covers. Honestly, you lot whinge when some over exposed bands get covers, now you're whinging when some unknown bands get one? Make your fucking minds up.
When it said Metallica last issue I was hoping for a full issue, not just some news report.
And who the fuck are the Gaslight Anthem? They haven't had ANY coverage previous to this issue. I've checked them out and they manage to rip off both the Killers and the Strokes BADLY.
And Elliot Minor on a new album ALREADY! It took them about a year just to release their first one...
Ah well, at least the Feeder and QOTSA posters should cheer me up...
Posted by yiuyiy | August 7, 2008 9:33 AM | Reply to this
How the hell do they sound anything like the Strokes or the Killers?
Seriously, learn something, find new bands stop being spoon fed nu metal left overs like fucking Slipknot, talentless posh kids with more cash backing than the military like Elliot Minor and find some talent, its not that hard, The Gaslight Anthem are an original heartfelt band who have done it the right way, theres plenty more on your door step toojust open your fucking eyes or go back to listening to the charts as you no doubt did until some told you it was cool to be alternative, well done to kerrang for putting someone decent in this magazine (first time in years) if one person gets somethign out of it then i suppose it was worth it
By the whole magazine I wrote that wrong, I meant just a feature.
And I know Gaslight Anthem are relatively unheard of, but it just doesn't seem right to slap them on the cover straight off. Give them an introducing section, maybe a live/albumr eview and THEN put them on the cover.
If you hate kerrang so much why do you read it?
It's nice to know people think hurling out a load of language makes them think they're superior to others.
I like posters. Big fucking deal.
Yeah, at least I CAN wank.
Posted by yhtyjh | August 8, 2008 12:04 PM | Reply to this
The best cover in along time
Yes, I get it, most of you have not heard of The Gaslight Anthem, and this is why it is great that they are on the cover! They really are an amazing band, hands down my favorite for the last two years (beating out perinial favorites Against Me! and Rancid) If you don't want to spend alot of money I recommend the following songs to check out to become a big fan:
Off of Sink or Swim: Drive, I'da Called You Woody, Joe or 1930
Off of Senor and The Queen: Blue Jeans and White Shirts
How can you not know who this band is? They're AMAZING.
They seem to be breaking this year for sure.
Posted by becky | August 8, 2008 9:46 PM | Reply to this
cover
I think this is the best kerrang cover ive seen all year...great band to have on the front
Posted by sol oh | August 8, 2008 10:13 PM | Reply to this
Posters
Thank God! you've finally posted a poster of something to do with Queens of the Stone Age, it makes a nice change from Ville Valo every God Damn week!!!! if it isnt to much trouble could you post a group photo of Alter Bridge, there to underrated and deserve a poster at th very least, thanks
Brownstone
Posted by Brownstone | August 8, 2008 11:23 PM | Reply to this
Mhm.
Yeahh it's a nice change to see some unknown band on the cover, more music to search & listen to [=,
I'mma check them out.
x
Posted by LAURENNNNNYYY!!! [= | August 10, 2008 12:15 PM | Reply to this
Mhm.
Yeahh it's a nice change to see some unknown band on the cover, more music to search & listen to [=,
I'mma check them out.
x
Posted by LAURENNNNNYYY!!! [= | August 10, 2008 12:15 PM | Reply to this
Give em a chance
everyones giving this new band grief but have u actually heard them ... i think theyre very good and deserve a chance :)
listen to them ... NOW :)
Posted by Sunil | August 10, 2008 2:58 PM | Reply to this
Give em a chance
everyones giving this new band grief but have u actually heard them ... i think theyre very good and deserve a chance :)
listen to them ... NOW :)
Posted by Sunil | August 10, 2008 2:58 PM | Reply to this
Helloo
When are they going to put
My
Chemical
Romance
in the magz !!!!!!!!
Posted by meghan | August 10, 2008 7:02 PM | Reply to this
Helloo
i agree more mcr plz
Posted by hannah | October 17, 2008 3:02 PM | Reply to this
Helloo
i agree more mcr plz
Posted by hannah | October 17, 2008 3:03 PM | Reply to this
Gaslight Anthem
Will everyone stop being so fuckin narrow minded :/ why can't you just be open to new music? Instead of listening to the same shit over and over again.
My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, HIM, and all the other bands that are in Kerrang ALL the time.
Wake up and realise there's other music out there. I think it's good they're promoting a new band. I haven't listened to them yet, but I'm looking forward to having something different to listen to.
Posted by Simon | August 12, 2008 3:05 PM | Reply to this
Gaslight?
Decent.. I just read it at my work! If you don't think it's worthwhile, why do you bother coming on the site? Good luck to The Gaslight Anthem.. They might be kinda good!
Posted by MegaRiot | August 12, 2008 6:28 PM | Reply to this
..
Ok,I've never heard of this band either.But now I'm off to youtube to listen to some of their stuff,because i'm open to new music,and don't want to listen to the same 3 bands forever,like some of you obviously do.How boring.
So anyways,this is why i don't understand some of you lot^-when a band like Paramore or FOB is on the cover,you moan about them being in K! all the time.But then when a new band's on the cover,you moan about never having heard of them before.
^ That kind of pisses me off.
Posted by thrashdylan | August 13, 2008 12:12 AM | Reply to this
..
Ok,I've never heard of this band either.But now I'm off to youtube to listen to some of their stuff,because i'm open to new music,and don't want to listen to the same 3 bands forever,like some of you obviously do.How boring.
So anyways,this is why i don't understand some of you lot^-when a band like Paramore or FOB is on the cover,you moan about them being in K! all the time.But then when a new band's on the cover,you moan about never having heard of them before.
^ That kind of pisses me off.
Posted by thrashdylan | August 13, 2008 12:12 AM | Reply to this
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sorry,didnt mean to post twice ^
Posted by thrashdylan | August 13, 2008 12:13 AM | Reply to this
Just listened to them. Awful. How can stuff like this get into Kerrang (when it's not even punk!) when stuff like Bloc Party or Arctic Monkeys doesn't...
Posted by 5yryrty | August 15, 2008 11:52 AM | Reply to this
NOOOOOOOOO!!!
I MISSED OUT ON THE JOSH HOMME POSTER!
;-;
... fucking hell
Posted by JokerGirl | August 18, 2008 1:35 PM | Reply to this
The gaslight anthem are better then most bands out there right now, and way better then lame bands like slipknot. They just released one of the best albums this year, The '59 Sound.
"Gas Light ANthem?? Another Emo-Screamo lame ass band!" Yea they are definatley not another emo-screamo band, maybe before judging a band you've never heard, you should go and listen to them, they are probably better then most of what you listen to.
I think its great that they are on the cover, even if you don't know their music, now you can go and listen to how good they are.
Posted by familiarrealm | August 20, 2008 1:32 AM | Reply to this
Gahhhhh
arghhhhh i cant believe i missed this with slipknot and ciwwaf and bring me the horizon!!!!!!!
WTF i want it.
Posted by HOlLY | March 3, 2009 5:42 PM | Reply to this
TGA
The Gaslight Anthem is without a doubt the best band ever, certainly better than Slipknot, Dragonforce, and all this crap you guys want to be on the cover oh so badly, go listen to some talent (TGA for example)
Posted by Stevearm | May 26, 2009 6:14 AM | Reply to this
read couple comments tht pissed me off from shitty emo wankers, listen to some decent music for a change n stop moaning, even a crap mag like kerrang have seen the best band at the mo deserve to be on the cover.
Posted by sean goff | July 6, 2009 10:49 PM | Reply to this
read couple comments tht pissed me off from shitty emo wankers, listen to some decent music for a change n stop moaning, even a crap mag like kerrang have seen the best band at the mo deserve to be on the cover.
Posted by sean goff | July 6, 2009 10:50 PM | Reply to this
read couple comments tht pissed me off from shitty emo wankers, listen to some decent music for a change n stop moaning, even a crap mag like kerrang have seen the best band at the mo deserve to be on the cover.
Posted by sean goff | July 6, 2009 10:50 PM | Reply to this
The Gaslight Anthem: The Best New Band You’ll Hear In 2008!
awesome song and awesome video 
