Djrossstar's William Beckett Profile

Ryan Russell captures the band messin’ with Houston at the Warped Tour

Photographer Ryan Russell gives you more of what you crave ... Pictures of The Academy Is ... from Warped Tour. Russell got as close as possible to the band (without actually being in the band) as they rocked out in Houston, Texas on July 6. [cut=See.]


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The Academy Is ... will release their upcoming full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, on August 19 and singer William Beckett has spoken out about band rumors, pressure from the band's record label and his own personal experience at Barrington High School. [Cut=tell me.]



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Mest will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Show at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).



The pop-punk band called it quits in 2006 but singer Tony Lovato is reviving Mest by himself with a free E.P. and U.S. tour on the way.

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The Academy Is ... know exactly how to start your weekend off right ... the track list and album cover for the band's upcoming full-length, Fast Times at Barrington High, is right inside this journal. [cut=Show me.]



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Earlier this year, fans were shocked to find that The Academy Is ... singer William Beckett had shed his moptop for a shorter 'do. In a recent interview with Buzznet, Beckett asked us to ask you about the future of his hair.

Photo: Lashaunda

Photo: Lashaunda

How is he not in pain?

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They are taller than the majority of us but still manage to rock just as hard. These rockers play the music you love and can also change the light bulb on the ceiling for you. Think hard and decide -- Who is the raddest musician over six feet tall?

They are taller than the majority of us but still manage to rock just as hard. I wonder if their height has anything to do with it. These rockers play the music you love and can also change the light bulb on the ceiling for you. Think hard and decide... Read More

Our Buzznet members just can't get enough of our animal/musician look-a-like competitions. To brighten your day and mine, here are four more side-by-side comparisons. Who do you think looks most like the animal?

Our Buzznet members just can't get enough of our animal/musician look-a-like competitions. To brighten your day and mine, here are four more side-by-side comparisons. Who do you think looks most like the animal?