Ryan Patterson (Coliseum)

Coliseum has mastered the art of keeping a strong pace in both touring and album writing. Even with numerous releases under their belt, front man Ryan Patterson, keeps himself busy with not only leading Coliseum but is a graphic designer by trade, juggles two of his own side-projects (Whips/Chains and Black God) and is the co-owner of online merch and record distro, Shirtkiller. With a new addition to their line-up and constant touring, Amelia Cline was lucky enough to have the chance to talk with him a few weeks back and now a few months after their release of Sister Faith on Temporary Residence and before the band takes off on a month-long run around the U.S.

Fest Edition We'll Do It Live: Mikey Erg

That's all, folks. Big ups to Mikey and everyone who participated. You can read the complete Q&A below. We're going to (try to) do these Fest Edition We'll Do It Live joints each week in October.

As a proud sponsor of The Fest, each week in October, we'll host an artist performing in Gainesville later this month as a special "We'll do it Live" series. This series gives our readers the opportunity to engage in a live question and answer session.

Tonight's special guest is Mikey Erg of The Ergs!, Star Fucking Hipsters, The Dopamines, The Unlovables, Dirtbike Annie, and Parasites.

So if you have a burning question for Mikey, post it in the comments section and look for a response via username devodoo. FYI: Editors may delete comments that are harassing or unnecessarily rude or offensive. Please play nice and everyone can get something cool out of this.

Ben Murray (Heartsounds, Creator-Destructor Records)

San Francisco's very own Heartsounds draws influences from their melodic-metal past and their love of punk to create a musically unique sound. Their third LP Internal Eyes is set to release on October 15, 2013 on Creator-Destructor Records (which, we posted a stream of the new song "Cycles" earlier today). Interviewer Samantha Barrett spoke with Ben Murray to discuss the makings of Internal Eyes and running a record label.

Joe Keithley (D.O.A.)

After 35 years, DOA is coming to an end. Led by Joe Keithley, D.O.A. pounded out massive three chord punk jams during punk's first wave, released countless records, trail blazed tour routes across the Canada and as always, promoted their slogan "Talk - Action = 0."

Well, last year, Keithley really put his mouth where his money was, and ran for a NDP nomination… and he lost! But, not one to be deterred by temporary set backs, Keithley decided to draw DOA to an end in order to continue his political aspirations for the sole purpose of making a difference in his community.

Because DOA is, well, you know, one of the most important punk bands of all time, features editor John Gentile rang up Keithley in the great white north and they talked about the band's final release Welcome to Chinatown, politics, and that one time DOA almost brawled with The Clash.

Garrett Dale (Red City Radio)

Garrett Dale plays guitar and sings in Red City Radio but to say he's their "singer" may be a bit of a misnomer. Not because his gruff and soulful voice isn't as rich and luscious as a shag carpet but with all four members sharing vocal duties, it's very much a team effort. Still, Dale's heartfelt lyrics and strong delivery are a hallmark of the band and their debut album, The Dangers of Standing Still.

On the verge of their sophomore full-length, Titles, Dale took time out of his day to talk to Punknews interviewer Rich Verducci about all things music, the WWF (not "E"), why dogs are awesome and what it's like to be disemboweled on camera.

Rad Women Who Make Rad Art: Lora Norton

Over the next few weeks, Punknews is running a series called Rad Women who Make Rad Art. The series is a string of interviews with some of the most exciting female visual artists that have connections with music, today. You can check out the previous entries with Nation of Amanda, Kristen Ferrell, and Liz Prince. Today's segment is with the lovely but, also fierce-as-hell, Lora Norton.

Lora Norton is one fiery woman, I will tell you that. The first time I saw her singing for her band, The Chuck Dukowski Sextet, her howl was so scary that I ran and hid in the bathroom for the rest of the set (she also has a beautiful singing voice, too, and the band straight up rocks).

But, on top of that, Norton is a visual artist making art that is trippy, scary, and beautiful. She's got one drawing of a rabbit zapping people's brains. There's another with a green, pregnant woman. I really like the one where a woman's hair is turning into ghosts and snakes.

Click Read More to see features editor John Gentile's interview with Norton.

Bill Orender (Captain, We're Sinking)

The year 2013 has been a whirlwind year for Captain, We're Sinking. Between releasing a new full-length The Future Is Cancelled and heading out on a highly successful US tour, the band has much to be proud of. Punknews Interviewer Christopher Barrett spoke will drummer Bill Orender about awesome people, crazy shows, touring in a car, and hopes for what's next.

Arish Khan (King Khan)

Just about three years ago, Arish Khan just completely bugged out. He got in a huge fight with collaborator Mark Sultan, said some really nasty things, broke up the band, shaved off his hair and went and lived in a monastery in Korea for a while.

Khan, who leads the punk rock meets James Brown style soul orchestra King Khan and the Shrines, has always thrived on the edges of existence. He used to claim to be part of a death cult, he's well versed in tarot, and sometimes he would get naked on stage and shake bones at people. But, the Korea freak out was extreme for even Khan, and frankly people were unsure if the wild man had pushed himself over the edge.

Well, after a few years of self repair, Khan is back with his most personal release (which still rocks the hell out) called Idle No More. On it he ponders madness, pays tribute to Native Americans, and looks directly into darkness. So, Punknews features editor John Gentile called up Khan in Berlin and spoke to him about the new album, laying in Joshua's tomb, and that one time that he nose-flicked Lou Reed.

Chris McCaughan (Sundowner, The Lawrence Arms)

It's been three years since Chris McCaughan released an album under the alias Sundowner. Having recently been picked up by Fat Wreck Chords, Sundowner's third full-length album entitled Neon Fiction was released on September 2, 2013. Interviewer Samantha Barrett spoke with Chris right before the release and discussed the new album and future plans for Sundowner and his other band, The Lawrence Arms.

Rad Women Who Make Rad Art #3: Liz Prince

Over the next few weeks, Punknews is running a series called Rad Women Who Make Rad Art. The series is a string of interviews with some of the most exciting female visual artists that have connections with music, today. You can check out the previous entries with Nation of Amanda and Kristen Ferrell. Today's segment is with comic mastermind Liz Prince!

Liz Prince is a fearless artist. She draws comics about getting dumped. She explores the reasons why she is so bad at flirting. She even wrote an entire comic entitled Will You still Love Me If I Wet the Bed? (And it won an Ignatz award!)

On top of that, she's constantly putting out autobiographical comics and new collections. Also, she likes cats… like really likes cats. Like, she focuses an unhealthy amount on her cats, Wolfman and Dracula. So, of course, Punknews had to talk to Liz about her cats, her unique style, and why she owns a haunted skull.

Jeffrey Eaton (Modern Life is War)

Following six years of touring non-stop, three full-lengths, and tensions within the band, one of hardcore's most-loved names, Modern Life Is War, called it a day in 2008.

Five years later, the announcement of their reformation on April 1st sparked a confusing reaction of eager anticipation and skepticism within the hardcore world. But it happened; they're back.

And two days following their big comeback show at This Is Hardcore in Philadelphia, Punknews interviewer Faye Turnbull sat down with vocalist Jeffrey Eaton as he explained what led to their demise and reunion, and (more importantly) what's in store for the band's future.