Patrick Kindlon and Matthew Rosenberg (12 Reasons to Die)

Patrick Kindlon and Matthew Rosenberg are a comic book-writing duo who have recently debuted their latest project, 12 Reasons to Die, a story originated by Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan and music producer Adrian Younge. The story tells two intertwined tales: one of Anthony Starks, and another of a mysterious, unnamed character. As the story unfolds, the reader begins to understand the overarching course of the series.

The duo are no strangers to the comic book business having worked together on projects such as Menu, released by Trip City, and a backup story in the Image Comics' series Five Ghosts. The book itself is being released by the up-and-coming publisher, Black Mask Studios. Black Mask is headed by Bad Religion guitarist and Epitaph Records owner, Brett Gurewitz, alongside comic book industry veterans Steve Niles and Matt Pizzolo. Contributing editor, Armando Olivas, spoke with Patrick and Matthew about the latest project and more.

Erik Petersen (Mischief Brew)

No one knows where Mischief Brew will head next. Though they recently released the hardcore-meets-folk of The Stone Operation. and followed it up with two radically different EPs to boot, the musical landscape is now their oyster.

Mischief Brew started out as a solo project of Erik Petersen where he planed to write medieval acoustic poetry. But since then the band has morphed into one of the earliest folk punk bands, one of the earliest gypsy punk bands, and more recently, a straight up, kickass punk band with some real old-world style (as well as the unnerving, occasional toast to Death himself).

In order to see where the band is headed next, Punknews' John Gentile met up with Petersen where they talked about Mischief Brew's next record, argued about history, and complimented each other for being Italian.

Nathan Gray (BoySetsFire)

Emotive hardcore band BoySetsFire made a name for itself during its 13-year tenure, blending melodic punk with scathing hardcore. The band threw in the towel in 2007, making way for other projects from the members of the band. We saw the return of BoySetsFire in 2010, and the band finally made a return to the studio to track the Bled Dry 7-inch and a new full-length record. Punknews staff interviewer Gregg Harrington spoke with BoySetsFire frontman Nathan Gray about the band's reunion and subsequent plans.

Andrea Ferro (Lacuna Coil)

Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil have quite a few albums under their belt. Ten years after the album that brought them U.S fame, Comalies, the band is still going strong, with the original lineup and original record label, Century Media. Their latest, Dark Adrenaline recently brought them on a US tour with Sevendust and Coal Chamber. Staff interviewer Laila Hanson sat down with male vocalist Andrea Ferro on their recent stop in Philadelphia to talk about the progression of the band's sound, what it's like being married on the road and how they tapped into a higher form of lyric writing due to their partnership with producer Don Gilmore.

Helene McKoy (Pouzza Fest)

In its third year, Montreal's Pouzza Fest is starting to look a lot like a north-of-the-border version of The Fest, and that's just the way the festival's organizers want it. That's because when Hugo Mudie and Helene McKoy conceived the idea a few years back, Mudie always saw Gainesville's annual throwdown as the model for a proper punk rock festival, and with three days (May 17-19), 12 venues and 150 bands, including American Steel, Crime in Stereo and Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, it seems that the vision has become reality.

Punknews interviewer Adam Eisenberg rang up organizer Helene McKoy to get the details on this year's festival, solicit some advice for newbies, and learn a little bit of French.

Carmen Cirignano (Young Statues)

The city of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, a region usually associated with the American delicacy that is the cheesesteak as well as highly irritable sports fans, seems to be experiencing a rapid expansion in its DIY scenes. Although being a hotbed for independent music for several decades, the area has lately has produced a new, younger set of bands destined for success. Young Statues are among one of these up and coming artists. Staff interviewer Andrew Clark spoke with frontman Carmen Cirignano about Philly, working with Run For Cover Records, and the band's new EP.

Taylor Madison (Daylight)

Daylight's debut LP Jar leaves little to be yearned for. The band, whose sound is reminiscent of '90s grunge and punk, have been busy heavily touring behind the record in recent months. The official release date of the album was April 30 and their next show is a release party in their thought-to-be hometown of Doylestown, PA. Punknews staff writer Laila Hanson spoke to singer/guitarist Taylor Madison about the album, their work with longtime friend and producer Will Yip, and how they've progressed their sound from their many early EPs (five total) to this rich full-length.

Ty Vaughn (Broadway Calls)

Having released their last full-length in 2009, Broadway Calls returned earlier this year with their No Sleep Records debut Comfort/Distraction. Punknews interviewer Faye Turnbull caught up with vocalist Ty Vaughn after their show in Kingston, UK, a town they hold rather fondly and regard as somewhat of a savior. The pair talked about the new album, the downfall of their relationship with former label Side One Dummy Records, and how it's a crazy time in the US right now.

Rick Remender

Rick Remender is one of the biggest writers in contemporary comics, co-creating Fear Agent, Sea of Red, and Strange Girl; and penning acclaimed runs on The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, and Venom; to name a few. Over the course of his career, Rick has worked as an animator on the likes of The Iron Giant and Titan A.E., pencilled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, illustrated album covers for Fat Wreck, was lead writer on Bulletstorm, and is now penning Uncanny Avengers and Captain America for Marvel Comics, as well as working on his forthcoming Dynamite series Devolution (with co-creator Paul Renaud).

With a résumé like that, and the workload that comes with it, it's perhaps a little surprising that Remender came out of hardcore; the Arizona scene of the mid-'80s to be exact. Punknews Editor Andy Waterfield called Rick recently to talk corpses, mutants, neaderthals, and punk rock.

Jack Terricloth (World/Inferno Friendship Society)

It has been a rocky few years for World/Inferno Friendship Society. After the release of 2007's Addicted to Bad Ideas almost all of the band's long running contributors left. 2011's The Anarchy and the Ecstasy saw the band reform with new members, most of whom left shortly thereafter.

It seemed that perhaps WI/FS would end with a whimper; this would have been a shame, because they're utterly unique. By combining soul music with classic punk and old world folk, the band have forged a daring mix of danger and celebration. But, just as it seemed that the band would forever be in a state of flux, they suddenly congealed, released the dynamite Turnstile Comix EP and embarked on a tour with a revamped lineup that hit like a rhino.

Punknews' John Gentile shared a few drinks with Jack Terricloth, where they talked about World/Inferno's ill-fated tour with the Adicts, the band's current status, and threatening President Reagan's life.

Nightmares For A Week

Kingston, New York's very own trio Nightmares For a Week used influences of growing up in Kingston to record a stellar full-length album, Civilian War, which was released on March 26 via Broken English Records and on CD and vinyl format from Suburban Home Records. Staff interviewers Christopher and Samantha Barrett sat with Bill Manley and Sean-Paul Pillsworth to talk about the new album, on growing up and plans for the band.