The Hostage Situation

In the artist’s words: What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Every Time I Die, Hot Damn! He Is Legend, I Am Hollywood Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster These albums lit the fuse for southern metalcore—wild riffs, raw swagger, and metallic hardcore chaos that inspired us to push boundaries with the same fearless energy. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “The Last Leg” “The Last Leg” is our return after 18 years—Phoenix, AZ southern hardcore colliding with dissonant mathcore chaos, harsh vocals, and raw grit. Mixed by Kevin Antreassian, it marks a comeback rooted in honesty, passion, and heavy southern metalcore. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Our annual reunion shows mean everything—coming home to Phoenix, playing these old southern hardcore songs with friends, and raising money for local nonprofits. It’s about community, giving back, and the pure love of keeping the music alive together. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Honestly, just to keep playing these annual reunion shows without throwing our backs out. If we can still raise money for good causes, make noise with friends, and maybe snag a couple free drink tokens—that’s all the bucket list we need.