#kevin skaff

[tomsmusictaste]

A Day To Remember // All My Friends

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[musicmattersmedia]

What happens when one of the biggest names in rock throws a secret show just for diehard fans? We were there — and we’ve got the full story. On this episode of the Music Matters Media Podcast, we take you inside A Day To Remember’s unforgettable, intimate performance at Irving Plaza in NYC on May 8th.

For the first time ever, the band played their entire new record, 'Big Ole Album Vol.1', live — plus 9 more tracks packed with classics and deep cuts. We break down the electric crowd energy, emotional highlights, and the raw intensity of a night filled with blood, sweat, and tears. If you couldn’t be there, this is the next best thing. Hit play and feel like you were front row!

Watch full videos of the show over at our YouTube page: YouTube.com/@MusicMattersMedia

Listen to our album review of 'Big Ole Album Vol.1':

https://musicmattersmedia.com/2025/05/02/a-day-to-remember-big-ole-album-vol-1-episode-138/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-matters-media/id1357863876?i=1000706002432 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2e3MGxBfG8eHZaZhqfPiFf?si=a51e83d7fcfb4d1a

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[tombofmemories]

A Day To Remember - Big Ole Album Vol. 1

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[chorusfm]

A Day To Remember – Big Ole Album Vol. 1

The eighth studio album from A Day To Remember, called Big Ole Album Vol. 1, finds the band at a bit of a crossroads. This is the first record without founding bassist Josh Woodard, who departed the band in October 2021 due to allegations of misconduct, and A Day To Remember try to regain their footing after the lukewarm reception of their last record, You’re Welcome. Big Ole Album Vol. 1 features a litany of producers, six in total, including lead vocalist Jeremy McKinnon and the album has a bit of a tough time finding its direction. The album feels like an A Day To Remember record, but with so many artistic directions taken here, it’s a bit of a jarring listening experience. Instead, the album plays out almost like a “Greatest Hits” set that goes through the ground the band covered since their early days to now. Preceded by a physical only release on February 21st of this year, the streaming date has arrived for an album that has already achieved a Top Five Billboard 200 debut. The album opens with one of the first singles to be released in the set, “Make It Make Sense,” that features an abrasive guitar riff by Kevin Skaff before rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall adds in some contextual layers for McKinnon to place his near-screamed vocals on. The chorus features a melodic breakdown and has everything that we’ve come to expect from A Day To Remember. “Feedback” is a speedy rocker that admits, “If I wanna hear your feedback / I’ll let you know.” The punk rock driven song accelerates to the finish line and makes for a memorable part of the opening stages of the album. “Bad Blood” follows in the sequencing and features some atmospheric elements, like a church bell in the background, to set the stage for the post hardcore song. The second verse of, “Don’t get it twisted / I know that ya like rewriting history / And if it helps you sleep at night / You can lie to yourself / But you can’t lie to me,” is a pointed statement of addressing the naysayers to what the band is going for. The song also features a pretty nice guitar solo from Skaff before a heavy bridge breakdown allows for the hardcore kids to mosh their hearts out. ”All My Friends” recalls the more melodic moments of Common Courtesy and What Separates Me From You, and it ended up being one of my favorite tracks on the record. I’ve always appreciated the more mid-tempo songs from A Day To Remember that rely on clean vocals to showcase their heavy pop-punk sound that still works pretty well to this day. “To The Death” is the polar opposite of the aforementioned track with almost a NIN-type of industrial sound that sounds like the band was trying to write a song for a Mortal Kombat soundtrack. The chorus prevents the song from being too dark, but ultimately the melodies are short lived. ”Flowers” gets back to the more comfortable sounding melodic vibes of A Day To Remember, as McKinnon sings on the crowd-pleasing chorus of “I don’t wanna wait until the party’s over / To tell you everything I should say sober / Cause you don’t know you left the good ole days / Until they’re dust in the wind / Now suddenly the years are feeling shorter / Nobody wants to hear but we’re getting older / So I’m not gonna wait another month / Or even an hour / To give you your flowers.” It’s a nice admission from the vocalist of giving credit where its due. “LeBron” begins with a riff similar to Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom” and ends up being a curious choice of a single from the set. The lyrics in the chorus are a bit clumsy with, “Bring home another dub for my city and run / Like it’s 2016, and I’m LeBron / How many rings I need ‘fore you’ll say I’m the one?” Luckily the set improves a bit from this point on. ”Die For Me” just might be the best song that A Day To Remember have made this decade with a well-written chorus of “Remember when you said that you would die for me? / Walk through the fire, burn alive for me? / Took an oath, signed in blood / And now we don’t even speak.” The vivid lyrical imagery… https://chorus.fm/reviews/a-day-to-remember-big-ole-album-vol-1/

[angstandanthems]

ABOUT: A Day to Remember is an American rock band that formed in 2003 in Ocala, Florida, by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs. Known for blending metalcore with catchy pop-punk hooks, they’ve been bringing raw emotion and energy to the scene ever since. The band’s lineup now includes the powerhouse vocals of Jeremy McKinnon, Neil Westfall on rhythm guitar, Alex Shelnutt crushing it on drums, and Kevin Skaff on lead guitar.

They first burst onto the scene with their debut album And Their Name Was Treason (2005), released through Indianola Records. After a few lineup changes—Shelnutt replacing Scruggs in 2006—the band released For Those Who Have Heart (2007) under Victory Records, hitting the road hard with tours across the UK and U.S. They followed that up with Homesick (2009), but not without more drama. During the tour, Denney parted ways, and Skaff stepped in.

Their next record, What Separates Me from You (2010), dropped and they went global, playing everywhere from tiny clubs to massive festivals. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Since 2011, they’ve been in a legal battle with Victory Records over their contract. In 2013, they won the right to release their own music, and Common Courtesy dropped that same year, giving fans a taste of what was to come.

Fast forward to 2016, when they gave us Bad Vibrations, and in 2021, their first album with Fueled by Ramen, You're Welcome, proved they were still on top. Then, in 2025, they shocked the world with their latest release, Big Ole Album Vol. 1, proving they’re still ready to bring the heat.

It’s been a wild ride, and A Day to Remember is nowhere near slowing down. They keep fighting, rocking, and giving us anthems that mix the pain and the power of life in the loudest way possible. SOCIAL LINKS: Official Website: https://adtr.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/adtr/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/adtr/

[neweventsworld]

Bad Luck is a musical duo consisting of vocalists and instrumentalists Neil Westfall and Kevin Skaff. They are both members of the American rock band A Day to Remember. Bad Luck was formed as a side project in 2014, allowing Westfall and Skaff to explore a different musical style and creative direction.

The duo's music is characterized by a pop-punk sound with catchy melodies, energetic guitar riffs, and emotionally driven lyrics. They have released several EPs, including "Noise in Your Head" (2014) and "Drug Phase" (2015). Their music often reflects personal experiences, relationships, and the ups and downs of life.

[myvinylplaylist]

A Day To Remember: What Separates Me From You (2010)

2013 Limited Edition Red Translucent Vinyl

Victory Records

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A Day To Remember

[aflairformisadventures]

i heard it’s the softest thing ever // a day to remember

[tomsmusictaste]

A Day To Remember // All My Friends

[binders-and-beanies]

A Day to Remember // Fast Forward to 2012

[poppunkpowerhouse]

thought this was an appropriate post 🤷🏻‍♀️

[decemberthe7th]

Cause I know I got you  An you know you got me We got everything we need We got everything we need  

[adayt0fuckoff]

You're laughing like I'm supposed to know What you're thinking but I don't I know that this never comes easy But I'll never be your mind reader

-Mindreader // A Day To Remember