Pop-punk gods are resurrected

MANILA, Philippines - Despite being trimmed down to four people, New Found Glory rises from the ashes like a mighty phoenix with the aptly titled record Resurrection. Speaking about how the album came to be, guitarist Chad Gilbert says, “The goal for the new record was to make it sound really authentic and natural and not filled in.”

Brace your ears for sonic treats like Selfless, which shows just how great and grand you can get with just four instruments. Talking about the song, vocalist Jordan Pundik says, “We’ve been through ups and downs. At the end of the day, it’s how you are as a person and how people view you as a person.” For those who love it hard and heavy, you can look forward to Stubborn, a powerful track that would get your head banging.

Hungry to hear these new tracks live? Wait not because New Found Glory is coming to Manila for a show at the SM North EDSA Skydome on Feb. 8, 2015. The show promises relatable tracks that maintain the same infectious tunes that shot the band to stardom in the late ’90s.

As the band nears the two-decade mark in its musical career, New Found Glory has maintained the same grit, passion and drive that fans have seen from the group since the beginning. “Our band can get through anything and nothing would stop us from doing that and that’s because we genuinely love it,” Gilbert says of the band’s experiences. “We appreciate each other and we appreciate our fans. Those are the two things that have kept us doing this, happily, for so long,” Jordan adds.

New Found Glory Live in Manila is made possible by PULP Live World in cooperation with 28 Black. The Feb. 8, 2015 show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through SM Tickets. Tickets are priced at P2,500 (VIP) and P1,800 (general admission). Ticketing charges apply. For details, log on to smtickets.com. For PULP Royalty inquiries, e-mail [email protected] or call the PULP Royalty hotline at 727-4957. The show is also presented by Odyssey and Astroplus with official media partners, The Philippine STAR and Monster Radio RX 93.1. For sponsorship, e-mail [email protected].