A DAY TO REMEMBER: How did they get so big??

My analysis of why and how A Day To Remember became one of the biggest bands of their generation. I go over the 3 key factors for their success, and what it means for you from the perspective of marketing your band, music or product.
Some of what I cover:
- Why their songs are so much better than every other band in their genre (and why their Kelly Clarkson cover worked so well)
- A very detailed look at the making of the "Right Back At It Again" music video (directed by Drew Russ), the "Common Courtesy" webisodes and the packaging for the "Bad Vibrations" deluxe version
- How "Homesick" and "What Separates Me From You" went gold, how "If It Means A Lot To You" went platinum and how "Bad Vibrations" went to #2 on Billboard
- Why ADTR continued to get bigger even as their former peers like Sleeping With Sirens quickly went downhill
- The key thing they share with bands like Killswitch Engage, August Burns Red, Parkway Drive and Every Time I Die
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[@pukeskywalker9256]

The Punk Rock MBA rise against

[@LuxOnFiyah]

Linkin Park

[@deathspells_6665]

Do a how a Marilyn Manson got big already !

[@kbarr3201]

"i hate this town" ...a few years later.... "this is where i came from"

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Lol! Hadn’t ever thought of that.

[@thomasmarchese2808]

Personally I think hating this town is about the people. Vs where you come from is more of a deeper thing.

[@Thymz02]

Fort Lauderdale =/= Ocala

[@john7180]

Disrespecting their surroundings

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

^ the only correct answer

[@kristy1429]

Ahaha ❤️

[@jimeramirez847]

LMAO

[@robbruh1661]

*disinfect

[@doe6651]

I'm so fucking glad I know of the song before tik tok users did. My coworker showed me a tik tok that had the breakdown in it, and I was like "hmm...tight? I guess."

[@evandurantgotameanjumpshot]

personally, i think ADTR was so good because (for me, at least) they bridged the gap between softer pop punk stuff and harder, post hardcore music. before ADTR i hated music with any type of screaming in it, but ADTR did it in such a melodic way it was so pleasant to hear. great video brotha

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks for the support!

[@lifeonmarsden5176]

Exactly the same for me man, in a similar way that Post Malone got me listening to way more rap and hip-hop when previously it was never a genre I liked too much

[@benxgoh]

ADTR were a seminal gateway band for the kids that were into the pop punk strata, exposing them to the heavier side. They walked that perfect line between heavy and poppy, like they could tour with TDWP or 5SOS and suit both packages perfectly

[@Futtbuck69]

@@benxgoh we are the elite

[@0derpred0]

And they did the opposite too for the people who were into the heavy stuff but didn't like the pop rock stuff as much. Music really does bring the people together

[@nathantidwell4153]

I booked A Day to Remember on their first tour after they signed with Victory. They were amazing guys and it was one of the best shows they brought to my old venue. It was in the middle of the country pretty much and they brought about 500 people with only MySpace and hanging flyers around the area. First bigger show I ever booked and it will always be an amazing memory! It was a day to remember!!!!

[@HavocFactionmusic]

Nathan Tidwell that’s so awesome. Miss the MySpace days haha

[@nathantidwell4153]

Havoc Faction I do too. MySpace was so good for the music scene in Atlanta and Douglasville back in the early 2000’s. My band would get booked so easy because of it. I would also throw house shows for local bands and end up with 200+- people at my house. I really miss those days and the closeness of the scene.

[@st00pidn00b]

Living in ocala i got to see them before they were big. They put on great shows!

[@BulletProofBacon]

Nathan Tidwell damn that’s so sick. I’m jealous. But then again I would’ve been in elementary school haha

[@spookcityghouls]

@@st00pidn00b I was already seeing myself out of the Ocala scene by the time they started playing. I left with the wave that saw the end of No Alize, Identity Crisis, and what I've always called the "real" Underoath. Although, watching the video they did here in town, I just realized that Tom Denney was in the band at one point. I went to school with him since we were in kindergarten lol.

[@boostedM]

It's absolutely criminal that Common Courtesy peaked at 37

[@johnbotelho3453]

boostedM ikr

[@aliaulman]

Agree should've peaked at big 10 at least

[@carsond6589]

Eh thats my least favorite album of theirs

[@lobesmcgee]

You're insane, that'd go to Bad Vibrations.

[@lobesmcgee]

That is my favorite.

[@robangles]

Another key point, in my opinion, would be Jeremy McKinnon. His voice is so unique that it pushes the band above everyone else. I think of this often: Jeremy McKinnon can take any song idea, arrangement, etc and write a vocal melody to it, and it instantly becomes something catchy. Just look at their wide variety of songs they've written. They all go in different directions, but Jeremy seems to pull it back and turn it into an "A day to remember" song

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

I actually had like 3 minutes about this exact thing which I cut out-- you nailed it! Jeremy is a great songwriter, especially when it comes to catchy vocal melodies. 2 other key people on the team who add even more awesomeness are Andrew Wade (aka Big Boss) who has recorded most of their stuff and is also extremely good with vocals, especially big harmony arrangements and stuff, and Tom Denney. A lot of people don't know that he wrote a lot of their best songs and continued to work with them at least thru Common Courtesy (not sure if he worked on Bad Vibrations).

[@williampriddy178]

His cleans are kinda trash live, but the band is so brilliant as a whole, it doesn’t really matter.

[@davisbishop6855]

So true, having songs that all aren’t the same and appealing to different people, acoustic, pop punk and the harder stuff is something they do great

[@FinalShadow17]

@@williampriddy178 gotta realize hes moving around a lotn that just means they dont lip sync. he has a really good voice for someone who sings cleans and uncleans.

[@williampriddy178]

FinalShadow17 I like his vocals for the most part, and there are plenty of people who can run around a lot and still sound good, like Billie Joe Armstrong.

[@StephanReed1]

ADTR isn’t afraid to play around with the gimmicks/trends of the times, but there’s heavy substance underneath. They’re, hands down, my favourite band of all time.

[@SideEffectsmusic]

They freaking owned their genre, for sure.

[@chasegimbel1904]

they just suck live cant sing at all

[@ChristopherJames1993]

Drawn to the style, held by the substance.

[@berhett1312]

I like how Sleeping With Sirens dropped off even though that last album was released on Warner. In contrast, ADTR blew up even more on Bad Vibrations and it was released independently.

[@aliaulman]

I'm glad no one talks about SWS anymore. The band's releases become completely trash and they deserve to be unknown

[@thegoodgodabove8264]

I think it depends, I've always had a harder time listening to their new album, it's not bad but I don't feel it and I think that's how a lot of other fans felt

[@legoshi5925]

Ali Aulia Rahman a bit harsh honestly, I personally love their new album just as much as their original stuff

[@SideEffectsmusic]

That's good to know. I think bad vibrations is there most solid release in a while. But I'm 30 years old. I appreciate the vibes that use on that record. More Sum41 sound than All Time Low. If that makes any sense. I guess more Punk! Would be what I'm feeling.

[@aliaulman]

@@legoshi5925 well they turned into lazy boy band. Who else would write lyrics "we could be legends after all, yeah uwo yeah". Nah, even Bieber is better than them

[@bradleywhite1083]

A big addition to your points of ADTR being relatable is their All I Want music video. In the peak of 2011 metalcore, getting some cameo appearances from other similar bands was a really solid move cementing their addictive personalities, showcased their wide appeal of genres from MxPX to The Acacia Strain, and further expanded their packaging. It's like asking the viewer "Do you like Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada or [insert band cameo], you will probably enjoy ADTR and this music video".

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Yup, good point! Those crossovers/cameos were super helpful

[@thirdarm462]

In the All I Want video... When it goes into the second verse(and a little bit later on).. Is that Tim Lambesis? Just curious.. Thought that was cool, and dude from Trivium as well, nice to see some of the heavier bands in there... Awesome video, great cameos... :)

[@SideEffectsmusic]

SUCH AN AWESOME VIDEO. I love it forever. And such a...hmmm generic? Classic? Safe? song. In a good way. Maybe I'm not finding the right word. That song was just. It was very safe. But in a good way. Like. I like writing songs like that sometimes. To the point!!

[@shanleecaulfield7064]

That's so true. That's exactly how I discovered ADTR. It was a great strategy.

[@alwaysduke7501]

This channel is criminally under-subscribed.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thank you, and I agree! :) Help spread the word!

[@enamelmusic4905]

Agreeed.

[@edoardocasini4153]

true!!

[@spoonnoise8332]

Always DUKE so true

[@SOBEKCrocodileGod]

Throwback to discovering ADTR because “Downfall of Us All” dropped as DLC for Rock Band 2 back in the good old days of 2009

[@dadmonster1019]

I’m proud of them. Mossed w Josh and Jeremy back in 09 at a home town show two years later they remembered me 1000 miles away in Vegas. Will always be a fan.

[@forgetnumberone3335]

TDWP’s riff salad from their first two albums is pretty awesome in my opinion. The songs are so dynamic.

[@kage6613]

Ultimate riff salad is early ETID. Burial Plot Bidding War and Last Night in Town are nuts with it. To riffinity and beyond.

[@shadow6543]

I fucking love TDWP

[@alexmonro1711]

I love it too but I guess it doesn't have mass appeal

[@kotymccallister5150]

Their fucking song titles back then though. Dogs Can Grow Beards All Over. Like wth? 😂

[@forgetnumberone3335]

@@kage6613 Hot damn is one of my all time favorite albums

[@amenegrete5327]

I remember having to DEFEND the fact that ADTR was my favorite band. Now they're so fucking big and I couldn't be more proud :')

[@AvengedKyle]

Common Courtesy is my favorite album from them.

[@andrelopez3321]

How bout how fun their concerts are? The giant hamster ball, the crowd surfing on a crowd surfer, the toilet paper, pyrotechnics etc

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Good point!

[@dustinkulsziski7327]

They are the gods of confetti explosions.

[@sergioxzero]

Dude their concerts are insane. Cant wait to see them again for the 6 time!

[@jlowe92]

i guess that rolls into the packaging side of things

[@GabyGlowsticks]

YES. My favorite concert of all time was House Party Tour...Jeremy in a giant hamster ball, a 26 song adtr set, and yeah all of those things.

[@robertbrooks4637]

ADTR is my favorite band of all time.. Homesick and Common Courtesy are their 2 best albums.

[@godzillaman850]

Robert Brooks agreed

[@Drew-hd4hm]

Agreed. Although WSMFY is close to homesick

[@StephenAvery93]

Your point on being relatable is key. In high school, I was getting into metal and other heavy guitar music, but I felt like an outsider, not being "brutal." When I first saw the video for Plot to Bomb the Panhandle, I thought, "hey, I could see myself being in a band like this." That kept me driven to keep playing guitar. Now I may be in a top 40 cover band and not in anything like ADTR, but they've been a huge influence to me as a musician.

[@urnotjustin]

Awesome video! They’re one of my biggest inspirations seen them a few times, what I would have included in packaging is their live shows. Their standard for giving people their money worth is SO high every time I went there was always more than music there was a whole performance with skits, fireworks, merchandise being thrown - all while not being over the top.

[@patriotstreammedia3635]

In my opinion, it's the catchy hooks in every single part of their songs, including verses, choruses, bridges, and breakdowns. It simply comes down to good songwriting. All of their albums can be played from start to finish and you can jam to it, there's never a dull moment with these guys.

[@benjipc5637]

About Common Courtesy's chart number: the initial digital sales sold enough to debut at the top 5 of the Billboard 200, but it wasn't eligible at the time because it was digital-only (that would change later that year when Beyonce dropped her self-titled album on iTunes by surprise). It only got charted once physical versions came out months later.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Yep- I left that out for the sake of brevity but you are correct. Got all fucked up due to the victory situation.

[@ladyindigo3672]

I remember getting super excited when Common Courtesy came out. The fact that they were still making music even way after my high school years made me happy.

[@Eibborify]

I remember seeing them in Melbourne 2008 with a line up of Parkway Drive, Suicide Silence, Acica strain, Adtr and confession! Not really knowing who the band were at the time haha

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Holy shit! What a lineup

[@austincorreia53]

They've been my favorite band for 11 years!!🤘🤘🤘❤

[@igniuss]

Had no idea you existed until someone linked me this video, and all your points are just spot on! Amazing work 👌

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏼

[@thirdarm462]

Me too! I was watching a Meytal Cohen drum cover video (she's great).. And this video popped up next... And a.d.t.r. yeah I'm in.. :)

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

A couple of my friends have played with her- she seems really cool!

[@ilovespeedwagon6713]

100% agree. To touch on your great songwriting point, a couple months ago I went back to ADTR’s early stuff after having not listened to them for maybe around 2 years, and it all holds up really well. For Those Who Have Heart is absolute fucking jam TO THIS GODDAMN DAY. The album perfectly encapsulates the era it was born in but actually stands the test of time unlike its contemporaries.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Lol- ironically I find that one to be very hard to listen to. A little too rough for me, but I know tons of people love it so there’s definitely something there!

[@FinalShadow17]

@@ThePunkRockMBA its probably my least favorite album, but has some songs i still love today

[@dustinkulsziski7327]

"this band will stand the test of time" "this band will stand the test of tiiiiieieieiiime" "THIS BAND WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME!!!!!" Yeah, I see what you did there, you sneaky beautiful bastard, you.

[@patriotstreammedia3635]

For those who have heart will always be their best album

[@dustinkulsziski7327]

There isn't a single song that I dislike by ADTR, but I'd have to say their album 'Homesick' is where McKinnon found his voice and the overall sound quality and band cohesiveness really matured. FTWHH was iconic but still sounded garage studio quality, and carried the same high pitch vocals that too many bands used at the time, even though ADTR's style was vastly different. The contrast between early ADTR and their new stuff is pretty neat IMO, since they're both so good. It adds variety and serves as a hallmark of a changing era that they pioneered. I'm glad they stepped it up though. It's obvious they did alot of experimenting since they started self producing with their last two albums and so they took a bit longer for me to appreciate than WSMFY and Homesick, but each song has it's own unique quality that hooks me in. I love that though they have their same signature chugging, death growl, clean pop vocals and drum fills, they somehow manage to sound different from one song to the next.

[@TheAlexLamberty]

I can’t tell you how influential their FIRST RELEASE (not Homesick) was for metal kids back in the day. In 2006/2007 songs like 1958 and You Should Have Killed Me When You Had The Chance were so next-level. Great video as usual Finn!

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

What band should I do next??

[@regdenee]

Suicide Silence would be interesting! Edit: Slipknot would also be very interesting. They're so odd sometimes and I have actually no idea how they got where they are now back in the days.

[@ParanoiaClique]

something not so obvious...Everybody knows ADTR got big because they were the first to combine pop punk and breakdowns...Periphery would be a cool topic, but everyone already knows that Misha is a god and practically invented modern Djent. I would be interested in Architects and how much fame they gained from the death of their guitarist...Parkway Drive as well, even tho they basically killed their old fanbase with their recent album lol

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Parkway is an interesting one because IMO there’s nothing all that special about them, but they’ve gotten quite big. I have some thoughts but would be good to go into more depth on it!

[@thomashynes]

Awesome videos. As someone who works in marketing and loves this type of music, I can't get enough of this. You're gonna hate me, but maybe The Wonder Years? They have a die-hard following and I think a big reason why is they treat their lyrics like actual art and/or poetry (I feel like a lot of bands skimp on putting effort into their lyrics). They also structure their songs really well, much like ADTR. I know they're kind of earnest/cringey sometimes, but you keep talking about my guilty pleasure bands so here's another one, lol.

[@tylerhayes6386]

New Found Glory would maybe be a good one. Every time I see them play, kids that would've been in daycare when they were actually on the radio go wild at their shows.

[@JeremiahFernandez]

before watching: *this is gonna suck* halfway through: *_subscribes_*

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Lol! Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@travisspazz1624]

Could never get into them, but this video makes me want to try again!!

[@stetsonfinlinson5962]

Saaammmeee🤘🏻

[@thirdarm462]

I absolutely agree with this entire video, and every point of view, opinion, & fact that you stated. Everytime i see one of these videos it is chock-full of shit that doesn't matter and points that are just null & void... But not this one, not your videos, absolutely amazing, awesome to watch and eagerly awaiting more vids! Thanx. :)

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Appreciate the support!

[@ashmxuth4919]

Came here expecting rubbish 2 minutes in I found myself taking notes thank you so much for your channel dude so glad I came across this such great info

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Lol! Thanks man, appreciate the support!

[@dddanielsr]

I saw the thumbnail of this video and it shocked me!!! I don't know how I was able to forget about End of Me, I really love that song it touches my heart!

[@aloneinjpn]

ADTR is my favorite band!

[@Shlumbus69]

They're my favorite band of. All. Time. They can go from soft, to pop punk, then to a disgusting violent hardcore track

[@tycoflo6385]

Here in Augusta, Georgia they are legend. They played here super early on and have built the scene around here. It was great to see them in concert last June.

[@pjstraightedge]

My band named our newest song "Riff Salad" after watching this and laughing so hard at the term. Thanks Finn!

[@brandonismyfoe2]

One thing you got wrong though is the position of common courtesy on the billboard 200. While yes they only officially placed 30 for that album, that was only because of what was happening with their label at the time. So what ended up happening is they had two seperate releases for Common Courtesy, one for fans who preordered it, and on a later date they released it officially in stores. Billboard actually said that if both releases were counted in the same week it probably would have been a #1 album.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Yeah i remember that- a friend of mine recorded it. I left that out of the video for the sake of brevity but I probably shouldn’t have.

[@brandonismyfoe2]

@@ThePunkRockMBA Yeah it's all good, just figured I'd point it out. Still very impressive that they were able to keep such a huge following between CC and Bad Vibrations.

[@FinalShadow17]

@@brandonismyfoe2 like he said in the video. ADTR has gathered REAL fans. even if they were to have one bad album we all would stick with them for at least another.

[@brandonismyfoe2]

@@FinalShadow17 very true! I don't even think they could release an album that I don't like, I'll stick with them for life.

[@WeFightForever]

Fun video. I like that all three point basically boil down to "they work hard and are good at their job"

[@jakemoney4963]

I think one of the biggest reasons they’ve also stayed relevant & have kept getting bigger was being able to grow musically with out selling out . They are able to still make radio friendly songs & also put heavy songs on their albums . Jermey never stopped screaming . They never lost touch with their roots

[@terrasmith1843]

I think it would be interesting to see you do a video on I Prevail, and Wage War. Those are some of the only newer metalcore/hardcore acts around large enough to headline their own tours. I've been wondering how the hell they got so big past 2014/2015.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

I prevail would be a really good one!

[@danielshortt1338]

Slightly triggered by ocala being called a crappy town lol

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Hey man I’ve been to Paddock Mall, I know the truth!!

[@jordan-ramblinaround2323]

I stopped by in Ocala on the way to Tampa just because of ADTR. 10/10 can confirm. Didn't stay long. Felt sketchy. And I'm from STL. The crappy side.

[@kenhillmusic]

I think we both know it's kinda true haha

[@danielshortt1338]

@@kenhillmusic If i could go back i would lol. After you leave you see that it's way better then it was when we were kids lol

[@chriscuts7029]

its shit here. nothing but junkies and dealers

[@nukesean]

Good songs, good branding, and lots of fans. Wow, truly insightful!

[@evieamity7471]

I've been a die hard fan since What Separates Me from You, and I gotta say, no band puts as consistently bangin' albums as much as ADTR. I first heard them in middle school, and they've been with me all through college. They never made any random changes that separated their fans (like going to full pop or something) and their style still hasn't gotten old. They were my gateway drug to better genres, and I'll never forget where I started.

[@theraVen27]

Sirei You’re going to really say that while having a DGD avi? You’re saying these things about the wrong band

[@DiamondLifer]

Do Of Mice & Men. Curious to see you dissect them.

[@aliaulman]

Of Mice & Men not even big lol

[@benxgoh]

OMG do Woe, Is Me hahaha

[@JeremiahFernandez]

YES

[@terrasmith1843]

They were one of the only bands in the metalcore scene that could headline 1.5k-2k venues back in 2014-2015. The loss of Austin Carlile as their vocalist sadly cost them big. They definitely were one of the only bands that heavy that had a fangirl base, at least from what I saw.

[@DiamondLifer]

I want to see this dude do a band with checkered history. Of Mice did a many unique, planned things to break ceilings to reach their height right before they released “Cold War” and declined a bit before Austin left.

[@paokalexthes]

The structure part is kinda weird because you compare really early TDWP(2nd album) with ADTR on their 4th album whereas ADTR first two albums DEFINETELY have the clumsy "really heavy breakdown to really melodic chorus" with no actual transitions. TDWP did use the pop structure later as did 95% of metalcore bands with clean choruses tbqh.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Fair point- but compare “roots below” to “homesick” (they came out the same year) and the difference is night and day imo.

[@paokalexthes]

Agreed, the difference between "for those who have heart" and "homesick" was also night and day which says a lot about how much the band grew in just a few years. it was also then that TDWP went the other way and embraced more metal influences on their sound so that point is a huge turning stone for both of their careers. Hey good video all in all

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Good points- thanks for watching and debating! :)

[@pjlierman]

Love this channel because you get straight to the meat of a topic rather than rambling and self promoting for a 3 minute intro and then just saying something obvious and vague that doesn't contribute. Awesome insight!

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks man! I can’t stand those longwinded rambling intros either.

[@pjlierman]

@@ThePunkRockMBA for sure! They're such a pet peeve haha

[@claycroll650]

All these points are absolutely correct, i never try to listen to the same band/album/song so it won’t get old and stale, but their songs just don’t seem to get anything but better when I put them on repeat. Not to mention how fun and exiting it is to play along with their songs ! Keep up the great work my friend!

[@NikoPikoWiko]

i would DEFINITELY recommend and consider doing Attila. Much like BMTH I think Fronz really made it for them.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Good idea! I’ll add that one to the list

[@matejremper8928]

What about Ghost inside their story is quite interesting :P

[@GT0wned1]

agreed. make it happen. Ghost inside is highly underrated.

[@seasonofdespair]

I agree with what someone else has mentioned, which is their ability to work with all different genres of bands, on tour (and in general) they have a lot of "-core" artists as well as more of the 'pop punk' types on their tours (like their fall 2017 tour introduced me to Wage War, also from Ocala.) their All I Want video including so many bands from different genres as well. these really open the doors for their fans and for fans of other bands to explore new artists, which is the beauty of this music scene! :-)

[@doczodzilla]

Real quick, I discovered this channel randomly and regret not subscribing immediately. It was a while back but I've been spending the past(?) few days watching your videos

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thank you for watching!

[@metallicafamily001]

August burns red and ADTR prob my fave metalcore bands, ABR is my fave band of all time I dig many other metalcore bands like BFMV but ABR will be my fave always.

[@SideEffectsmusic]

I don't know why I never got into August Burns Red except for that Christmas song. Do you have an album suggestion?

[@metallicafamily001]

Side Effects any album tbh, I’ve listened to every album not bad one.

[@joelcampos8795]

@@SideEffectsmusic start with Messengers or Constellations.

[@Matreyu42]

SargentD pls do Dance Gavin Dance :D

[@kage6613]

Even back on sywh, always wondered why he didnt give as much attention to the modern-day sass and spazzcore-derivative prog wank bands like DGD, TFOT, Fear Before, TSOAF, Closure in Moscow, etc. It even has its own sub-sub-microgenre these days: swancore, which describes funky dgd-style bands, usually with rnb vox, some of which are doing the whole rnbcore thing that began with Jonny Craig and was perfected with Issues. Even more clout to these bands because 95% of them are directly influenced by wanky 2000s screamo bands like Circle Takes the Square, Hot Cross, and City of Caterpillar for their drumming and jazzy chord progressions (which Will Swan then Purple Rain-ified). It's kind of amazing that DGD have gotten as big as they are with their ultra weirdo songwriting and eclectic influences, AND the fact that they've gone through multiple singers and had controversy with them being assholes, yet have still somehow managed to come out on top.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Because I dont like that stuff lol. Cant stand it.

[@Matreyu42]

@@kage6613 that's exactly why I need a case study on DGD because they're just too weird to be popular lol

[@ttngeo7494]

The Punk Rock MBA how do you like adtr but not dgd?

[@TenaciousJoe24]

I remember first seeing these guys at city hall in Ocala and was like this is awesome! People always told me they're bad because it was poppy and heavy and they would end up being no one. Also loved how you said they take things seriously while you're playing the I'm made of wax Larry video and they're playing kickball against kids!

[@matheusreuter9600]

Best live performance I've seen so far, guys are sick

[@xFuzzyxPicklesx]

SCENE LORE

[@TheNap89]

I've seen the rise (and in my opinion fall) of this band only through my own experience. I was there when they first played the show in my country (early 2009) which was a decent venue already with a lovely setlist. Near 6 months later they played across the street in a slightly bigger venue however still with the same attitude and this wasn't even a headline show. Another year later they played the same venue on their largest stage. It was a festival and they were headlining. Around 5 o clock they were sitting next to me in the local Burger King casually eating a burger, hardly anyone recognized them. Before I knew they blew up and played the biggest possible venues, with that came a certain kind of attitude from the fans. They went pop if you will, there was no stagediving, no moshpitting like it used to be and the stage was full of unnecessary stuff (like PWD did aswell), also they introduced those inflatable balls. I love crowd participation but this was exactly the kind of crowd that came there just for the acoustic 'If it means a lot to you'. I'm still a fan but I hardly check them out live anymore. I want to stagedive, crowdsurf, singalong and mosh through their set. Nowadays that's not possible anymore thanks to their popularity. It's a price I pay for seeing one of my fav bands get popular but it's sad to see that the DNA that made this band famous in first place is gone, even though you can still see the fire in some of their eyes like Josh, Neil and Alex. Also Jeremy once tweeted he wished to play floor shows again a few years ago which made me sad frankly. I doubt this is what they expected aswell. Memories stay forever.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks for watching! Whenever I see bands play arenas or stadiums I think “that must be way less fun than playing a 500 cap club.”

[@benxgoh]

I remember in like 2007 they came to New Zealand, playing a 100 cap dive bar with - wait for it - The Acacia Strain. Their van also got thrashed by indie kids lol.

[@keithbarreras9586]

You can still go hard at their shows dude. I have up till this day. Just teach those yougins a history lesson.

[@mercy1act]

@@keithbarreras9586 Preach!! Disrespect your surroundings. We still get down in the pit. The young kids stay away though. Haha

[@ricardoaugusto1863]

the last key-f really got me. I mean, it's really easy to get in a trend and to grow the hell up with it, but, as time goes, if that was the only thing you had as a good quality of yours, you're doomed to fail at any scenario you might think. As someone who's trying to be an artist, it really showed me something I think I will never forget, which is to do what you're good at and to enjoy the trends, not to be a slave of them.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

💪🏼💪🏼 thanks for watching!

[@Lilnicky137]

I didn't find this band until what separates you from me, but good lord... Amazing, winning radio contest tickets for an acoustic set on Jeremy's birthday, hands down favorite show. They have mad fan love and respect for the music; the realest of the real.

[@maddrummer910]

Tdwp and abr are better, but they are solely metal core. Having the pop influence gives them a wider audience.

[@shadow6543]

We always called TDWP Christcore haha

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

watching this in an adtr shirt

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

i got a like from punk rock mba before i even finished watching the video

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

also the merch thing you talked about is true they have some nice merch , the design is on point

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

thanks for making it , it was a great video

[@troyreed5527]

I’ll never forget being at Warped Tour and ADTR said that someday they would open for Blink-182. 5 or so years down the road they did and I was there, ‘‘twas beautiful 😭

[@McJitsu360]

Saw ADTR live a few years back, never really been a big fan and don’t know a whole lot of their songs but fuck me they put on a great live show. Great energy, amazing crowd interaction, great sound and just an amazing all round experience.

[@dynamite653]

Do The Amity Afflction

[@SideEffectsmusic]

All signs point to Lauderdale is a straight-up New Found Glory song

[@thehashslaingingslasher]

One of my favorite bands of all time. They bridge almost every gap in music for me personally. I saw them live for the first time at rock on the range in 2016 and the experience was amazing, energy levels was stupid high. I can see why they are where they are.

[@RaverFlav]

They're a great example of taking your music seriously, but not taking yourself too seriously

[@zachwatson319]

Imagine Taylor Swift singing the intro to all signs point to lauderdale. Good point. A lot of ADTR songs are really, really grade A.

[@peepinyowindow4517]

Mmmm riff salad

[@thehunterstruck]

Saw them twice on the Bad Vibrations tour last year. BLEW ME AWAY!

[@johnbcorriganrealestate]

I’ve been thinking about your points lately (1. Gotta have the product 2. Great packaging 3. Build a loyal fan base), and applying that to success as a person (I’m not in a band)... got me thinking about ways to improve myself, not because I’m “not enough” but because I don’t want to be overlooked or passed up because I’m lazy about what I’m doing or how I present myself. Good stuff, thank you from Bremerton.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks man!

[@mellyshipwreck]

Literally saw this band play to 20 people and put on amazing show and later saw them play to 2000 plus and still do the same. Definitely a reason I have always loved and respected this band. Have seen them over 20 times in the past 15 plus years. Should be another reason they have been so successful.

[@JeffEllsworth]

i heard of ADTR for years but never gave them a listen but when i finally did they became one of my favorite bands

[@ThTarget]

My favourite band! Thank you for making this video :)

[@Alex88Rocks]

Brilliant. That makes me understand why I love that band for SO LONG! And comforts me. 😁😁

[@snugglytv5642]

It was the song if it means a lot to you.... it hit me hard! Good job guys!

[@aaronevely2630]

They are honestly my favorite band that i have ever listened to. What seperates me from you is the best!

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

AYE AYE RON COME TO THE FRONT OF THE ROOM

[@larkanova]

I am HERE for nerdy band facts! You just got yourself a new follower, love this!❤

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thank you! :)

[@kyledudley5751]

One of the best bands out there in my opinion. Haven’t had a chance to see them live ever but it’s on the top of my list

[@soggytoes8970]

I grew up listening to this band. Jeremy was my idol and even though my music tastes have entirely changed since 7th grade, I can still always listen to any ADTR song.

[@bandsandotherthingsthatroc3445]

your right on with your comments.The album for those who have heart is awesome.

[@danerudd5923]

As someone that grew up listening to these bands & as a marketing major that makes music I couldn’t enjoy these videos more! Got yourself a new sub 🤟🏻

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Love it!! Thanks for the support!

[@wolfpack2573]

Been an ADTR FAN SINCE 11 years? They are my favorite band I've seen them 3 times every time I get amaze! 😎

[@sirfivesalot]

I got into a day to remember for their first two albums just by word of mouth in high school and college (I am 28). I went to see them on tour for homesick and they were amazing live. Became a lifelong fan.

[@artisanwolf2068]

I'm from Ocala. I can attest to this band and how good they are

[@RavenclawRedhead]

I wonder how difficult one of those cels would be to track down nowadays--if they even still exist! Sick piece of art, and awesome video on a killer band

[@CardiaDDR]

Their willingness to tour with both metalcore and pop punk bands also helped in my opinion. Like, my brother saw them opening for Bayside back in like 2007 and that's how I originally found out about them. Then they brought out bands like The Devil Wears Prada, Sky Eats Airplane, Of Mice & Men, The Word Alive etc on their next few tours and then had ones like The House Party Tour which was pretty much all pop punk. I think I remember some of their European/international tours having openers like The Story So Far as well.

[@lifeonmarsden5176]

They recently toured alongside New Found Glory too, they fully embrace the fact that they bridge the gap between pop punk and hardcore and it's great, gives them twice the exposure

[@CardiaDDR]

@@lifeonmarsden5176 basically the point i was trying to make but you summed it up in way less words haha. I have a tendency to ramble

[@SM-gt9vg]

@@CardiaDDR I believe ADTR used to have a shirt that said "the heaviest pop punk band ever." They definitely don't deny it which is nice. So many bands in that genre always wanted to be like "we aren't pop punk!" 🙄 What I was most surprised by was the metalheads who liked and accepted ADTR. I was more of a pop punk girl myself and heard a lot of hate towards it, so was surprised when those same people were listening to ADTR 😂

[@bernardmorris125]

They’re incredibly professional which helps. When you take yourself seriously so does everyone else. They pushed themselves and stood out for being original in a way. And their lyrics are relatable as well.

[@aaronwilson7301]

I am so stoked that I came across this channel. Seriously, fantastic work man. I have been trying to find a channel that is informative about marketing your band and explaining how other bands have done it etc. and I could not have found a better one. I don’t care what band you do next as long as you keep doing more videos like this. It helps so much. Thanks a ton bro.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thanks man, I appreciate the support!! It really helps to hear positive comments like this.

[@sxeCJsxe]

These guys truly have a little something for everyone. Watching them when The FTWHH album was out were some amazing experiences watching them pack out smaller venues. Now they play huge concerts and festivals, being from florida it makes me happy to see FL bands make it big!

[@salemcvlt]

While I've moved on to a little heavier music, ADTR got me into heavy music in general. They've always had a special place in my heart and Homesick remains one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@_PatG_]

Solid video. ADTR is my favorite band.

[@sammyb_tcg3485]

Awesome video! Your work really shines when talking about a band you're passionate about.

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thank you!

[@j-pbosque1635]

I love your work, brother. Every band analysis I've seen from you so far as been beyond on point! Keep 'em coming. 🤙

[@Shannonsense]

Agree with all this! I discovered them in 2008 as an 8th grader and fell in love forever. My music interest has changed, but they hold a special place in my heart. I love the fan girl aspect. I never liked them because I thought they were hot (unlike example All Time Low) I loved them for their music!

[@lucasmedeiros.]

This band really impressed me. Their sound is amazing, original, beautiful, heavy. Awesome. Great job man! Awesome channel

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Thank you!

[@anthonydowns9632]

Opened up for them at the K&K in Ocala in 04! So fun!

[@chase1218]

Very solid points. One of my favorite bands period. And these reasons just reinforce that.

[@dilloncady35]

Great video, the only other mention I’d include is how ADTR was one of the first metalcore bands to successfully do a pop cover- Since You Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson, followed by Cable Car - The Fray. Strategically, well delivered around the same time the track Down Fall of Us All was taking off.

[@mitchellhuffman1411]

Guess we can all say this has truly been a day to remember