Kill It Live

File:Gilbert2012.jpg was shocked during the first night of recording.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2013/03/new_found_glory_chad_gilbert_electrocuted.php|title=New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert Electrocuted Last Night|publisher=OC Weekly (Voice Media Group)|author=Kohn, Daniel|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=September 6, 2013}}]]

In October 2011, the band released their seventh studio album Radiosurgery via Epitaph Records.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2322121|title=In Studio New Found Glory Interview Part 2|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media)|author= DeAndrea, Joe|date=June 12, 2011|accessdate=June 14, 2011}} To promote the album, the band headlined the Rockstar-sponsored Pop Punks Not Dead Tour in the United States ahead of Set Your Goals, The Wonder Years, Man Overboard, and This Time Next Year.{{cite web|url=http://punkmusic.about.com/b/2011/08/16/tour-dates-pop-punks-not-dead.htm|title=Tour Dates: Pop Punk's Not Dead|publisher=About.com (The New York Times Company)|author=Cooper, Ryan|date=16 August 2011|accessdate=7 February 2011|archive-date=October 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020191317/http://punkmusic.about.com/b/2011/08/16/tour-dates-pop-punks-not-dead.htm|url-status=dead}} Promotion of the album continued as the band toured South America in January 2012,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/four_year_strong_announce_south_american_tour_with_new_found_glory|title= Four Year Strong announce South American tour with New Found Glory|magazine=Alternative Press (Alternative Magazines Inc)|author=Bird, Michele|date=September 9, 2011|accessdate=September 10, 2011}} before headlining the 2012 Kerrang! Tour alongside Sum 41.{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2011/09/get_set_for_the_2012_kerrang_t.html|title= Get set for the 2012 Kerrang! Tour Sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink!|publisher=Kerrang! (Bauer Media Group)|author=McMahon, James|date= September 28, 2011|accessdate=September 29, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/article/new-found-glory-and-sum-41-headline-uk-together|title= New Found Glory And Sum 41 Headline UK Together|publisher=Rock Sound (Freeway Press)|author=Staff|date=28 September 2011|accessdate=29 September 2011}} Later in November, Billboard magazine reported that the band would be going on "hiatus" following an interview with Jordan Pundik.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/473965/new-found-glory-needs-to-go-away-for-a-little-bit-says-frontman|title= New Found Glory Needs To 'Go Away For a Little Bit,' Says Frontman|magazine=Billboard (Prometheus Global Media)|author=Graff, Gary|date=November 28, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/new-found-glory-announce-lengthy-hiatus_3394277|title=New Found Glory Announce Lengthy Hiatus|magazine=Contactmusic |author=Wenn, David|date=November 29, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}} This was however strongly dismissed by the band, posting on their website that Pundik had been misconstrued during the interview.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2968042|title=New Found Glory Address Previous Billboard Article|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media) |author=Tate, Jason|date=November 29, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}} Chad Gilbert later clarified that the band didn't intend to release a new studio album until at least 2014, before confirming they would be recording a live album the following year.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_found_glory_announce_2013_live_album_address_hiatus_rumors|title=New Found Glory announce 2013 live album, address hiatus rumors|magazine=Alternative Press (Alternative Magazines, Inc.) |author=Whitt, Cassie|date=November 29, 2012|accessdate=March 1, 2013}}

The band then announced a special Christmas-themed acoustic EP to be released on December 1, featuring two original songs and three covers, including Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song."{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/49862/new-found-glory-announce-and039a-very-new-found-glory-christmasand039-cassette |title=New Found Glory announce 'A Very New Found Glory Christmas' cassette|author=Yancey, Bryne|publisher=Punknews (Buzz Media)|date=December 30, 2012 |accessdate=December 24, 2012}} A Very New Found Glory Christmas was released on cassette tape and limited to 2,000 copies.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2990242 |title=Nothing But Glory For Christmas|author=Tate, Jason|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media)|date=December 20, 2012 |accessdate=December 23, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dailylocal.com/article/20121207/ENTERTAINMENT01/121209701/new-found-glory-promoting-new-christmas-ep-during-tla-performance |title=New Found Glory promoting new Christmas EP during TLA performance|author=Dyroff, Denny|publisher=Daily Local News (Journal Register Company)|date=December 7, 2012 |accessdate=December 24, 2012}} In January 2013, AbsolutePunk announced that the band would be recording their first live album over two nights at the Chain Reaction music venue in Anaheim, California between March 27–28.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3030931 |title=New Found Glory to Record Live Album in March|author=DiVincenzo, Alex|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media)|date=January 30, 2013 |accessdate=September 7, 2013}} The band specifically chose Chain Reaction due to its relatively small capacity and because the venue had hosted the band regularly during their earlier days.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/52023/interviews-jordan-pundik-new-found-glory|title=Interviews: Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)|author=Wisniewski, Kira|publisher=Punknews (Buzz Media)|date=June 20, 2013 |accessdate=September 27, 2013}} An incentive for fans attending over the two nights would be each individual would have their photograph taken and included in a collage for the album art. Jordan Pundik later commented that, "I think the live record definitely captures how we are as a live band, with the crowd interaction and people singing along, it really sounds awesome in my opinion, we've been getting mixes back from it."{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3265411 |title=AP.net Interview:New Found Glory|author=Denning, Jake|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media)|date=June 26, 2013 |accessdate=September 7, 2013}} It was also confirmed by the band that Radiosurgery was their final release via Epitaph Records following completion of a two-album deal, leaving the band an independent act.

The first of two live shows was held on March 27, but was interrupted after Chad Gilbert received an electric shock on stage by a microphone. It was reported that he received a jolt due to poor wiring on the mic. Gilbert was taken to hospital, but released the following day having been given the all clear. Gilbert has little recollection of the incident, but was told he "passed out" and then "hit his head." Because of this, medical staff at the hospital performed a CAT scan as a precaution before his discharge. In an interview with Alternative Press, the band revealed that during the initial editing stage of post-production, they had intended to leave the moment of the zap in the recording amongst other between-song banter.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/whats_eating_gilbert_interview_with_chad_gilbert_2013/P2|title="I definitely am into taking the longer, harder road": NFG's Chad Gilbert on What's Eating Gilbert|author=Heisel, Scott|magazine=Alternative Press (Alternative Magazines, Inc.)|date=September 11, 2013 |accessdate=September 7, 2013}} However, upon hearing the recording, it was immediately omitted due to sounding "really fucking morbid." Gilbert explained that, "you just hear, like, a little noise and then people are really quiet and freaking out in a weird way. And it’s just not cool. You’re having fun and then you’re like, “Uh-oh.” It really just lost all of the fun out of the record." Because of the incident on March 27, the majority of material used for the album was taken from the second night of recording after Gilbert had used a specially requested wireless microphone.

Aside from the live set, the band recorded 3 new studio tracks specifically for the album. "I Want to Believe", "Connect the Dots", and "First Bite" were tracked at Buzzbomb Sound Labs in Orange, California with Paul Miner and Kyle Black.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/New-Found-Glory-Connect-The-Dots/release/4890258|title=New Found Glory - Connect the Dots (Vinyl)|publisher=Discogs (Zink Media, Inc.)|accessdate=September 11, 2013}} The new songs were predominately written during soundchecks for the Sticks and Stones 10th Anniversary Tour, according to Gilbert. The guitarist explained, "There is a reason why they are a little bit more energetic, because we’re on that tour and it’s just wild and we’re playing and you just start writing." New song "I Want to Believe" is about "that whole thing in music that’s going on and questioning a band’s integrity. Are you doing this because you really love it or are you doing it because you’re checking in and checking out when your bank account gets low? Are you willing to play in front of five people when the going gets rough, or is that not why you’re here? It’s about questioning bands’ intentions, I guess. And there are so many bands I think you can question that you can’t even narrow it down to one."

The band first announced Kill It Live in July, with a slated release date of October 8. Shortly afterwards, "Connect the Dots" was announced as a limited edition single to precede the album.{{cite web|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?s=8e62b51923a618f78c9dd2f2f50cd90c&t=3370091|title=New Found Glory Post Up 7" Pre-Order|publisher=AbsolutePunk (Buzz Media)|author=Tate, Jason|date=August 19, 2013|accessdate=August 22, 2013}} It was released as a digital download on September 10,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_new_found_glorys_new_single_connect_the_dots|title=Listen to New Found Glory's new single, Connect The Dots|magazine=Alternative Press (Alternative Magazines, Inc.)|author=Obenschain, Philip|date=September 10, 2013|accessdate=September 12, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2013/09/new_found_glory_streaming_conn.html|title=New Found Glory streaming Connect The Dots from upcoming album Kill It Live|publisher=Kerrang! (Bauer Media Group)|author=Bridgeman, Jessica|date=September 11, 2013|accessdate=September 12, 2013}} before a 7" vinyl limited to just 1,000 pressings across three variants on September 17.{{cite web|url=http://www.bridge9.com/disco/354#stay|title=New Found Glory "Connect The Dots" #B9R197|publisher=Bridge Nine Records|date=August 19, 2013|accessdate=August 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829052017/http://www.bridge9.com/disco/354#stay|archive-date=August 29, 2013|url-status=dead}} The single featured title track "Connect the Dots", as well as live cuts of "Truck Stop Blues" and "Better Off Dead", which were recorded during the live shows in Anaheim, but not included in the final cut of Kill It Live. Following the single release, the band announced a co-headline tour with Chicago punk band Alkaline Trio. With support from H₂O, the tour commenced on October 23 in San Francisco, through November 25 in Tucson.{{cite web|url=http://www.epitaph.com/news/news/3723|title=Alkaline Trio Announce Co-Headlining Tour with New Found Glory|publisher=Epitaph Records|date=August 14, 2013|accessdate=September 27, 2013}}

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| rev1 = Allmusic

| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/kill-it-live-mw0002558940|title=Review: Kill It Live|publisher=Allmusic (Rovi Corporation)|author=Heaney, Gregory|date=October 6, 2013|accessdate=October 6, 2013}}

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| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine| last = McLaughlin| first = David| date = October 9, 2013| title = Kings of pop-punk put out brilliant live album|magazine= Kerrang!| issue = 1487| page =53| publisher = Bauer Media Group| issn = 0262-6624| url = http://oi39.tinypic.com/10i8bw4.jpg }}

| rev3 = Rock Sound

| rev3Score = 7/10{{cite magazine| last = Ritchie| first = Andy| date = November 2013| title = Reviews: New Found Glory - Kill It Live |magazine= Rock Sound| issue = 180| page =84| publisher = Freeway Press, Inc.| issn = 1465-0185| url = http://oi42.tinypic.com/k9ug6c.jpg }}

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Gregory Heaney of Allmusic gave Kill It Live a favorable four-star review. He credited the band for becoming an "enduring force in pop-punk" and noted how the "live album does a great job of harnessing the live energy of not just the band, but of the fans. This makes for a live album that not only appeals to longtime fans, but feels like the best greatest-hits compilation a new listener could ask for."

All songs written and composed by New Found Glory.{{cite AV media notes|title = Kill It Live|others = New Found Glory|year = 2013|type = CD|publisher = Violently Happy/Bridge Nine|location=Peabody, MA|id = B9R198/VHR006}}

{{track listing

| headline = Kill It Live{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kill-it-live/699248711|title=Music - Kill It Live by New Found Glory

|date=January 2013

|publisher=iTunes (Apple, Inc.)|access-date=September 17, 2013}}

| total_length = 67:54

| extra_column = Original release

| title1 = Intro

| length1 = 1:04

| note1 = Live

| extra1 = Catalyst

| title2 = Understatement

| length2 = 3:04

| note2 = Live

| extra2 = Sticks and Stones

| title3 = Don't Let Her Pull You Down

| length3 = 3:39

| note3 = Live

| extra3 = Not Without a Fight

| title4 = All Downhill From Here

| length4 = 3:05

| note4 = Live

| extra4 = Catalyst

| title5 = Anthem for the Unwanted

| length5 = 3:24

| note5 = Live

| extra5 = Radiosurgery

| title6 = At Least I'm Known for Something

| length6 = 3:32

| note6 = Live

| extra6 = Catalyst

| title7 = Sonny

| length7 = 3:40

| note7 = Live

| extra7 = Sticks and Stones

| title8 = Something I Call Personality

| length8 = 2:40

| note8 = Live

| extra8 = Sticks and Stones

| title9 = Boy Crazy

| length9 = 3:18

| note9 = Live

| extra9 = New Found Glory

| title10 = Tip of the Iceberg

| length10 = 3:10

| note10 = Live

| extra10 = Tip of the Iceberg

| title11 = Coming Home

| length11 = 3:31

| note11 = Live

| extra11 = Coming Home

| title12 = Forget My Name

| length12 = 3:09

| note12 = Live

| extra12 = Sticks and Stones

| title13 = Sincerely Me

| length13 = 3:46

| note13 = Live

| extra13 = New Found Glory

| title14 = Hit or Miss

| length14 = 5:14

| note14 = Live

| extra14 = Nothing Gold Can Stay

| title15 = Truth of My Youth

| length15 = 3:00

| note15 = Live

| extra15 = Catalyst

| title16 = The Story So Far

| length16 = 5:31

| note16 = Live

| extra16 = Sticks and Stones

| title17 = My Friends Over You

| length17 = 4:11

| note17 = Live

| extra17 = Sticks and Stones

| title18 = I Want to Believe

| length18 = 2:54

| extra18 = New studio track

| title19 = Connect the Dots

| length19 = 3:11

| extra19 = New studio track

| title20 = First Bite

| length20 = 2:51

| extra20 = New studio track

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| headline = Australian bonus track{{cite web|url=http://3wiserecords.com/releases/kill-it-live|title=Kill It Live - New Found Glory

|publisher=3 Wise Records |accessdate=October 9, 2013}}

| total_length = 70:13

| extra_column = Original release

| title21 = Truck Stop Blues

| length21 = 2:19

| note21 = Live

| extra21 = Not Without a Fight

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The following personnel contributed to Kill It Live, as adapted from Allmusic.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/kill-it-live-mw0002558940/credits|title=Credits: Kill It Live|publisher=Allmusic (Rovi Corporation)|author=Heaney, Gregory|date=October 6, 2013|accessdate=October 6, 2013}}

;New Found Glory

• Jordan Pundik — lead vocals
• Chad Gilbert — lead guitar, backing vocals
• Steve Klein — rhythm guitar
• Ian Grushka — bass guitar
• Cyrus Bolooki — drums, percussion

;Production

• Paul Miner — recording, engineering
• Kyle Black — mixing
• Justin Benner — mixing assistant
• Kevin Martin — mixing assistant
• Mike Piacentini — mastering
• Kyle Crawford — art direction, design
• Jon Weiner — photography

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• [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO4I2RmEA6l2NZYJ6nhewd06LoVdKPbuK Kill It Live] at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

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