MGK & Travis Barker Tear Up Misery Business — Paramore Like You’ve NEVER Heard It Before, Drums, Grit & Chaos LIVE On Stage!

A modern pop-punk revival wrapped in nostalgia, rebellion, and raw emotion.

When Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker take the stage together, it’s more than just a performance—it’s a movement. During one of their high-voltage live sets, the duo shocked and delighted fans by launching into a ferocious cover of Paramore’s iconic anthem “Misery Business.” What followed was a blistering tribute that perfectly captured the angst, energy, and spirit of a genre reborn.

“Misery Business,” first released in 2007 by Paramore, was the track that catapulted the band—and lead singer Hayley Williams—into global stardom. For an entire generation of emo kids, it was the soundtrack of heartbreak, empowerment, and teenage rebellion. MGK and Barker’s version doesn’t just rehash the original—it reinvigorates it with electric urgency.

With MGK snarling through the verses, spitting every line with both reverence and rage, and Barker pounding the drums like a controlled explosion, this is no karaoke cover. It’s a reimagined riot.

From the moment the opening riff hit, fans knew something unforgettable was happening. The arena erupted into a frenzy—a sea of jumping bodies, outstretched arms, and screamed lyrics. The chemistry between MGK and Barker is undeniable. MGK channels punk frontmen of the past with his reckless charisma, while Barker remains the tireless machine behind the kit, his sticks a blur, his timing flawless.

Their performance brought “Misery Business” back into the spotlight—not as a throwback, but as a living, breathing anthem for a new generation of rebels.

For fans who grew up blasting Paramore through tangled headphones or scribbling lyrics on notebook covers, this was a dream come true. But for younger fans who found MGK through his rock rebirth or Barker through his collaborations with Gen Z artists, this performance was a history lesson wrapped in adrenaline.

It’s a symbol of something bigger—the bridge between two eras of punk. MGK and Barker aren’t just covering songs. They’re keeping the flame alive.

Since pivoting from rap to rock, Machine Gun Kelly has fully committed to his punk persona—with Travis Barker acting as both mentor and co-conspirator. Together, they’ve helped fuel a pop-punk renaissance, pulling from the past while pushing the genre forward with bold creativity and fearless authenticity.

Their version of “Misery Business” stands as proof: pop-punk is not just back—it’s louder, grittier, and more unapologetic than ever.

This wasn’t just a tribute. This was a declaration.
Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker’s cover of “Misery Business” is a three-minute reminder that even as time marches on, the fire of punk will never go out—it just finds new voices to scream through.

So turn it up. Scream along. And know that punk’s not dead—it’s just wearing pink nails and a guitar slung low.