5SOS Facts

• According to Michael, the band would be called ‘Bromance’ or ‘The Powerpuff Blokes’ if they weren’t ‘5 Seconds Of Summer’.
• They thought of the band name while they were in math class.
• They did once think about auditioning for the X Factor, but didn’t in fear of being known as ‘that band from X Factor’.
• Their biggest musical inspirations are Blink 182, All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Mayday Parade and funnily enough… Ed Sheeran.
• They were all sick whilst recording the Unplugged EP, but still went ahead and did it.
• If they like someone, their way to get the persons attention is to throw a ball at them. Smooth.
• They admitted that they would rather drink 100 cups of Coke, than eat 100 cheeseburgers.
• They used to brush their teeth together before every show. One of the strangest pre-show rituals we’ve ever heard of.
• They all think that Batman is hotter than Spiderman. We have to agree.
• The boys all fell in love with the English accent when they visited Blackpool.
• Michael, Calum and Luke apparently used to play to a crowd full of drunk people in their lobby in London, without any pants on!
• Although the band and Ashton used to hate each other before Ashton joined, they said they’re like brothers now.
• Their song “Out Of My Limit” was originally called “Over The Limit” but they had to change it due to it sounding like it was about alcohol.
• They once had to stop and busk on the street due to not having enough money for petrol to get home!
• Their favourite place in the world is Australia, obvs.
• The boys admitted that they very rarely wear matching socks.
• They once got shouted at in a shop for being dressed up in their costumes.
• They admitted that it’s difficult to be able to balance school with their career in the band at the same time.
• They apparently love it when someone has a Twitter name that’s something to do with 5SOS.
• The original band first formed on 3rd April, 2011.