Blue Ridge Rock Fest hosts the ultimate four day rock and metal festival in Alton, VA. The lineup includes artists such as Alice Cooper, Spiritbox, Knocked Loose, and many more. idobi photographers Austin Spruill (9/8-9/10) and Jayleigh Harkai (9/11) captured tons of content below in case you missed out or want to relive the incredible weekend! [imgfull] THURSDAY In This Moment Spiritbox Counterparts A Skylit Drive Alpha Wolf Afterlife FRIDAY Mudvayne Halestorm Alice Cooper Gojira Underoath Whitechapel Fit For An Autopsy Dying Oath SATURDAY Tenacious D Chelsea Grin The Plot In You The Acacia Strain Kublai Khan Varials SUNDAY New… Read more »
Ahead of the June 6 release of their record NEVER ENOUGH, Turnstile announced they’re making a pit stop at Tribeca Film Festival to premiere their 14-song visual album. The festival itself runs from June 4-15 in New York City. So, basically, we can confirm that this album will be stunning both visually and sonically. Lead vocalist Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory directed each music video that has been released (“NEVER ENOUGH,” “SEEIN’ STARS,” and “BIRDS) and all to come. Yates shared on Instagram, “This one’s been as turbulent as it’s been cathartic. Most days feel like running in place.… Read more »
After a nearly 10 year hiatus and reformation in 2022, Woe, Is Me has announced their signing to SBG Records. “When we made the decision to start making music again, signing to a label wasn’t exactly something we were looking to do,” the band shares. “However, signing with SBG Records feels like the perfect next step for us. They have been extremely welcoming, made us feel comfortable, and excited to be creating music again. They have an amazing team that understands our vision for this band, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful to be working with them. This… Read more »
Dayseeker is stripping down their sound on their upcoming acoustic album, Replica. With the album announcement, they also dropped a reimagined version of“Burial Plot” featuring Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo. The track, which initially appeared on the group’s 2019 full-length Sleeptalk, incorporates a handy-dandy guitar and elevates itself through other vocal additions. Partnering with two powerhouse vocalists like Shomo and Dayseeker’s Rory Rodriguez, generates an evocative sound that makes this reimagined rendition stand out above the group’s original version of the track. The reverberation in play with the vocals creates an atmosphere for the listener that assists with impacting the message… Read more »
The Los Angeles-based trio, Point North are back today with their sophomore album Prepare For Despair. It has been three years since the band’s debut record, Brand New Vision, and fans are in for a treat with the new album. Point North has reached a new threshold with the crafting of their music, delivering a heavier sound that might surprise some listeners. However, it feels right. Perhaps it even feels like what the band was destined for all along. They have always had the skills to blend radio-pop melodies into rock music, but now they are blending it into something… Read more »
After more than a year sans a new release, ERRA, comprised of J.T. Cavey, Jesse Cash, Conor Hesse, Alex Ballew, and Clint Tustin, have unleashed their punishing new single and accompanying music video for “Pale Iris.” Cavey’s commanding growl takes you in a chokehold within seconds of the new track kicking in, his grip unyielding until Cash provides an ephemeral respite. Similar to their past releases, “Pale Iris” presents a profound, introspective narrative courtesy of Cash’s prolific songwriting. As the song progresses, ERRA skillfully integrates atmospheric elements with their signature metalcore prowess, creating a unique fusion of boisterous sound. Read… Read more »
Fresh off the success of their 2022 full-length album, Complete Collapse, Sleeping With Sirens is back with a thrilling summer tour, joined by the talented acts Dead American and TX2 as support. The 5-show tour will kick off at …Is For Lovers Festival in Orange County, CA, on Saturday, August 26. Sleeping With Sirens will continue their tour through Labor Day weekend, concluding on September 3 in Houston, TX. Read more: Magnolia Park Announce Two EPs, Share Track With nothing,nowhere. Immediately following their short tour run, Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American will join The Used as support through the… Read more »
Following their tremendously successful support run with Silverstein earlier this year, Dayseeker is set to embark on their highly anticipated fall headline tour. The tour will feature special guests Silent Planet and Moxy the Band, promising an absolutely unforgettable experience for fans. The 17-show run is scheduled to kick off on September 1 in Lubbock, TX, igniting the tour with explosive energy. The journey will then traverse through various cities, captivating audiences across the United States, before wrapping up in a monumental show at the iconic Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on September 24. Read more: Paramore To Join… Read more »
The Used are getting back on the bus for a full US tour this fall! And they’re taking Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American with them.
blessthefall has made a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus, and their comeback track, “Wake The Dead,” is an explosive testament to their enduring power. To celebrate their resurgence, the band has also announced an exciting summer headline tour, with an impressive lineup of supporting acts including Caskets, Kingdom Of Giants, and Dragged Under. Check out the group’s new single “Wake The Dead” below. “To all the fans…we’ve seen you and heard you over the last five years,” vocalist Beau Bokan shares. “We’re back and this one’s for you. ‘Wake the Dead’ has all the elements that define our band.… Read more »
