Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is back for its sixth year in a row, and its 2024 lineup is positively stacked. The festival teased Bad Omens as a headliner days before the official full lineup announcement, and that teaser alone was met with major excitement. Running July 19-21, the famous Inkcarceration is, of course, taking place at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The prison is also famous for its alleged haunts and for setting the scene of The Shawshank Redemption. Beginning on Friday, headlining acts include Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, and Chevelle. Saturday night’s acts include Godsmack, Halestorm, and I… Read more »
This past weekend was a busy one for alternative music fans between Inkcarceration, Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, and My Chemical Romance in San Francisco. If you were too busy looking at live streams or queuing up for your fave artists, we’ve got you covered on all the dazzling indie, alternative, and metal new songs you may have missed last week. Looking for even more new music? idobi Radio is the soundtrack of your summer. Download the free idobi App for new music every minute, every hour, every day. Did we mention it’s totally, 100%, always free? Pool Kids — “Leona Street” Pulled from… Read more »
After releasing the haunting single “Pale Moonlight” in April, Dayseeker is back with their new track “Creature In The Black Night.” And that’s not all, this new drop is merely the title track for the band’s newly announced album, due out on October 24 via Spinefarm. Creature In The Black Night marks their first LP release since 2022’s Dark Sun. Of the new single, vocalist Rory Rodriguez shares, “‘Creature In The Black Night’ is the darker part of your conscience overpowering you. It’s about the rush you’re addicted to that you can’t ignore.” Adding onto the album’s sonics, he says,… Read more »
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Sleep Theory has officially unleashed their 12-track debut album, Afterglow. Arriving alongside the album, the band has also dropped the video for their focus track “Gravity.” “‘Gravity’ is really just a classic R&B story—it’s about that real chemistry you sometimes feel with someone, even when the timing’s not perfect,” frontman Cullen Moore shares. “I wanted it to feel confident, a little flirty, and very 2000s—something that could’ve played in the background of a scene in a throwback movie.” He continues, “‘Gravity’ actually came together back in 2021, before we even… Read more »
Bilmuri, aka Johnny Franck (formerly of Attack Attack!), just announced The Unstoppable Bilmuri Summer Slammer Summer Tour. The headline tour dates kick off on July 17 at Boston’s Roadrunner and wrap up on October 14 at Omaha’s The Admiral. Though, some more dates will likely be revealed soon. Additionally, Driveways and John Harvie are set to support on select dates of the run. Harvie took to social media to say, “[O]h you thought I was done crankin? hell na run it back..” Check out the full summer tour below. Presale tickets go live on Tuesday, April 22, at 10 AM… Read more »
Ahead of their debut album release next month, Sleep Theory has unleashed another pummeling single, “III.” Their full-length, Afterglow, arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records. “At its core, ‘III’ is about betrayal,” vocalist Cullen Moore shares. “It’s that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it’s also about facing the truth, even when it hurts, and realizing not everyone is who they say they are.” He concludes, “I want people to really think about who they let into their lives. Not everyone deserves your trust, and sometimes, those closest… Read more »
The day you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Architects have officially unleashed The Sky, The Earth & All Between via Epitaph Records. The new record boasts 12 songs, including singles “Brain Dead” featuring House Of Protection, “Curse,” “Seeing Red,” “Whiplash,” and more. Grab your copy here and take a listen to the new LP below. The Sky, The Earth & All Between Tracklist: With their spring European tour dates already announced, Architects are expected to announce more shows to support the release of the new record. Check out their current touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour Dates:
With their forthcoming record, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, set for release on February 28 via Epitaph Records, Architects has unleashed their latest offering, “Brain Dead.” The new track taps House Of Protection, comprised of former FEVER 333 members Aric Improta and Stephen Harrison, just days after the surprise drop of “Everything Ends.” You can preorder and pre-save The Sky, The Earth & All Between here. Produced by Jordan Fish (formerly of Bring Me The Horizon), Architects unleash a ferocious blend of breakneck intensity with a rebellious punk attitude on the release. Frontman Sam Carter’s searing vocals collide… Read more »
Kicking off this June, the Summer Of Loud North American tour is slated to be a celebration of heavy music and some of the most legendary acts of the genre. The powerhouse lineup features Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, and Parkway Drive rotating in headline slots, while The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction, and Alpha Wolf provide support. Select dates will also feature TX2, Kingdom Of Giants, and Dark Divine as openers. Each headliner has shared their excitement for the tour, with Caleb Shomo dubbing it a “clinic in metalcore ass-whoopery” and Eric Vanlerberghe confidently predicting it will be… Read more »
Kicking off the new year, Colorblind has unleashed their latest offering, “Car Crash.” Vocalist Travis Moseley shares, “‘Car Crash’ is about that overwhelming moment when someone grabs your attention, and you can’t look away. [It’s about] how consumed you are in those feelings.” The band adds on Instagram, “Special thanks to @mattmcandrewmusic, @joelferber and @cvrtmartin for helping write, produce and make this one special with us.” Listen to “Car Crash” below. Colorblind is currently overseas touring with Caskets in the UK. They will hit the road in the States alongside Capstan and True North next month before performing at Inkcarceration… Read more »
