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Stand Atlantic Discuss Dispelling Linkin Park Rumors


While attending the Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary event in Las Vegas, NV, at the Punk Rock Museum, Stand Atlantic chatted with idobi Radio about their newly released studio album, the rumors on the internet that vocalist Bonnie Fraser would be joining Linkin Park, and more. Amid intense speculation earlier this year about who might step in as Linkin Park’s new vocalist, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley became one of the most talked-about contenders. Whibley—who attended the event as well as Fraser—were both widely rumored to be a potential artist to carry on Chester Bennington’s legacy with the legendary band. Read more:… Read more »

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Fresh 5: New Releases From Waterparks to Young Rising Sons


We’re back with Fresh 5, your weekly guide to the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, and indie music!  Every week, we at idobi will spotlight 5 fresh new releases hand-selected by our music-loving staff that are making waves—delivering you the cutting-edge sounds you need to hear straight from the artists shaping the scene. Tune in to idobi Radio to catch these must-hear tracks and more. Plus, you can download the FREE idobi App to discover new music every.single.day. This week from new Waterparks to Young Rising Sons, here are 5 fresh tracks you NEED to be listening to on… Read more »

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Metallica, Linkin Park, More To Headline Sonic Temple Festival 2025


Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival is gearing up for its 2025 event, which is taking place on May 8-11 at the Historic Crew Stadium. And this fest has a killer lineup, of course. Headliners for the four-day fest include Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday & Sunday), and Linkin Park (Saturday). And there are many reasons to celebrate rock and metal in 2025. Three Days Grace will perform with OG vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR will officially turn 40 years old, Trivium will play a 20-year anniversary set of Ascendancy, and much more. In fact, Gontier shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only… Read more »

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Pinkshift Reimagines “Knead” By Illuminati Hotties For Hopeless Records 30th Anniversary


The Hopeless Records’ 30th Anniversary celebration rolls on, and this time with Pinkshift at the helm. The Baltimore-based punk rockers unleash a mesmerizing reimagined rendition of Illuminati Hotties’ “Knead.” The track is on the forthcoming Hopelessly Devoted To You tracklist. Illuminati Hotties dropped “Knead” in 2021, which was featured on the Sarah Tudzin-led full-length record, Let Me Do One More. While Pinkshift stays true to the original’s quirky charm, they elevate it with their own raw intensity, breathing rejuvenated energy into the song. The band’s reinterpretation supercharges the track with jet fuel, adding an infectious urgency that complements Tudzin’s vision.… Read more »

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Hopeless Records Announces Anniversary Party At The Punk Rock Museum


If you thought idobi Radio and Hopeless Records were done celebrating the label’s 30th anniversary, think again! Today, Hopeless Records announced that they’re bringing their traveling museum exhibit to The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas. This thrilling event is preceded by the exhibit’s stop at Cleveland’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. This included performances from Scene Queen, Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight, Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years, and illuminati hotties. If you’re in Las Vegas for When We Were Young Fest, happening on October 19-20, you can catch a Hopeless Records anniversary party at The Punk Rock Museum on… Read more »

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Linkin Park Announces New Vocalist, Emily Armstrong


On August 24, Linkin Park fans geared up for an announcement set to drop on August 28. Then, long-time listeners ultimately had to set their clocks back again to September 5. Fans were utterly devastated after the band’s countdown clock simply started to count back up rather than reveal a new singer, music drop, etc. During a concert livestream, the band officially shared that Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong will join the band as a new co-vocalist. Additionally, producer and songwriter for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock, etc. Colin Brittain will play drums for the new album and on their… Read more »

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Bearings Release “Gone So Gone (Reimagined)” Ahead Of Fall Tour


Gearing up to release their deluxe edition of The Best Part About Being Human via Pure Noise Records on September 20 and hit the road this October, Bearings has shared “Gone So Gone (Reimagined).”  “Gone So Gone: The original way the song was demoed,” the band shares in a press release. “Was fun taking it back to where the songs original vision one was and having some fun with it.” With a more mellow arrangement, the reimagined version evokes a completely different and fresh emotion compared to the original. Check out “Gone So Gone (Reimagined)” below. Bearings and Broadside will… Read more »

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Deryck Whibley (Sum 41) Dismisses Linkin Park Rumors, Announces Book Tour


After recent rumors about Deryck Whibley possibly joining Linkin Park, the Sum 41 frontman set the record straight when he let fans know that, unfortunately, he will not be the scene staple’s new lead singer. It began when Linkin Park shared a 100-hour countdown to their social channels and website, with it reaching zero on Wednesday, August 28 at 2:15 pm ET. Sum 41 also posted they would be making an announcement on Wednesday, which had fans thinking that Whibley would possibly be joining Linkin Park. Alas, Whibley had to make it clear that he will not be joining Linkin… Read more »

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