Ahead of their support slot on Silverstein’s 25 Years Of Noise Tour alongside Thursday and a yet-to-be-announced group, Split Chain has unleashed their punk-fueled take on Type O Negative’s “I Don’t Wanna Be Me.” The track stands as one of Type O Negative’s most iconic songs (it is their most streamed release on Spotify), featured on their 2003 full-length album Life Is Killing Me. Combining the Peter Steele-led band’s dark doom metal with surprisingly poppier elements, the track is a more accessible approach to their gothic metal sound. Split Chain leans into the poppiness of the track while injecting it… Read more »
After receiving a Grammy nomination for “Suffocate” with Knocked Loose, Poppy is continuing her exciting month with the release of her sixth album Negative Spaces. The record includes high-octane singles, “the cost of giving up,” “new way out,” “they’re all around us,” and “crystallized.” Out via Sumerian Records, Negative Spaces is produced by former Bring Me The Horizon artist Jordan Fish and House Of Protection‘s Stephen Harrison. Along with releasing the 15-track riff-ridden and scream-tastic metal album, Poppy also unveiled a video for the track, “the center’s falling out.” Check out the video below. Grab your copy of the album… Read more »
Following the release of her new single, “they’re all around us,” on September 17, Poppy has announced her forthcoming record Negative Spaces. The record is set for release on November 15 via Sumerian Records. The record will also feature her recent In a video called “hey there” posted on social media and on YouTube, Poppy revealed the album news and shared, what some fans believe is a new song teaser. In the video, Poppy is standing in front of a wall featuring an array of keyhole cutouts in various sizes. Light is streaming through the cut-outs as a soft track… Read more »
Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »
Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »
There’s finally a chill in the air, and we all know what that means: Halloween is on its way. Whether you enjoy dressing up for parties or hosting a horror movie night from the comfort of your couch, there’s something for everyone to take part in. Better yet, there are plenty of alternative bands and artists that find their inspiration in the spooky season. This doesn’t mean that they are carving pumpkins or telling ghost stories. Many bands in our scene incorporate paranormal or horror imagery and themes into their releases. This can take the form of voodoo dolls (The… Read more »
Single or not this Valentine’s Day, here is a mix of some of idobi Howl staff’s favorite songs to warm your cold, cynical hearts.
It’s been 2-1/2 years since the Island Def Jam Music Group acquired a 50% stake in Roadrunner Records. However, the longtime rock-metal independent label still feels like an indie despite its major label parent, president Jonas Nachsin says. “In terms of the Roadrunner’s indie spirit, I don’t think we’ve lost any of that,” Nachsin says. “When the partnership was done, I think the first thing that was decided was not to do anything, which was a very sage and important game plan because when something is working, the last thing you want to do is start to mess with it.”… Read more »
Two of the biggest slasher-film icons of the ’80s are finally set to meet, as the nightmare pairing of “Freddy Vs. Jason” hits U.S. theaters Aug. 15. Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland will star in the film, but the soundtrack to the flick, due Aug. 5 via Roadrunner, will be chock full of hard-edged rock. The disc is highlighted by an unreleased track from Slipknot and contributions from Sepultura, Chimaira, Stone Sour and Type O Negative. Slipknot is contributing the previously unreleased track “Snap” to “Freddy Vs. Jason.” Other previously unheard cuts will include Killswitch Engage’s “When Darkness Falls” featuring Howard… Read more »
Members of Slipknot, Agnostic Front, Sepultura, Hatebreed, Skarhead and Pete Steele of Type O Negative, Sen-Dog of Cypress Hill, and Phillip Anselmo of Pantera are featured on Biohazard ‘s new album. The metal/hardcore/hip-hop group will release its sixth studio LP, the thirteen-track Uncivilization, September 11th on Sanctuary Records. The band’s lineup currently consists of guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, vocalist/bassist Evan Seinfeld, drummer Danny Schuler and guitarist Leo Curley. In addition to the combustible lineup of guests, the album, as always, promises intense subject matter. “We write songs about our own personal battles,” says Seinfeld. Biohazard recorded Uncivilization in their own Rat… Read more »
