“We grew up in a small town and didn’t know anything about the music industry or major labels,” he recalled. “All I knew was that Nirvana had signed to Sub Pop, and I thought that was cool.” Although Hot Hot Heat got its start as a screamo band, by the time it made contact with Sub Pop, its sound had mutated into what would soon be known as dance-punk. The band stood at the forefront of a movement that would explode on the indie rock scene within another year. Sub Pop head of A&R (artists and repertoire) Tony Kiewel realized… Read more »
Incubus kicks off its largest tour to date at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon on Thursday (April 11). The tour, in support of its current album, Morning View, will visit arenas in 49 cities in North America through early July, with open dates on the calendar expected to be filled with yet more shows. Incubus’s hometown friends and soundalikes Hoobastank serve as the opening act from April 11-May 15, while the group’s Epic Records labelmates Phantom Planet sign on May 24-July 3. Frontman Brandon Boyd said that playing in such large venues offers its own unique challenges. “When we… Read more »
Following the release of Corey Taylor‘s and Bad Omens‘ cover of “Dust In The Wind,” a new Queen Of The Ring soundtrack has just dropped. Kittie, The Pretty Wild, and Diamante teamed up to craft their rendition of Metallica‘s “The Unforgiven.” According to a recent press release, the movie is “written and directed by Ash Avildsen, brings to life the untold story of wrestling legend Mildred Burke, who shattered barriers in the 1930s–1950s to become the first million-dollar female athlete and headline arenas over male competitors in a time when women’s wrestling was outright banned across much of the U.S.”… Read more »
It’s the collab you never expected and didn’t know you needed. Slipknot and Stone Sour‘s Corey Taylor and Bad Omens have joined forces cover Kansas’ “Dust In The Wind.” The ethereal folk-rock track will appear on the upcoming Queen Of The Ring motion picture soundtrack. Both the film and its official soundtrack will arrive on March 7. Taylor and Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens show their musical range as they effortlessly intertwine their vocals to craft a soaring modern rendition of the 1977 track. Check out the “Dust In The Wind” cover by Taylor and Bad Omens below. According to… Read more »
Just one day before kicking off the UK/Europe leg of their Popular Monster II World Domination Tour, Falling In Reverse has been forced to cancel their remaining overseas shows. Why you might ask? Well, because the UK is currently denying visa entry to applicants who have served more than 12 months of prison time. This policy applies to frontman Ronnie Radke, who served 2.5 years in prison after violating probation related to a 2006 case of battery with substantial bodily harm, which tragically resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man. The band has shared a statement to their Instagram… Read more »
Australian juggernauts Parkway Drive are returning to tour Europe next year in celebration of their 20th Anniversary.
twenty one pilots are at it again. New images of the duo are appearing outside of large arenas around the world. Along with fans spotting a change to the act’s Ticketmaster header image, whispers of an upcoming tour announcement are on everyone’s minds. The venues’ Twitter profiles were the culprits to tease this time around. Resorts World Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Toyota Center in Houston, TX, and even across the pond is ready to “Overcompensate” at The O2 Arena in London, EN. Truly, one could say that they’re beginning to leave their followers a little “Stressed Out.” Last week,… Read more »
Whether you loved 2023 or loathed it entirely, it’s time to say goodbye to this year and hello to a new one. Of course, it’s tradition to celebrate New Year’s Eve morphing into New Year’s Day donning sparkling dresses and numbered glasses that are trying too hard to look wearable. Plus, what holiday is complete without a bit of bubbly or fancy cocktails/mocktails? Aside from these New Year’s party additions, it is basically a necessity to watch the Times Square Ball Drop via Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve special. Now hosted by Ryan Seacrest, this year’s 2024 musical special… Read more »
Here we have it folks, our third and final installation of the Best New Songs We’ve Had On Repeat Throughout 2023 list! With so many amazing new songs that came out this year, we had a difficult time deciding which were our soundtrack to 2023. In this last batch of songs you’ll see tunes from acts like NOAHFINNCE, SpiritBox, Beauty School Dropout and more! As mentioned in the first two rounds of our favorite songs, we’re only including new, original singles that have been issued in 2023. These tracks are not in favorable order but instead listed by their release… Read more »
The line between alternative music and pop music has blurred even more. Bring Me The Horizon and Spiritbox are carrying the torch Linkin Park lit almost twenty years ago, but who’s next?
