During the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, history was made on and off the official February 2 evening broadcast. Of course, Beyonce notably won Album Of The Year with Cowboy Carter and also became the first Black performer to win Best Country Album at the show. Plus, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album. Alongside these mainstream artist wins, the alternative community was eager to see which of their faves would take home a Grammy. Notably, Knocked Loose and Poppy‘s track “Suffocate” and Spiritbox‘s “Cellar Door” were nominated for Best Metal Performance. (And it’s clear many mainstream… Read more »
Korn is preparing to have a MASSIVE year! Following the announcement of their summer run overseas earlier this year, the nu-metal behemoths have announced a 26-show stint across the States, which includes their stop at Louder Than Life Fest in Louisville, KY. Across the U.S., Korn will be joined by Spiritbox and Gojira as support. Presale tickets are available through Citi here and will conclude on Thursday, March 28, at 10 PM local time before general tickets go on sale at 10 AM local time on Friday, March 29, here. You can check out their full touring schedule, including their… Read more »
If you caught the Grammys Red Carpet, you probably saw an interviewer confuse Spirtibox‘s Courtney LaPlante for fellow Best Metal Performance nominee Poppy. Being an utter icon, LaPlante answered each question as if she truly was Poppy. Now, it seems as if Poppy is capitalizing on the moment with the release of new merch. On her Instagram, she shared a “Hello I Am Poppy” shirt design with the caption, “We Are All Poppy.” Each shirt is $35 and will ship in March. Read more: 6 Grammy Awards Speeches That Offered Hope For LGBTQ+, Immigrants, & More Spotify even took the… Read more »
2024 brought wave after wave of creative brilliance that continuously pushed the bounds of what we’ve seen, heard, and experienced before in media. From albums that soundtracked the year to music videos that felt like miniature films unfolding in front of our eyes, the last 12 months delivered fresh and exhilarating new releases that refuse to be ignored. And while you’ve seen us countdown all of the music we’ve loved and gushed over this year, there is a definitive THE best of the year. As the year winds down (peace the fuck out 2024), we’ve compiled a list celebrating the… Read more »
The Recording Academy just announced a long list of nominations for the forthcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Excitingly, many rising pop artists lead the pack with Album Of The Year and Best New Artist nominations—we see you Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Additionally, some of our favorite rock and metal artists topped the list this year. For starters, Knocked Loose and Poppy are up for Best Metal Performance for “Suffocate.” Additionally, Green Day is walking away with three nominations for Best Rock Album, Best Rock Performance (The American Dream Is Killing Me”), and Best Rock Song (“Dilemma”). Check out the full… Read more »
If you thought Spiritbox and Megan Thee Stallion ended their time of collaboration with the remix of “Cobra,” think again. Today, the “Mamushi” artist launched her new record MEGAN: ACT II, which features their new rap-metal crossover, “TYG.” This punchy track is a true-to-form hype song. Megan Thee Stallion and Courtney LaPlante blend their powerful voices to sing, “Who in the fuck do you bitches think y’all talkin’ to?/Slap the wrong bitch, she ask me what the fuck I do?” Check out Spiritbox and Megan Thee Stallion slay their new collab, “TYG” below. Spiritbox and Gojira are currently on the road supporting Korn on a… Read more »
Sick New World announces that Metallica and Linkin Park will headline the third iteration of the festival in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025.
Following the release of their latest single, “Soft Spine,” which marked their first new music in 2024, Spiritbox has unleashed a striking black-and-white music video to complement the track. The video harnesses and amplifies the track’s aggressive energy, channeling it into a stunning cinematic visual that mirrors the song’s intensity. Directed by Orie Mcginness, the haunting video portrays frontwoman Courtney LaPlante as a goddess-like figure reigning over an otherworldly arena in which two cloaked warriors battle one another. Check out the video for “Soft Spine” below. Spiritbox and Gojira are currently on the road supporting Korn on a massive North… Read more »
Spiritbox is back with their first new track of 2024, “Soft Spine” out via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. Previously, the act dropped The Fear of Fear EP in November 2023 as well as their “Cobra” rock remix with Megan Thee Stallion. The Daniel Braunstein-produced track sees Courtney LaPlante at her most ferocious and unabashedly raw. “I am a witness to your regicide/The dissolution of your soft spine/You all deserve each other,” she screams. Check out Spiritbox’s “Soft Spine” below. Beginning on September 12 in Tampa, you can catch Spiritbox and Gojira as they support Korn on a massive… Read more »
Oh, Canada, everyone is heading your way for the newly announced All Your Friends Fest. The debut weekend will take place on August 23 and 24 in Burl’s Creek, ON. Fans can sign up for pre-sale tickets that go live on Wednesday, March 27, at 10 AM ET. General sale tickets will be available starting on Friday, March 29, at 10 AM ET. Fall Out Boy and Billy Talent are poised to headline the jam-packed two days. Jimmy Eat World, Gym Class Heroes, Lights, and many more scene staples will join the lineup. Other acts are slated to be announced… Read more »
