This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Marko Matijevic Sekul, Vocalist of Manntra to talk about music evolution in Croatia, their rad new album Teuta out now on Napalm Records + much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
After teasing a project on March 14, Waterparks has officially shared a new song, “Forget” with Sorry My Love, a group consisting of Dillon Francis and music producer Albert Hype . In the new music video, Awsten Knight and co. are apologizing and asking you to do so, too. They show signs reading, “Sorry I didn’t text you back. I was having a nonverbal moment,” and, “I wrote an apology to my beautiful girlfriend on ChatGPT and she found out.” Knight also holds a sign reading, “Call 1-906-SO-SORRY To Apologize.” Knight sings, “Just wanna remember what it feels like/Going for drives and staying… Read more »
As their massive headline tour nears, Magnolia Park has teamed up with Plvtinum and Vana on their dark new single, “WORSHIP.” The band shares, “‘WORSHIP’ is a seductive song that explores the fine line between passion and possession, reminiscent of the twisted love story in Nosferatu.” Leaning into their signature nu-metal energy, Magnolia Park’s new single, “WORSHIP,” erupts with a commanding presence, driven by frontman Joshua Roberts’ searing vocal delivery. The track builds tension before culminating in an explosive, anthemic chorus, its weight magnified by eerie layers from Plvtinum and Vana. Their contributions infuse “WORSHIP” with guttural textures and an… Read more »
Following the release of Together In Lonesome Acoustic EP earlier this month, Youth Fountain has announced a spring headline tour across the States. Kicking off on May 28 in Sacramento, CA, labelmates Sad Park and Good Terms will act as support. Youth Fountain leader Tyler Zanon shares in a press release, “Incredibly excited to be touring the United States again as a headliner for the second time. YF will be performing a variety of songs off all three records – don’t miss out!” Good Terms vocalist/guitarist Brian McShea adds, “We’re so pumped to hit the road with Youth Fountain! We’re… 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 »
We are nearing the end of the 30 days of Warped Tour artist announcements! With only a few days left to go, fans are on pins and needles waiting to see their favorite artist’s name on the growing admat. Today, the festival kicked off their announcements with the addition of Magnolia Park! The Florida-based band is slated to perform in D.C. and Long Beach. As well, The Expendables have been booked to perform at the Orlando date. HAARPER has also been added to the bill and will perform in Long Beach. This year’s Warped Tour stops include Washington, D.C., at… Read more »
A show where Diva Bleach called in and Marko DeSantis co-hosted. Please consider donating Marko’s family’s GoFundMe to support his family who unfortunately lost their house in the Los Angeles Fires if you’re able to. https://www.gofundme.com/f/victorias-family-needs-your-help
Horror nerds, we are so back. On January 23, the Oscars announced their 2025 nominations. The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2. Of course, they will honor the likes of nominees including Dune: Part Two, Conclave, and The Substance. Yes, that’s correct. Coralie Fargeat’s original body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley received not one, not two, but five whole nominations. The Substance is nominated for Best Picture, Lead Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, and Makeup and Hairstyling. This marks the eighth horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture. Previously, Deliverance, The Exorcist,… Read more »
Magnolia Park is saying what we’re all thinking right now with their blistering yet equally empowering new ripper, “CULT.” “‘CULT’ is a song about gaining back your power from an oppressor, made to inspire people to stick up for what is right and not let themselves be taken advantage of,” the band shares. “This reflects in our story where Aurora and the Vampires have to stand up to a towering oppressive group called the ‘Shadow Cult.’” Alongside their latest track, Magnolia Park has revealed the release date for their third album, VAMP. This neo-gothic concept album is set to launch… Read more »
What an interesting chat this was! Karla Ortiz, former VP of Marketing and Label Services for Vydia and Digital Marketing executive at Universal Music Group, founded Monark Entertainment in 2020 during the pandemic. Karla talks about how she got her breaks working in music marketing which started with her first internship with Ryan Seacrest, to moving into a new media internship at Universal and eventually converted into full time employment working in the latin department and working with Rihanna & Kanye! She chats about all things marketing including the importance of maintaining relationships at the big socials and the evolution of radio pluggers, tik tok driving pre sales and spotify playlisting!
