Let’s start by collectively taking a breath together now that My Chemical Romance is showing signs of life again. After fans went into a frenzy a couple of weeks ago (this writer included) when MCR’s Facebook page updated its profile picture, the group is finally giving us something to sink our fangs into. While the Facebook activity was quickly realized to be a hack based on the bizarre posts, headlines, and news stories being shared, My Chem has launched a reissue of their greatest hits compilation, May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001–2013. The group unveiled the reissue… Read more »
It is with deep sorrow that we report the sudden passing of Bill Crook, the former bassist of the Spiritbox and the pop-punk act Living With Lions. His death was announced approximately seven hours ago via musician Kai Turmann’s Instagram, in which Turmann shared a heartfelt message of disbelief with fans. Turmann’s statement reads, “Hi everyone. I have some absolutely devastating news to share. I’m so profoundly sad to say that our friend Bill Crook has passed away. He was a friend to so many, and a dear friend to me since we were children. Bill was, and is, loved… Read more »
System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian may have just performed a stellar 27-song-long set at Sick New World, but he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Today, the artist released a thrilling new solo track, “A.F. Day,” via Gibson Records. “This is a song I wrote in the early days of System Of A Down that I never released,” Tankian says. “The majority of the instrumentation and vocals are recordings from that time. Dystopian in mood, the song is a reflection of the angst and anti-authoritarian attitude I had to conformity.” The new brutally honest track is just a taste of… Read more »
As Bad Suns bask in the infinite joy emanating from their new EP, the six-track collection is more than meets the eye. In the creative universe of Christo Bowman, the visionary force of the group alongside Gavin Bennett (bass) and Miles Morris (drums), the group paints an ocean of emotions across each song, musing in on sorrow, pain, and joy. Ultimately, the amalgamation of the tracks on Infinite Joy reflects a picture of immense personal growth and resilience. In idobi Radio’s exclusive interview with Bowman, the vocalist/guitarist hones in on the influences that fueled the writing and recording of Infinite… Read more »
Dying Wish have continued their destructive ascent to the top with the announcement of their new album ‘Symptoms Of Survival’.
Australian heavy hitters Polaris have announced the passing of their guitarist, Ryan Siew, in a lengthy and heartfelt tribute to their fallen brother on social media. In their emotional statement shared across the band’s social media platforms, the unit announced that Siew passed away on Monday, June 19, at the young age of 26. This heart-wrenching announcement arrives just a week after Polaris revealed their decision to withdraw from the remaining dates of their European Summer tour. “It is with shattered hearts & the deepest sorrow that we tell you our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away on… Read more »
Amber Bain‘s brainchild, The Japanese House, has unveiled the shimmering and captivating single “Sunshine Baby,” featuring guest vocals from The 1975‘s Matty Healy. The track previews The Japanese House‘s forthcoming full-length album, titled In The End It Always Does, scheduled for release on June 30 through Dirty Hit. Accompanying the release is an enchanting live video directed by Sheila Johansson. “Sunshine Baby” immerses listeners in a hazy, dream-like soundscape, adorned with lush instrumentation and expertly crafted synths. Bain’s ethereal vocals glide effortlessly across the music, intertwining seamlessly with Healy‘s wistful vocal performance. Together, they create a cascade of mesmerizing melodies… Read more »
Marking her eagerly-awaited return and her first release in six months, Bishop Briggs has launched her empowering new single, “Baggage.” The track will be featured on a new collection of music titled, When Everything Went Dark which will arrive on June 23 via Arista Records. At its core, Briggs‘ “Baggage” is a stirring exploration of embracing life’s messiness and facing it head-on with a sense of empowerment. Through lyrics such as the track’s chorus, “I’m broken, bruised and damaged/Gave up on feeling balanced/But dammit, that’s my baggage/My heavy, heavy baggage,” the song encourages listeners to recognize the complexities of emotional… Read more »
Boundaries have shared a bold and brutal piece of classic 00’s metalcore brilliance in the form of “Armageddon”.
Tragedy shook the metal community this past Friday evening when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL collapsed during a show. At the time, the venue was hosting Morbid Angel, Revocation, Crypta, and Skeletal Remains for the “United States Tour of Terror.” While the featured acts were between sets, a tornado ripped through the area and consequently, the venue. Following the disaster, more than 40 concert-goers were left injured and one victim tragically passed away. Since these events, a GoFundMe page has been organized to help cover the funeral costs for the deceased victim, Fred Livingston Jr. Read… Read more »
