It might be BRAT Summer, but it’s time for analysis paralysis Fall. Four Year Strong has officially dropped their eighth studio album and unleashed a music video for track 3, “maybe it’s me.” Maybe it’s me (see what I did there?), but analysis paralysis is quickly climbing the shortlist for album of the year. The album bursts with unfiltered energy offering an amalgamation of sound and bending genre to their will. The group has received a plethora of praise, including from peers such as Real Friends, who wrote, “Congrats my dudes” and A Day To Remember frontman Jeremy McKinnon who… Read more »
Slipknot officially kicked off their 25th Anniversary Here Comes The Pain tour with guests Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture in Noblesville, Indiana on August 6. The iconic metal act is playing an expansive setlist, mostly from their notable 1999 self-titled LP. In fact, the artists closed out the entire show with their eight-minute-long track “Scissors,” which marks the first time playing it live since 2000. According to Setlist.fm, Slipknot also played “No Life” for the first time since 2000, “Only One” for the first time since 2012, and “Me Inside” for the first time since 2015. Check out the full “Scissors” show… Read more »
Following the release of Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, The Plot In You has announced their upcoming EP Vol. 3. The three-song collection is due out on November 8 via Fearless Records. Plus, it’ll be available to order on vinyl. Additionally, the Ohio-native metalcore act dropped their new single and accompanying music video for “Been Here Before.” Read more: Better Lovers Announces Major North American Tour Lead vocalist Landon Tewers shares, “This song was the first Plot tune where I took influence from some pop-punk artists, speaking on relationship themes and the push and pull that comes with being with… Read more »
During their expansive North American tour with Pierce The Veil, blink-182 made a stop in Chicago to headline the Lollapalooza August 4 date. Of course, the trio played the classics such as “All The Small Things” and they even played their unreleased track, “Can’t Go Back.” Additionally, they shared a fun twist on Dude Ranch hit “Dammit” with a fun pop-punk cover of the chorus of Chappell Roan‘s “Pink Pony Club.” Mark Hoppus sang the artist’s lyrics including, “I’m gonna keep on dancin’ at the Pink Pony Club,” before heading back into singing, “I guess this is growing up.” Read… Read more »
Ukrainian prog-metal act JINJER has returned with the surprise release of a new single and music video for “Someone’s Daughter” out now via Napalm Records. The gripping metal track and fiery music video explore the resilience of women spanning generations and the brighter future each is trying to forge. “’Someone’s Daughter‘ is an artistic attempt to cast the light on the inner world of women, who in various scenarios and circumstances, have had to choose a path that was historically made by men,” vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk says. “In a world where women are often underestimated and overlooked, they are still… Read more »
Before the start of Sad Summer Fest this year, Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker of Daisy Grenade stopped by the idobi Radio Studio to chat all about their new single “Hypocrite,” their last year, and what’s coming for them this summer. Over the last year, Daisy Grenade has released several singles, toured with Fall Out Boy, and sang at Madison Square Garden, just to name a few things. Of all the amazing things the duo has accomplished since our last conversation, one standout moment is their performance at Madison Square Garden with Fall Out Boy. Madison Square Garden, being their… Read more »
Per a report published via Exclaim, Sum 41 has unfortunately been forced to cancel several of their upcoming Canadian performances “due to a minor back injury that requires a few weeks of physician ordered recuperation,” according to The Jubliee venue in a statement on their website. The Canadian pop-punkers were scheduled to headline The Jubilee this weekend on August 3. The venue writes, “We regret to inform you that Sum 41 has to cancel their appearance at The Jubilee on Saturday Aug. 3rd and subsequent summer dates, due to a minor back injury that requires a few weeks of physician… Read more »
Travis Barker has come a long way since surviving a plane crash in 2008. The experience left him with a fear of flying that kept him grounded for 13 years. However, in 2021, Barker conquered his fear and boarded a flight to Cabo, Mexico. Now, Barker has partnered with Trophy “to curate a special collection of memorabilia from” blink-182’s recent tour. “This exclusive collection features a variety of items, each carefully archived and authenticated by Trophy.” “Each item noted comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Travis, guaranteeing the authenticity of each piece. These are not just signed items;… Read more »
As Four Year Strong approaches the release of their highly anticipated album, analysis paralysis, on August 9, the Massachusetts mainstays have announced a massive tour to support the release. Following their back-to-back performances at When We Were Young, Four Year Strong will hit the road with Free Throw, One Step Closer, and Death Lens serving as support. Tickets for the group’s forthcoming Fall U.S. tour will officially be on sale this Friday, August 2, at 12 PM local time here. Check out their full touring schedule, including their annual Four Year Strong holiday show in December and their overseas stint… Read more »
Fit For A King has teamed up with The Plot In You’s vocalist Landon Tewers, to deliver the bone-crushing “TECHNIUM.” “‘TECHNIUM’ is about how we have let technology become such an intricate part of our lives because of all its convenience and benefits,” vocalist Ryan Kirby explains. “But now all the negatives are starting to emerge, like depression, anxiety, misinformation, etc, and we are at a point where there really isn’t any going back.” Read more: Arriving with a gorgeously shot, cinematic music video courtesy of Garrett Drake, the pummeling track intensifies with every thunderous drum beat. The sci-fi-inspired video… Read more »
