This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, it’s an interview from the DNA Vaults as Shawn is joined by Vocalist of KNIFE Vince Nihil to talk about their 2023 album Heaven Into Dust, The Misfits return,the greatness of The Ramones, discovering The Scorpions as a kid plus much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
Do you hear that? Wedding bells are ringing as summer fast approaches. Now, weddings are great for catching up with long-distance friends and family, enjoying cake (or a donut wall), and getting down on the dance floor with a White Claw in hand. However, if you’re not all about the classic Bruno Mars and Journey songs that plague wedding DJ speakers, you’re in luck. idobi Radio rounded up the 16 best alternative wedding songs that are perfect for everything from your walk down the aisle to your first dance track, and even to your cake-cutting song. Just because your grandparents… Read more »
Marking their first new material since 2023’s collaborative effort “Red Light Kisser” alongside Your Broken Hero and their cover of “Part Of Your World” for Disney’s pop-punk compilation album, A Whole New Sound, New Found Glory has unleashed their punchy new single, “100%.” Alongside the new release, the pop-punk vets have announced their signing to Pure Noise Records. “No matter what, life is gonna hit you with unexpected tough times,” the band shares of the release. “It’s unavoidable. Sometimes we are lucky to prepare for them and other times they come out of nowhere. In those moments we can choose… Read more »
After releasing singles “Spit,” Laughing Without Smiling,” “The Gallows,” and their LP title track, Cleveland punk-rockers Heart Attack Man are ready to reveal their fourth LP, Joyride The Pale Horse on April 25. This marks the trio’s second independent release, preceded by 2017’s The Manson Family, 2019’s Fake Blood, and 2023’s Freak Of Nature. In their most realized album to date, Heart Attack Man has found their stride and their voice. Touching on the nuances of death, aka “The Pale Horse,” lead vocalist Eric Egan, guitarist Ty Sickels, and drummer Adam Paduch eloquently wander through life’s highs, lows, anxieties, and… Read more »
Green Day played their Coachella Weekend 2 headlining set on April 19, and they had many surprises for the day. To intro their set, Punk Bunny, aka their coffee brand mascot, ran across the stage. Then, the pink head popped off to reveal Flavor Flav. The rapper and US women’s water polo team financial supporter (and super fan), of course, shared his iconic “Yeahhhhh boy!” to get the crowd hyped for Green Day. On Instagram, Flavor Flav shared, “Hoppy Easter from The Punk Bunny and Greenday and Flavor Flav,,, WOOWWWW,!! This was wild,!! Thankx to Tre and Mike and Billie… Read more »
It’s only a matter of time before My Chemical Romance—the band that rewrote the DNA of emo for an entire generation clad in black suits and red ties—gets the Hollywood treatment. At least we freaking hope so! With the success of the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody and the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, we can’t help but imagine what an MCR movie would look like: the eyeliner, the concept albums, the trauma, the triumph. Or perhaps, a post-apocalyptic afterlife centered around The Black Parade, with The Patient as the lead character and the band themselves driving the story forward through musical performances.… Read more »
After releasing Hotel Bleu in 2023, Broadside has reemerged with their first new music of the year and signed to Thriller Records. Today, they shared their label debut “I Think They Know,” and it is a certified banger. With soaring pop vocals and heavy riffs, Broadside’s new era is truly dazzling. Their lyrics effortlessly touch on themes of paranoia, “This is a nightmare/Everyonе’s staring I swear/I think they know.” Per The Honey POP, lead singer Oliver Baxxter says, “This song is about feeling out of place, even in familiar settings. Imposter syndrome takes over and consumes the over-thinker.” Check out… Read more »
Following the release of 2024’s I Want To Disappear, The Story So Far just announced a massive North American tour with special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth. The tour kicks off on September 9 at St. Paul’s Myth Live and wraps up on October 11 at Santa Ana’s Observatory Festival Grounds. Read more: KennyHoopla is Looking Toward the “NORTHERN LIGHTS//” on New Single Currently, you can register for pre-sale tickets on The Story So Far’s official website. All general tickets go live on April 25 starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full route… Read more »
If you’re a scene kid, there’s no way you didn’t have a Paramore phase… or perhaps you’re still in it. (No judgment because same here.) From the band’s initial LP release All We Know Is Falling in 2005 to their most recent This Is Why album, the Hayley Williams-fronted group has transcended genre, infusing each song with relatable lyrics that have stood the test of time. Not to mention, Williams has become an idol for many young women who love the rock genre or are currently in the primarily male-dominated music space. With that being said, here is the best… Read more »
Ah, Coachella. If you’re not there, you’re probably seeing videos of Lady Gaga‘s thrilling and five-star-reviewed headlining set, as well as clips of Yo Gabba Gabba! (Yes, they were invited to play and the crowd loved it.) Of course, while the festival featured pop stars such as Charli xcx, LISA, Post Malone, and more, they also had a range of rock, hardcore, and punk acts who brought the house down. ICYMI, here are the best alternative performances from Coachella 2025. Green Day Headliner Green Day was the official headliner of Coachella’s Saturday nights, and of course, they brought the heat… Read more »
