Photos: Deftones in Raleigh
idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Deftones show in Raleigh, NC at Redhat Amphitheater.
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idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Deftones show in Raleigh, NC at Redhat Amphitheater.
Darrin talks with old friend Chino Moreno from legendary band The Deftones.
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »
June is officially here, and it’s not just the perfect time to indulge in summer treats (hello, Ben & Jerry’s) and get your music festival tans…or burns…on, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Gemini and Cancer babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Tonight Alive‘s Jenna McDougall to Twenty One Pilots‘ own Josh Dun, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Jenna McDougall — June 1 Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive and Hevenshe… Read more »
Twenty One Pilots showed up and showed out at the 52nd American Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 25. The duo, Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph, performed their viral hit “Drag Path,” originally released as a bonus track on Breach: Digital Remains. Excitingly, the band also took home their own award for Best Rock/Alternative Artist. Check out the full performance and the list of winners below. Artist of the Year Bad BunnyBruno MarsWINNER: BTSHarry StylesJustin BieberKendrick LamarLady GagaMorgan WallenSabrina CarpenterTaylor Swift New Artist of the Year Alex WarrenElla LangleyWINNER: KATSEYELeon ThomasOlivia Deansombr Album… Read more »
Florida’s premier Nu Emocore act, GILT, has just announced their forthcoming new record, I Saw Myself In The Black Screen, due out June 26, via Smartpunk Records. After releasing “Seattle Day 2” in March, the group has revealed another taste of the LP with “How Do You Kill An Angel, Barry?” Vocalist and guitarist Tyler Fieldhouse says, “Taking its name from cult-classic film Dogma, where protagonist Bethany doesn’t realize she’s talking to the fallen angel she was sent to stop from destroying God, ‘Barry’ is a song of rebellion, about biting the hand that feeds.” Fieldhouse adds, “Is God jealous… Read more »
The 2026 Grammy nominations were just revealed, and the alternative, metal, and rock categories are full of some amazing picks. From Spiritbox‘s performance of “Soft Spine” and “Emergence” by Sleep Token to YUNGBLUD‘s Idols and Turnstile‘s Never Enough, we can’t wait to see who takes home the win. Plus, the nominations stream featured a cameo appearance from Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne, who presented these categories in honor of the late, great Ozzy Osbourne. Check out the full list of rock and metal nominees below. Best Rock Album: private music — DeftonesI Quit — HAIMFrom Zero — Linkin ParkNever Enough… Read more »
Halloween is the time to put on your favorite spooky tracks or just play all the songs you love year-round for your normie friends. Of course, myriad instrumental songs are instantly recognizable and iconic, such as in the case of A24’s Talk To Me’s “Le Monde” by Richard Carter, taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. Additionally, Michael Abels’ thrilling compositions brought Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope to life with rousing instrumentals, including “Pas de Deux” and “Preparing The Trap.” Of course, who could forget the goat, the OG, “The Master Of Horror,” himself, John Carpenter? The “Prince of… Read more »
2025 has turned out to be a historic year for the emo faithful. Fans were treated to a live performance of an unreleased My Chemical Romance track, “War Beneath The Rain,” for the first time—a track frontman Gerard Way dedicated to the band’s late collaborator and producer Doug McKean. Now, Way has followed it up with brand-new music through his side project, The Mock-Ups, dropping the McKean-produced single “I Wanna Know Your Name.” The Mock-Ups sees Way stepping into a new role on vocals and bass, joined by familiar names from The Interrupters: Aimee Allen is featured on backing vocals,… Read more »
Everyone…stay calm! My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way seems to be gearing up to release a new music project: The Mock-Ups. On September 12, Instagram account @gauzyrecords, a boutique record label in Los Angeles and Arizona, revealed Way as the vocalist and bassist for the forthcoming project in a caption. And that’s not all…The Mock-Ups also feature The Interrupters‘ Aimee Allen on backing vocals and Jesse Bivona on drums. Additionally, The Interrupters’ Kevin Bivona worked on keys and production for The Mock-Ups. Plus, Michael Schulz, Head of Signature Artists at Fender, is on guitar. What a lineup! Notably, the post… Read more »
