Longtime bassist Piggy D. announced that he’s officially parted ways with Rob Zombie and co. In the wake of his absence, the original member of the lineup, Rob “Blasko” Nicholson, rejoins the outfit. Blasko left in 2006, with Piggy D. replacing him, when he linked up with Ozzy Osbourne’s ensemble. Nicholson will continue with Osbourne and Zombie. “After 18 years, I am thrilled to announce that Blasko has returned,” Zombie wrote on his Instagram. “The four-string Zombie monster is back. Get ready for a crazy summer of mayhem.” The recent departure of Piggy D. came as a surprise to fans.… Read more »
Hardcore’s growing popularity in the mainstream is evident. With Knocked Loose going viral, the genre has introduced a new avenue for some artists to explore. Que: The Neighbourhood’s vocalist Jesse Rutherford and his new band, Valley Girl. The new group has released a four-song demo on YouTube simply titled “Demo” that runs a little over 10 minutes. The songs sound similar to a ramped-up version of bands such as Turnstile that add indie spice to the mix with a sharpened edge to round out the finished piece. Some of the tracks run longer than the shorter, traditional songs we know… Read more »
After teasing their new single with cryptic videos of Poppy, Bad Omens and the Zig artist have officially debuted their collaborative track “V.A.N” onstage at Columbiahalle in Berlin, Germany on January 27. Many TikTok users caught the live debut. However, in a special Cologne, Germany Veeps stream, fans from across the globe got to witness the Bad Omens show on January 28. “This place feels familiar, but I feel different. Can you hear me? How long have you been here? Have you been watching me this entire time? That’s weird,” a pre-recorded Poppy says throughout visuals of her and a… Read more »
Alkaline Trio finally released their highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs today via Rise Records. Featuring singles, “Versions Of You,” “Bad Time,” and the LP’s title track, the record highlights the punk ensemble’s return from a six-year break. Plus, this new era welcomes Atom Willard into the fold. On top of releasing the 11-track record, Alkaline Trio have also shared a new black and white, marionette-themed video for “Break.” “When we break down/When we fall apart/You’ll be there smiling ear to ear and splashing around in my blood/Screaming goddamnit, I cannot get enough,” Matt Skiba earnestly sings in… Read more »
Bad Omens has officially unleashed their latest masterpiece, the explosive collaborative single “V.A.N,” featuring Sumerian Records labelmate Poppy. The metalcore outfit first began teasing this collaboration this past weekend, Sunday, January 21, after the group scrubbed their Instagram channel clean. Following this bold move, they shared a cryptic snippet of Poppy cradling a white rabbit. This gripping visual immediately exuded an Alice In Wonderland-esque scenario of following the white rabbit. “V.A.N,” exemplified in the track through Poppy’s breathy whispers of the chant-worthy hook ” Violence Against Nature,” acts as a preview of Bad Omens‘ upcoming album, the CONCRETE FOREVER project,… Read more »
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Bad Omens seems to be dropping hints about a new era to come. After wiping everything off of their Instagram, they posted a short clip to their social media accounts. In it, Poppy appears holding a white rabbit. Other visuals in the video include a butterfly slowly flapping its wings in a glass case, the aforementioned white rabbit sitting in a glass cage, and dripping black paint. The concluding visual is “V.A.N” written in black paint. Poppy cryptically says, “This place feels familiar, but I feel different. Can you hear me? How long have you been here? Have you been… Read more »
After delivering mesmerizing performances of their hit tracks, “DEADZONE” and their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which garnered the nu-metal act a sixth-place placement at the competition, Blind Channel is back…alright! This time, they’ve brought all of the gooey boy-band goodness to life at the idobi Radio Studios with their cover of the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” The six-piece—comprised of duo vocalists Joel Hokka and Niko Moilanen, guitarist Joonas Porko, bassist Olli Matela, drummer Tommi Lalli, and percussionist Aleksi Kaunisvesi—clad in all black, brings a playful albeit dark essence to the 1997 pop sensation. While the whole… Read more »
Recently, the Finnish nu-metal six-piece Blind Channel stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to grace our space with several stripped-back performances, including their August 2023 single “DEADZONE.” Additionally, the group stripped back their 2021 Eurovision Song Contest track, “Dark Side,” which earned them the sixth place of the competition. The ensemble—consisting of founding members Joel Hokka (vocals), Niko Moilanen (vocals), Joonas Porko (guitarist), Olli Matela (bassist), and Tommi Lalli (drummer)—welcomed Aleksi Kaunisvesi (percussionist) in 2020. In a seamless display, the group effortlessly unravels the heavily layered track, all the while preserving its grandeur essence, bursting with thunderous production. It’s clear… Read more »
Following the release of one of their latest tracks, the August 2023 single “DEADZONE,” Finnish nu-metal group Blind Channel stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in Los Angeles. The six-piece—comprised of Joel Hokka (vocals), Niko Moilanen (vocals), Joonas Porko (guitarist), Olli Matela (bassist), Tommi Lalli (drummer), and Aleksi Kaunisvesi (percussionist)—skillfully deconstructs the track to expose its bare bones. In contrast to the original’s larger-than-life format and sound, the group seamlessly peels back the layers of the track, allowing the rawness and vulnerability of the single to take center stage. Exchanging the intricate instrumentation, heavy beats, and expansive production for the… Read more »
