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Evanescence Ignites Christian Music Controversy

Christian rock band Evanescence is officially no longer a Christian rock band. Following a recent interview in which it used profanity and made clear that it does not want to be known as a Christian act, Evanescence’s albums are being pulled from Christian retailers and its material will be removed from the Christian charts. Provident Music Distribution, the Christian distribution arm of BMG’s Zomba unit, says it will no longer handle the Wind-Up Records act. Don Noes, senior VP of Provident – which had been distributing Evanescence’s debut album, “Fallen” – has issued a letter to its accounts saying Wind-Up… Read more »

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8 Smashing Pumpkins Covers That Still Hit Hard

Few bands have left as deep a scar on the alternative, emo, and pop-punk space as The Smashing Pumpkins have. Through frontman Billy Corgan’s uniquely gruff vocal snarl, melancholic grandeur, and wall-of-distortion, they’ve shaped not only the ‘90s alt-rock space but have embedded their DNA into the next two decades of rock music. Their influence rippled through everything from My Chemical Romance, who have praised them as a major influence, to AFI and The Used. The Paradox x idobi Radio Exclusive T-Shirt Limited edition, printed-on-demand. Designed by Beepus (Beauty School Dropout) with creative direction from The Paradox. A collaboration capturing… Read more »

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10 Artists That Could Headline When We Were Young in 2026

When We Were Young Fest has quickly become the Super Bowl of emo and pop-punk music, celebrating every generation of eyeliner-smeared nostalgia under the Las Vegas sun. With a stacked 2025 lineup featuring blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, and Avril Lavigne set to hit the stage this weekend, all eyes are already on next year. If the festival follows tradition, it’ll return on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026—and the big question is: who could possibly top that next year? Here are 10 artists who could easily take the headlining slot in 2026. Download the free idobi App… Read more »

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Amira Elfeky Says “Hold Onto Me” On Thrilling New Single

Following the release of her March 2025 EP Surrender, Amira Elfeky is back with her new offering, “Hold Onto Me,” via Anemoia Records and Atlantic Records. The artist, who previously performed with Evanescence and is gearing up to support Bring Me The Horizon on select dates, is poised to become a big name in alternative households soon. Elfeky is keeping nu-metal fresh and exciting, and “Hold Onto Me” is no exception. She sings, “So give me all of your emotion/Leave behind what left you broken/I need you to believe/You’re falling fast/I’ll take control/Let every tear become a memory/Hold onto me.”… Read more »

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Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante, & Poppy Drop “End Of You” Video

After teasing their star-studded collaboration in late August, Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy are breaking the internet by officially releasing their song and accompanying music video for “End Of You.” Lee kicks off the song with an earnest, powerful verse and chorus singing, “The end of you is the start of life for me.” Poppy and LaPlante offer their trademark intense screams. Each alternative voice creates an instantly iconic track that generations of metal fans will enjoy. Check out the dazzling collab below. Fans have shared funny memes and reactions to the big crossover in the past few weeks.… Read more »

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When Are Amy Lee, Poppy, And Courtney LaPlante Dropping “End Of You”?

On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. On Thursday, August 28, they shared a snippet of their new collab, “End Of You.” Per the short teaser, it sounds as if Amy Lee sings, “”Cause the end of you is the start of life for me.” The black and white video snippets reveal flashes of all three metal vocalists. While the release date has not been confirmed, we can only hope it’s soon. Currently, rumors are swirling… Read more »

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WTF Are Amy Lee, Poppy, & Courtney LaPlante Teasing Right Now?

On Tuesday, August 26, three metal icons broke the alternative internet. Evanescence‘s Amy Lee, Spiritbox‘s Courtney LaPlante, and Poppy shared a collaborative Instagram post standing in a row. They continued to build anticipation by offering no caption. Naturally, fans lost their damn minds— idobi Radio staff, included. Theories abound on the internet as we await what’s in store. Even if the trio wanted to post a nice photo, we all feel quite blessed…but we assume that something wild is on its way. Currently, rumors are swirling on Twitter/X and Reddit that there’s a forthcoming single produced by Jordan Fish, though… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Set To Headline London’s Wembley Stadium

In a previous teaser video, My Chemical Romance shared that the United Kingdom won one “nuclear winter.” It turns out that many fans were correct in assuming the band would be stopping through on their Long Live The Black Parade Tour. While the band is not touring multiple venues throughout the UK and Europe, My Chemical Romance has announced two massive 2026 shows at London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11. Surely, it’ll be worth the commute to see the album played in its entirety. All tickets are set to go live on Friday, August 15,… Read more »

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Is My Chemical Romance Teasing United Kingdom Tour Dates?

In typical My Chemical Romance fashion, they just released a cryptic video, and this time, it’s satirizing old-school game shows with “Quizzo.” Some fans are taking this as a sign of more Long Live The Black Parade international tour dates to come. The Quizzo show host asks, “Who will be the next lucky country to win the grand prize of one nuclear winter?” One contestant helped reveal, “Congratulations, United Kingdom!” Fans on Reddit are convinced that a UK leg is imminent, and they’re hopeful that there will be a handful of shows around the country. “If this is a UK… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Debuts New Pre-Hiatus Song “War Beneath The Rain”

There’s electricity in the air—and no amount of smudged eyeliner or fingerless gloves can contain it. Emo icons My Chemical Romance just did what we’ve all been worshipping at our altars for. On the first night of their two-night takeover at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, July 26, 2025, the band debuted a never-before-heard song—one that predates their 2013 breakup. This is not a drill, and we are not o-fucking-kay! After performing The Black Parade in full—a spectacle already monumental in its own right—the band unveiled a brand new track titled “War Beneath The Rain.” It marked their first unreleased… Read more »