Papa Roach and country star Carrie Underwood have officially dropped their new collab. The two artists reimagined “Leave a Light On (Talk Away The Dark),” originally from Papa Roach’s 2022 record Ego Trip. While the song touches on themes of reaching out, it also serves as an awareness campaign for suicide prevention. All song royalties will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. “Suicide is a topic that hides in the shadows. Together, we can talk away the dark,” the opening of the video says. Read more: I See Stars Unleash Heavy-Hitting New Single “SPLIT” “We were humbled… Read more »
Armor For Sleep is making a grand return to the scene with their first new music since 2022’s The Rain Museum. “In Another Dream,” out via Equal Vision Records, is an upbeat pop-punk track infused with somber, relatable lyrics about loss and grief. On their Instagram, lead vocalist Ben Jorgensen shared what the song means to him. “This song was a tough one for me to write (Ben speaking here) as it’s about me dealing with losing something very special in my life,” he says. “Maybe one day I will be able to fully explain where this song came from, but… Read more »
Mike’s Dead is back with a sexy, haunting new single and accompanying music video for, “Bestrafe Mich (Punish Me)” via Hopeless Records. This marks the first single of the month, preceded by the March 14-released track “WAR.” “Bestrafe Mich (Punish Me)” is a sonic mixture of thrilling industrial works with a hint of goth rock. It also features some exceptionally kinky lyrics. “I want your nails under my skin/Father said repent for all my sins/I want to feel it all so just make me scream/Wrap your whips and chains all over me,” the artist sings. Additionally, he perfectly dives into… Read more »
Bad Omens have FINALLY given fans what they’ve been waiting for! The band’s 26-track full-length album, CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST], is scheduled to arrive via Sumerian Records on May 31. Their forthcoming album, teased by their recent collaboration with Poppy on “V.A.N,” promises a plethora of captivating collaborations, including ERRA, WARGASM, and Bob Vylan, among others. Listeners will also be treated to eight electrifying live performances featured on the release. For fans trying to decipher [The OST], Sumerian founder/CEO Ash Avildsen clarified in a comment on the band’s Instagram announcement, “OST stands for OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK. Concrete Jungle is the band’s… Read more »
Elder emos rejoice! Hawthorne Heights frontman JT Woodruff has announced the 20 Years Of Tears Tour. The Ohio natives will bring along Saosin, Thursday, Anberlin, Armor For Sleep, and Emery for support across various dates. Plus, fans can see I See Stars, Cartel, This Wild Life, Stick To Your Guns, and more perform on select dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 19, at 10 AM local time, with pre-sales starting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17. The tour is a celebration of the Myspace generation and the impact these scene staples have had, and continue to have, in the alternative… Read more »
For metal and heavy rock fans of the Midwest, today is a big announcement day. Sonic Temple Festival 2024 officially shared their lineup for their upcoming event. Taking place May 16-19, festival-goers can see a major fest at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. Of course, the headliners are worth the travel and ticket price alone. Disturbed will headline on Thursday, The Original Misfits take the stage on Friday, Pantera will perform on Saturday, and Slipknot will close out the entire fest on Sunday night. Beyond the fabulous headliners, Sonic Temple is expanding by adding a fourth stage to accommodate 40… Read more »
Bad Omens have taken another step towards superstardom by cementing their first ever certified track “Just Pretend”.
Ahead of their fall headline tour later this year, Bad Omens have issued a disorienting and heart-wrenching video for their 2022 single “Just Pretend.” Pulled from the band’s third studio album The Death of Peace of Mind, “Just Pretend” is a deeply emotional track that showcases the band’s signature culmination of heavy rock and melodic elements. Since its release last year, “Just Pretend” has skyrocketed amongst the group’s extensive discography, becoming one of their most streamed singles to date. The track is built upon a foundation of tight instrumentation, thunderous guitar work, and pounding percussion. The standout of the track… Read more »
SLANDER have recruited blackbear and Oli Sykes for their new slow-burning thriller, an ode to the love that you wish you could erase.
Riot Fest, one of the most eagerly-awaited music festivals of the year, has just announced its mind-blowing 3-day lineup for 2023. This year’s headliners are none other than the legendary Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service/Death Cab For Cutie, Queens Of The Stone Age, Turnstile, and The Mars Volta. But the excitement doesn’t end there. Riot Fest has managed to assemble an incredible array of talent to round out the lineup. Head Automatica, Tegan and Sara, 100 gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Say Anything, AFI, and many other fan favorites will grace the stage. The full list of artists promises… Read more »