Following the release of his latest offerings “SABOTAGE//” and “YOU NEEDED A HIT//,” KennyHoopla and longtime collaborator, Travis Barker, have partnered up once again for a 3-track capsule project release titled, BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT//. Across the release, KennyHoopla‘s edgy, genre-blending sound and Barker‘s powerhouse drumming skills culminate in an explosive climax. Standout single “MARRY KILL F*CK//” epitomizes KennyHoopla’s raw energy and infectious punk-rock spirit while calling back to a handful of pop-punk references including one to Barker’s bandmate Tom DeLonge through the line, “And everyone is recommending me their therapist/They believe in God/Don’t believe in aliens.” Read more:… Read more »
KennyHoopla has made his triumphant return with his latest single, “YOU NEEDED A HIT//.” The track, accompanied by a captivating music video, showcases the Cleveland-born artist’s undeniable talent and distinctive sound further solidifying his position as an artist to watch. “YOU NEEDED A HIT//” stands as a formidable and introspective anthem with KennyHoopla expertly weaves together a mesmerizing tapestry of alternative rock, pop, and punk influences, showcasing his distinctive sound in all its glory. From the very first notes, the song seizes your attention with its irresistible hooks and spellbinding guitar riffs. The genius of the track lies not only… Read more »
Draven Bennington, the 21-year-old son of the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, has released his debut single, “F_w_Me,” under the moniker RVRND and announced his premier EP, which is set to arrive in August. Bennington shares on social media that “F_w_Me” will be featured on MTV’s ‘Family Legacy’ television series through Paramount+. The series captures musicians’ lives “through the lens of their kids,” featuring exclusive footage and interviews with their children, according to IMBd. Bennington further says, “Getting to see all the vaulted videos of my dad was amazing! It was so nice to get to share what I’m… Read more »
Following their stint alongside The Amity Affliction this May, Omerta will head out on the road with nu-gaze unit Moodring and death metal act Gates To Hell. Omerta’s summer tour will kick off on June 9 in Chicago, IL, and run through June 24 where the group will wrap up in their hometown, Houston, TX. Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, April 21 at 10 AM ET. Read more: Wednesday13 Celebrates 21 Years of “Murderdolls” With Announcement Of US Tour Earlier this month, Omerta released their latest single “Antiamorous” featuring experimental rap artist, JOHNNASCUS. If their fast-paced… Read more »
While Vera Farmiga may be known for being a horror icon on the silver screen in ‘The Conjuring’ film franchise and ‘Bates Motel’ TV series, she also has a deep-rooted passion and connection to the music industry. Farmiga’s husband, Renn Hawkey, rose to prominence as the synthesizer player of the nu-metal group Deadsy in the mid-90s. The group worked alongside several major players within the genre including a feature with KORN’s Jonathan Davis on the track “The Key to Gramercy Park” as well as Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst directing the music video for the same single. Read more: Looks Like… Read more »
BLACKGOLD are bringing nu-metal crashing into the modern day in the most chaotic and creative ways. You’re going to love them.
Get ready to circle pit, bang your head, and sing along until your lungs give out to the new EP from Scowl, Psychic Dance Routine.
More than 10 years after the iconic Bamboozle festival packed away their gear for the last time in 2012, we now have day-to-day lineup details for their 2023 event (cue our uncontrollable excitement)! In January, Bamboozle announced their lineup via an old-school, faux Myspace page. Rather than leaning into the nostalgic emo era Myspace was famous for, the lineup includes a plethora of genres and performances. The festival will be resurrected on May 5-7 at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ, and will allow you to purchase single-day tickets. You can buy tickets for all three days and single-day passes… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Four Year Strong, PVRIS, Said the Sky x The Maine, and more.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about System of a Down.
