Louder Than Life 2026 is coming back to Louisville this September 17-20, and the entire fest lineup is a metal and alternative fan’s dream-come-true. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Iron Maiden, Pantera, and Megadeth are set to headline various stages on Thursday, September 17. My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, and A Day to Remember are set to… Read more »
This past weekend, Louder Than Life delivered plenty of surprises for fans, both exciting and unfortunate. The three-day event ended on an incredibly high note when Spiritbox teamed up with Poppy for a special live performance of the Canadian metal group’s latest single, “Soft Spine,” during the festival’s final day. Additionally, Spiritbox was joined by Sam Carter of Architects during the band’s performance of “Yellowjacket” and Tatiana Shmayluk of Jinjer for “Circle With Me.” Check out the Spiritbox’s full Louder Than Life setlist below. Spiritbox Louder Than Life Setlist: Spiritbox is currently on tour through the end of October before… Read more »
Believe it or not…Taking Back Sunday‘s iconic record, Louder Now, is turning 20 years old. And to celebrate two decades of beloved emo tunes, the group is releasing a special anniversary edition of the LP on October 16 via Craft Recordings. The LP features fan faves such as “MakeDamnSure” and “Liar (It Takes One To Know One)” as well as two B-sides, “Brooklyn (If You See Something, Say Something” and “Sleep” on an exclusive 7″. Adam Lazzara says, “Our record Louder Now represents a huge milestone for me, and to know it has made an impact on so many other… Read more »
As anticipation builds for their eagerly-awaited third album, RUCKUS!, to arrive on August 18, Movements continues to bewitch fans with their latest offering, “Tightrope.” The band has been steadily building excitement with the release of three singles, including “Fail You,” “Killing Time,” and “Lead Pipe,” leading up to the album drop. “Tightrope” takes listeners on a soul-stirring, nearly five-minute journey through its melancholic pop ballad structure, drawing inspiration from icons such as Justin Bieber. The song kicks off with a hauntingly pensive arrangement that sets a somber tone, reminiscent of introspective pop melodies. As the track unfolds, Movements‘ lead vocalist,… Read more »
They might be from a pretty chilly part of the world, but Vancouver-based band Hedley are bringing the message we’ve all been waiting for: summer is coming.
On Episode 22 of The Undiscovered Sound, Nick Reese from Joyous Wolf calls in to talk about performances at Sonic Boom, Rock Allegiance, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock festivals, including hang outs with Corey Taylor (Stone Sour / Slipknot) and Jesse Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal) as well as the new record coming out next year! Music from around the world is also featured!
Ahead of their tour dates with Guns N’ Roses, The Barbarians of California have unleashed their new track and music video for “REALLY REALLY RAD.” Frontman Aaron Bruno, also of AWOLNATION fame, said, “‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ was really fun to make. ‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ has really fun dynamics. ‘REALLY REALLY RAD’ is really good.” The track is set to appear on their forthcoming sophomore record MEGATONS, due out on August 21. The band’s Eric Stenman says, “Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this… Read more »
Ahead of her dazzling fall tour, Scene Queen has just revealed her new collaboration with Left To Suffer, “Metalicious.” The face-melting offering also serves as the title track to the artist’s upcoming EP, due out on September 11, via Hopeless Records. Scene Queen says that the song “is what happens if a Tumblr indie sleaze club song was written in metal font. The song takes you through girls’ night at a metal show. The band is heavy, the drinks are flowing, and the girls are whipping their purses in the moshpit.” She adds, that the EP “was as fun to… Read more »
Sleep Theory has released another thrilling cover to round our their (E)motional (S)upport (C)are (P)ackage EP. This time, they’re making it a cool summer with their reimagined version of Taylor Swift‘s “Cruel Summer” from her Lover era. The EP also features covers of NSYNC‘s “Bye Bye Bye” and Paramore‘s “My Heart.” Check out the metal-laced pop banger below and get ready to listen to this poolside all summer long. In July, you can catch Sleep Theory at Inkcarceration, Warped Tour, Louder Than Life, and more major fests. Then, this fall, they’ll head to Europe and the UK for a tour… Read more »
Boundaries‘ new album, Yearning: the unbeautiful after, is set to arrive in your music libraries on July 17 via Sumerian Records. But first, the metalcore quintet revealed the official video for their single, “May this pain never leave.” Frontman Matthew McDougal shares, “The premise of the song is laid out very plainly and intentionally. It exists as an extension of the Colin Parkes quote: ‘The pain of grief is just as much a part of life as the joy of love; it is, perhaps, the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.’” And grief has been a big part… Read more »
