As plans heat up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their self-titled album, Slipknot has announced the “Here Comes The Pain” North American tour, kicking off this summer. Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture will join Slipknot on the first leg of the tour, which begins on August 6. Knocked Loose will again join the group on the second leg with Vended, which kicks off on September 7. General public tickets for the “Here Comes The Pain” will be available this Friday, May 3, at 10 AM local time. Check out their full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour… Read more »
Sleeping With Sirens has announced that their debut album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, is getting the vinyl re-issue treatment. The iconic LP will drop on May 10 via Rise Records ahead of the act’s upcoming fall tour. The 2010 release gave fans the timeless emo single, “If I’m James Dean, Then You’re Audrey Hepburn,” igniting the band to scene legend status. “The album that started it all!” Frontman Kellin Quinn excitedly explains how he feels about the re-pressing. “The vinyl looks so sick. Stoked to be re-releasing our very first album!” Pre-orders are live on their… Read more »
Coffin Crew the latest devotion ceremony is officially in session as The Funeral Portrait taps The Used’s frontman, Bert McCracken, on their brand-new release, “You’re So Ugly When You Cry.” The hymn is a sultry display of devotion that draws from the band and McCracken’s shared flair for the dramatics. Cue a signature maniacal laugh courtesy of McCracken. Of the theme of “You’re So Ugly When You Cry,” frontman Lee Jennings explains, “It’s not about healing or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and… Read more »
British duo Bob Vylan is making their way to the U.S. and Canada this fall to share their new record. On April 5, the two released their widely acclaimed album Humble As The Sun featuring tracks “Makes Me Violent” and “Hunger Games.” The route kicks off on September 24 at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right and concludes on October 15 at Los Angeles’ The Roxy Theatre. Additionally, you can catch the band at Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival. Recently, the duo shared their album’s successes on social media, which includes ranking No. 1 on the Hip-Hop and R&B Albums Chart.… Read more »
Korn is preparing to have a MASSIVE year! Following the announcement of their summer run overseas earlier this year, the nu-metal behemoths have announced a 26-show stint across the States, which includes their stop at Louder Than Life Fest in Louisville, KY. Across the U.S., Korn will be joined by Spiritbox and Gojira as support. Presale tickets are available through Citi here and will conclude on Thursday, March 28, at 10 PM local time before general tickets go on sale at 10 AM local time on Friday, March 29, here. You can check out their full touring schedule, including their… Read more »
Let’s raise our glasses and toast to Let’s Cheers To This, the 2011 sophomore album that marked a turning point for Sleeping With Sirens! The band is set to embark on a celebratory tour where they will perform the album in its entirety, accompanied by special guests Holding Absence as support. “This is the record that really changed everything for this band,” vocalist Kellin Quinn shares ahead of the tour. “Couldn’t be more excited to explore these songs again and relive the memories! #letscheerstothis” Holding Absence added on their social platforms, “We’re incredibly excited to announce our return to North… Read more »
Oxymorrons are heading out on tour this spring, both as thrilling direct support and also as head-banging headliners. Additionally, the New York-based band has myriad festival appearances on their docket for summer 2024. The quartet is opening for Swedish heavy metal act Avatar on their Great Metal Circus Tour beginning on May 8 in Indianapolis and concluding on May 16 in Reading, PA. Then, Oxymorrons will commence their own headlining tour on May 19 in Kansas City with support from Post Profit. Of course, you can catch the Melanin Punk artist at major music fests including Download Festival, XTREMEFEST, Louder… Read more »
Winona Fighter doesn’t care what you think in their new single, “I’m In The Market To Please No One.” Along with the release, the act announced that they’ve signed to Rise Records ahead of their upcoming South By Southwest (SXSW) showcases and upcoming spring tour. Additionally, they’ve released a music video for the track, which illuminates their punk attitude while adding another layer to the meaning of the song. The video opens with frontwoman Chloe Kinnon in a therapy session, looking distraught and confused. In the song, she explains her distress and eventually gets up from the couch and starts… Read more »
In the ever-evolving landscape of alternative music in 2023, Mike’s Dead stands out as a rising force, blending genre, shattering boundaries, and creating a distinct sonic experience across his new EP, REBIRTH. While the collection takes on a life of its own through a heavy-laden sound collage, Mike’s Dead shares the 2023 albums that influenced him this year. The past year has undeniably marked a milestone for Mike’s Dead. From sharing stages with the horror-metal behemoths Ice Nine Kills to gearing up for two exclusive EP release parties on December 15 and 16, presented by Louder Than Life and Sonic Temple,… Read more »
Pierce The Veil’s latest record, The Jaws Of Life, was one of the most anticipated records of 2023. Marking the end of the band’s 7-year hiatus and their first release since 2016’s Misadventures, the album is full of dynamic twists and turns that leave fans craving more. Pierce The Veil is back with a new music video for the album’s closing track, “12 Fractures,” featuring chloe moriondo. Showcasing the delicate vocal stylings of up-and-comer chloe moriondo, the video follows her and PTV’s frontman Vic Fuentes on a slow-motion walk through crowded city streets. Resembling a montage pulled from a romantic… Read more »
