Welsh rockers Holding Absence took to social media on October 28 to share that they will be parting ways with drummer Ashley Green. The band says, “Today, it is with a heavy heart that we must announce that Holding Absence and Ashley Green will be parting ways for the foreseeable future. Importantly, there is no drama or bad blood between us and Ashley. He has been the beating heart of our band for 8 years now, and his soul will always be deeply embedded in this band and its music.” Read more: Holding Absence & RedHook Join Forces On “Dr.… Read more »
By now, it is common knowledge that rock music and horror movies have enjoyed a long-term symbiotic relationship. The rough edges and grizzly gore in the horror genre benefit from the visceral, emotive breakdowns that heavy music provides. The two genres share overlapping audiences who love to celebrate their union. Throughout the years, we’ve seen an array of iconic movie soundtracks that feature some of rock’s most celebrated musicians. Here are eight undeniable standout soundtracks to add to your watchlist and playlist this Halloween season. The Crow The Crow has become synonymous with gothic style, music, and culture—and for good… Read more »
Amid the massive festivities in Las Vegas, NV, leading up to When We Were Young Fest this past weekend, legendary frontman and newly published author Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 sat down with idobi Radio. The occasion? A 30th Anniversary celebration of Hopeless Records held at the Punk Rock Museum. In their conversation, Whibley delved into his newly released memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, shared reflections on Sum 41’s enduring legacy as the band prepares for its final chapter in January, and discussed the pivotal decision to sign with Hopeless Records. Chatting with Fish of Gone… Read more »
Badflower is back with an all-new track that is a perfect fit for your emo Halloween playlists. The act has unleashed “Haunting You” via Big Machine Records. The song is preceded by their 2024 offerings “Detroit” and “Teacher Has A Gun.” Lead vocalist Josh Katz says of the track, “’Haunting You’ is really about being pushed out of someone’s life abruptly and completely. Like, when someone says, ‘you’re dead to me’ and moves on. It’s impossible to just forget about someone like that.” Read more: Metallica, Linkin Park, More To Headline Sonic Temple Festival 2025 Additionally, he notes, “Their presence… Read more »
Music news can break at lightning speed. With so much happening daily, it’s easy to miss new releases, tour announcements, and everything else. No need to stress, though—we’ve got you covered. Each week, we’re rounding up the freshest tracks, from emerging artists making their mark to the scene’s favorite acts dropping their latest hits. Now, you won’t have any issues keeping your favorite playlists updated. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts, including rosecoloredworld and The Driver Era, a new EP from Mirrorcell, and a must-watch music video from Soccer Mommy. Check it all out below. HotWax —… Read more »
Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival is gearing up for its 2025 event, which is taking place on May 8-11 at the Historic Crew Stadium. And this fest has a killer lineup, of course. Headliners for the four-day fest include Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday & Sunday), and Linkin Park (Saturday). And there are many reasons to celebrate rock and metal in 2025. Three Days Grace will perform with OG vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR will officially turn 40 years old, Trivium will play a 20-year anniversary set of Ascendancy, and much more. In fact, Gontier shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only… Read more »
Los Angeles punk rockers The Linda Lindas have announced a headline tour set for the spring of 2025. The North American tour will feature support from Be Your Own Pet and Pinkshift on select dates. Regarding the tour announcement, the band shared on social media, “WE’RE GOING ON A NORTH AMERICAN WIDE HEADLINE TOUR AND IT’S GONNA BE EPIC!!!!” They continue, “Get your tickets this Friday at 10 AM local time and we’ll see you in March. WE CAN’T WAIT.” Their second full length album, No Obligation, is out now via Epitaph Records. The sophomore outing from the group furthered… Read more »
The Kentucky-based metalcore phenom known as Knocked Loose continues their global domination as they announce a headline tour hitting the UK and Europe in 2025. The tour will be celebrating the release of You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To, and it will be the band’s first time across the pond since the album was released. Along with the announcement, the band shared this on social media, “We are bringing YWGBYST overseas for the first time since its release.” They add, “These are the biggest shows we’ve ever played in these countries. We’ll see you there.” Support for the tour… Read more »
Halloween is around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your costume! Whether you’re going to a party, a concert, or a special spooky event, it is a treat (not a trick) to embrace a new identity for a night and become anyone you dream of. So why not transform yourself into a rockstar?! This Halloween, declare your love for your favorite band with a costume that pays homage to their undeniably unique signature style. Here are five artists with iconic looks and a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it! Ash Costello — New Years Day Ash Costello… Read more »
This week on the Rock The Walls Podcast Edition, Patrick chats with longtime friend of the show and new drummer of It Dies Today, John Runkle! The guys talk about how playing in a Pop Punk/Emo Cover Band helped him become a better all around drummer, officially joining the band a few months back after being longtime friends with the band, touring with them 15 years ago in 2009 at just 17 years old, writing towards new music and so much more! Tune into Rock The Walls live Thursdays on idobi Howl @ 8pmET/5pmPT & Saturdays on idobi Radio @… Read more »
