Believe it or not…and we can’t comprehend it…Halsey‘s Badlands turns 10 years old today. Released on August 28, 2015, their debut record—a concept album about a dystopian society—boasts hit singles such as “Ghost,” “New Americana,” “Colors,” and more. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Halsey didn’t just drop music videos for “Gasoline,” she also announced Back To Badlands anniversary tour dates. So, it’s time to dye your hair blue or get a wig! Their Instagram post reads, “One countdown has ended and a new one begins. Visit Badlands before it visits you…” The tour is beginning soon, and officially kicks off… Read more »
TX2 and DeathbyRomy just joined forces on a brand new track, “Feed.” The sultry metal track is just what your playlist calls for this spooky season. Preceded by singles “Infamous,” “MAD,” and “HOSTAGE (they will not erase us),” and “Hollow Frame,” “Feed” is a heavy track for all the romantics out there. TX2 shares, “This song is about how love can be all-consuming, and also a pivotal portion of our concept album. If you want the real story… watch the music video.” So, set your alarms for Friday, August 29, at 2 PM ET for the video’s premiere. Check out the new… Read more »
Wanna feel old? Fall Out Boy‘s From Under The Cork Tree turned 20 years old on May 3, 2005. Now, the band is ready to celebrate two decades of the LP with a 20th anniversary edition. Today, the quartet also officially shared their cover of Gorilla Biscuits‘ “Start Today,” finally. Per their social media, the anniversary edition features b-sides, alt mixes, remixes, BBC sessions, and beyond. Plus, their bundles will arrive with a letter from Pete Wentz, a “Dance, Dance” prom photo frame, a “Sixteen Candles…” inspired comic book cover, and tour memorabilia. Fall Out Boy adds, “This record changed… Read more »
This past weekend, Australian trap-metal artist Kim Dracula lived out every traveling act’s worst nightmare: a tour bus catching on fire. Fortunately, Kim Dracula and their entire crew made it out of the vehicle before it fully went up in flames. Unfortunately, the riders lost most of their possessions and concert necessities—forcing them to forgo a handful of stops on their support run with Ice Nine Kills. The artist shared on Instagram, “At 6 AM this morning, our bus caught fire while we were sleeping. I was in the back behind a locked door and was woken up by my… Read more »
Waterparks offered exciting sets at this past weekend’s Reading and Leeds in the UK, and they even debuted their new song, “If Lyrics Were Confidential.” And lead singer Awsten Knight kicked off the new track, preceded by their BMG debut “Red Guitar,” with punchy and blunt lyrics. “I hate 50% of our fans/And the other half understands/And to the ones who don’t/Go cry and choke on both of my middle finger ringed up hands,” he sings. Knight even shares a verse about his mom saying, “Don’t forget my mom wakes up and reads half the crazy bullshit on her feed/She’s… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is gives you a double dose of DNA as he’s speaking with Romana (Guitarist) and Jay (Bassist) of Burning Witches along with Johnny Hedlund (Bassist/Vocalist) of Unleashed all about each of their new albums, their headspace going into recording, some of their early influences plus much more! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
This week on Add To Library, Hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour talk about an awesome Metalcore record from 2019 as they dive deep into Wristmeetrazor’s Misery Never Forgets! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Tomorrow, August 23, officially marks 20 years of Jack’s Mannequin‘s Everything In Transit. Yep—two decades of “Holiday From Real,” “Dark Blue,” and more hits have come and gone. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Andrew McMahon revealed the Everything In Transit: Strings Attached EP. The EP sees orchestral renditions of beloved tracks “Holiday From Real,” “Bruised,” “Dark Blue,” “I’m Ready,” and “The Mixed Tape.” Each string sound offers a deeper, more raw feel to the timeless alternative tunes. Notably, the album’s 20th anniversary also coincides with 20 years of his life-saving stem cell transplant to cure his Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).… Read more »
At long last, The Pretty Reckless is back to ignite your soul with more fiery rock ‘n’ roll. The Taylor Momsen-fronted project launched “For I Am Death,” the first taste of their new era. That’s right, The Pretty Reckless has even more in store in the near future. This marks their first release since 2022’s Other Worlds. Momsen shared, “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide what it means to them. The interpretation of the song might align with my own, or it might come from the heart of… Read more »
Ahead of the release of Pink Moon, Silverstein is back with a dynamic collab featuring Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope, “Autopilot.” The track is preceded by “Negative Space” as well as “Drain The Blood” featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker. Silverstein did not hold back on cool guests for this record, due out on September 12, via UNFD. Silverstein frontman Shane Told notes, “‘Autopilot’ feels modern and vintage at the same time. Musically I think it could fit on Discovering The Waterfront, but the vocals push it forward into new territory. Cassadee was the perfect voice alongside mine for it, with her understanding of… Read more »
