This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys revisit one of Shawn’s favourites from 2023, Skálmöld’s sixth studio album Ýdalir! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Joyce Manor fans who attended the bad’s December 5 Hollywood Palladium show had the chance to see a very exciting pop-punk cameo. As Joyce Manor began to play “Heart Tattoo” from Never Hungover Again, blink-182‘s Mark Hoppus appeared to sing and play bass alongside lead singer Barry Johnson. Hoppus took to his Instagram to share, “Played a song with Joyce Manor at the Hollywood Palladium tonight. Love this band and love this venue. Thanks for having me.” Check out the official Hollywood Palladium social media video of the moment below. Joyce Manor is finishing out their December run with Algernon… Read more »
After making a joke that the record release would never happen, Ethel Cain has officially shared details of Preacher’s Daughter‘s upcoming vinyl launch. The iconic debut record originally arrived on May 12, 2022, but will be coming to record stores and will arrive at homes on or around January 17. On Instagram, she shares, “Beloved Daughters of Cain around the world, coming soon to a record store near you… At very long last, the tale of Ethel Cain will be told on vinyl. It’s been a long journey to get here, so I’m beyond excited for you to all hold… Read more »
Following the release of “Limbo” and their “Unholy” cover, Italian metalcore act Stain The Canvas are back with a brand-new single and music video for “Seal My Soul,” via InVogue Records. This track uniquely dives into a deeply personal mental health topic that impacted the band directly. Lorenzo Accattoli, the band’s guitarist and songwriter, shares, “Luckily, I never had to deal with heavy depression so there would be no reason to write a song like this. But when they told me our old friend, KT, took his life, I really felt something inexplicable in my guts, and I spent weeks wondering how he… Read more »
For Boston Manor fans in the United States, Christmas is coming early. The UK-based band is hopping across the pond to America in May 2025. Kicking off on May 1 at Chicago’s Subterranean and wrapping up on May 18 at Nashville’s The End, Boston Manor will bring along SPACED, Farmer’s Wife, and ellis as support. Presale begins on Thursday, December 5 at 12 PM ET and all tickets will go live on Friday, December 6 at 12 PM ET. Sign up for artist presale here. Check out the full list of Boston Manor tour dates below. Tour Dates:
After announcing his video game albums, Waterparks’ Awsten Knight shared new visuals for his instrumental track “THE COMPLEX.” This is preceded by the release of “PORTAL TOWN.” Both tracks will appear on VIDEO GAME MUSIC ALBUMS 1 + 2 with cover art created by Knight, himself. You can grab both albums that are signed for $45, or each album un-signed for $15. Grab your copies here and expect shipping in 3-4 weeks. Check out the new song below. Uniquely, Knight has not uploaded his new instrumental albums to any streaming platforms. The best way to listen is by securing your own physical media bundle… Read more »
Anxious has unveiled their shimmering, raucous new single, “Head & Spine,” offering a tantalizing preview of their upcoming sophomore album, Bambi, set to drop on February 21 via Run For Cover Records. The track follows October’s release of the album’s lead single, “Counting Sheep,” building anticipation for the 11-track collection. Preorder Bambi here. “‘Head & Spine’ is probably one of my favorite songs on the whole record,” vocalist Grady Allen shares. “The whole song came together over months just riff by riff. It felt kind of unclear exactly where the song was going to land. There’s all of these sort… Read more »
On November 29, TMZ broke the news of the passing of My Chemical Romance‘s former drummer Bob Bryar. On December 2, the band shared an official statement on Instagram. The band shared, “It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Bob Bryar, our former bandmate and an important part of the history of My Chemical Romance. We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace.” Bryar was the group’s longest-standing drummer and served with My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010. He performed on The Black Parade, The Black Parade… Read more »
A Pierce The Veil announcement is on its way. The band account wiped all of their previous posts and dropped one video on December 2. Featured in the video are logos from Pierce The Veil‘s studio albums. A rose aligns with A Flair For The Dramatic, a glowing box gives Selfish Machines vibes, and of course, the floating figure in the middle is straight from the Collide With The Sky LP cover. Then, a saw blade appears to represent Misadventures while The Jaws Of Life cover art is clearly represented on the far right of the video. While the band… Read more »
After teasing new music on December 1, Waterparks’ Awsten Knight just dropped a new solo project, a set of video game albums. Yesterday, the singer announced, “Made a new company to release special projects of mine outside the band and brand called AK Art Projects. First two drops are tomorrow,” on Twitter/X. Knight shared that he is releasing “VIDEO GAME MUSIC ALBUMS 1 + 2 (********** SOUNDTRACK),” per a social media post. He didn’t just serve as the writer and producer, Knight also crafted the colorful cover art. Alongside the albums announcement, Knight dropped visuals and audio for the video game… Read more »
