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 »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Defences Vocalist Cherry Duesbury to talk about their new record Shadowlight + get to talking about a bunch of awesome new music both metal and non-metal! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
According to a report coming directly from TMZ, Bob Bryar, the former drummer of My Chemical Romance, has passed away at the age of 44. Bryar was the group’s longest-standing drummer and served with MCR from 2004 to 2010. He performed on The Black Parade, The Black Parade Is Dead!, and Conventional Weapons while receiving songwriting credits on Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Born on December 31, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, Bryar initially trained as a jazz drummer and studied at a performing arts high school. Before joining My Chemical Romance, he worked as a sound… Read more »
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 end NovembHAIR with a bang as they deep dive into Poison Dollys’ 1984 debut album, Poison Dollys! 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!
Fall Out Boy has been a cornerstone of the music industry, specifically in emo and pop-punk, for what feels like a lifetime, consistently evolving while leaving a lasting impact on fans. From the moment Andy Hurley’s anthemic drums and hi-hats kicked off their breakout single “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” the Chicago band cemented themselves as a cultural phenomenon. With eight full-length albums to their name, each marking a distinct chapter in their journey, Fall Out Boy has built a discography that’s as visually striking as it is sonically diverse. Their album artwork is more than just packaging—it’s a snapshot… Read more »
On November 25, Chicago got an honorary new street: Steve Albini Way. In May, the iconic producer passed at 61 years old. At the corner of Belmont and Rockwell, where his studio Electrical Audio sits, the official street sign was unveiled in front of a crowd with a speech from Kim Deal of The Breeders and Pixies. Check out Deal’s speech about Albini at the reveal of Steve Albini Way below. More on Steve Albini: An iconic figure in the alternative music industry, serving as a musician, producer, audio engineer, and founder/owner of Electrical Audio recording studio in Chicago, IL, Albini was… Read more »
