Metalcore icons Killswitch Engage have announced a headlining tour spanning North America in the winter and spring of 2025. This is the band’s first North American tour since late 2022. They will be joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For A King and Frozen Soul. “Excited is an understatement for the way that I feel about this tour,” says vocalist Jesse Leach. He adds, “We will be playing a solid amount of new songs, as well as old. That alone makes me very stoked. I feel like the band is firing on all cylinders and the timing for this tour… Read more »
Ohio based quartet, The Plot In You has announced a headlining tour spanning North America in the spring of 2025. The band will be joined by Holding Absence, Boundaries and Acres. Advance tickets are live now, along with VIP and Spotify pre-sales. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10AM local time. For more information, click here. Read more: Holding Absence Announces Split With Drummer Ashley Green The band will be dropping their newest EP Vol. 3 on November 8th via Fearless Records, which you can pre-order here. The band will be supporting this release on… Read more »
In the most important election of our country’s history, the Democratic and Republican Parties are neck and neck in fierce competition for the White House. The name of the game is getting voters to vote like their lives depend on it. And in reality, some lives may very well depend on who supersedes President Biden this winter. In times like this, it’s worth knowing who’s on your side and who you can count on. From Oprah Winfrey to Bill Nye, here’s a list of celebrities who’ve endorsed and contributed to the mission of electing current Vice President Kamala Harris and… Read more »
This week on Metalcore Nerds, Sean is joined by Fabian Angel of Stratejacket to chat about the trailer for Creature Commandos, what they’ve currently been watching and Episodes 3-5 of The Penguin! Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow the Metalcore Nerds Playlist here Support Metalcore Nerds by buying Merch here
Award-winning Swedish rockers Ghost are going to share their haunting operatic production all over the globe beginning in 2025. The artist announced their forthcoming world tour dates for 2025 and it’s definitely going to be a can’t-miss event. The tour kicks off officially on April 15 at Manchester, UK’s AO Arena. After touring various venues in the UK and Europe, Ghost will then make their way to the United States in the summer beginning on July 9 at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena. The dates will conclude on September 24 at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes. Plus, according to the… Read more »
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 »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Anna Brunner of League of Distortion to talk about their new record Galvanize, Linkin Park, and concerts they’ve missed (and would go back to). 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, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys bring you a Halloween Spooktacular Double Feature! Part 1 is Static Age by The Misfits. In Part 2, they discuss Astro-Creep 2000 by White Zombie! 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!
If you were alive when Green Day‘s American Idiot came out, you qualify for a senior discount, as the iconic album is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in a big way with a deluxe edition release. Of the deluxe release, the band shared on their social platforms, “In the summer of 2004, Green Day entered the studio with Rob Cavallo to create American Idiot, uncertain of what the future held. They were audacious, rebellious, and stressed out by the state of the country at the time. American Idiot was crafted as a response to the daily bombardment of media that spreads it far and wide,… Read more »
