Warped Tour is officially back, and alongside all of the amazing artist announcements (see below), the brand is reviving something else iconic: Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands. This contest is dedicated to helping unsigned bands connect with new fans and also offers them the chance to win $100,00 of prizes and the chance to perform on the mainstage of the three summer Warped Tour dares. This includes high-end guitar, drum, and bass gear, keyboard equipment, $1,000 of Vans gift cards (for each performer), the chance at a record deal, and more. Previous winners of the contest include some iconic… Read more »
This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Chris Harms who you may know as vocalist of Lord Of The Lost, to talk all about his debut solo album 1980, temporal causality and vocals that make everything sound dark + much more in this interview! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify
With the long-awaited official return of the Vans Warped Tour just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly speculate about who will take the stage for the festival’s monumental 30th anniversary. Marking its first shows since 2019, Warped Tour 2025 will once again break from its traditional cross-country trek, instead hosting three massive weekend events across the U.S. This year’s stops include Washington, D.C., at the RFK Campus festival grounds on June 14-15; Long Beach, CA, at Shoreline Waterfront on July 26-27; and Orlando, FL at Camping World Stadium Campus on November 15-16. With the… Read more »
Horror nerds, we are so back. On January 23, the Oscars announced their 2025 nominations. The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2. Of course, they will honor the likes of nominees including Dune: Part Two, Conclave, and The Substance. Yes, that’s correct. Coralie Fargeat’s original body horror film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley received not one, not two, but five whole nominations. The Substance is nominated for Best Picture, Lead Actress, Director, Original Screenplay, and Makeup and Hairstyling. This marks the eighth horror movie to be nominated for Best Picture. Previously, Deliverance, The Exorcist,… Read more »
Anna Shoemaker is so back, baby! Marking her first new music of the new year, Shoemaker has dropped the mesmerizing “Back Again.” The track is the sixth single to arrive from her forthcoming sophomore record, Someone Should Stop Her, which is slated to drop on February 21, 2025, via +1 Records. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “‘Back Again’ is about wanting to get back together and do things the right way,” Shoemaker shares. “I love the ending where I just repeat over and over ‘we’re gonna get it right, we’re gonna get it right, we’re gonna get… Read more »
Ahead of their new 14-track album, The Father Of Make Believe, slated to arrive on March 14, 2025, via Virgin Music Group, Coheed And Cambria has dropped the hypnotic, twinkling guitar-driven new single, “Someone Who Can,” along with an accompanying music video. Frontman Claudio Sanchez shares, “When you’re growing up, you’re perpetually trying to understand the world that’s changing around you. Over time, it’s comforting to reach the conclusion that you’ll never truly have things figured out.” Watch the official video for “Someone Who Can” below. Additionally, the group has announced a full summer tour run with Taking Back Sunday… Read more »
2024 brought wave after wave of creative brilliance that continuously pushed the bounds of what we’ve seen, heard, and experienced before in media. From albums that soundtracked the year to music videos that felt like miniature films unfolding in front of our eyes, the last 12 months delivered fresh and exhilarating new releases that refuse to be ignored. And while you’ve seen us countdown all of the music we’ve loved and gushed over this year, there is a definitive THE best of the year. As the year winds down (peace the fuck out 2024), we’ve compiled a list celebrating the… 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 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!
With the holiday season upon us, Netflix holiday releases are in full swing! If you’ve checked out the latest seasonal films (Hot Frosty comes to mind), you’ve probably noticed their shift into sappy Hallmark meet-cute plots. There’s plenty of new content to be merry about and help us celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Here’s everything coming and going from Netflix in December 2024. Everything coming to Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28 Dec. 29-31 Everything leaving Netflix in December 2024. Dec. 1-7 Dec. 8-14 Dec. 15-21 Dec. 22-28
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 »