Following the release of singles “Hell Is Empty,” “Paralyzed” and more, Memphis May Fire have returned with “The Other Side,” a new track from their forthcoming album Shapeshifter, due out March 28 on Rise Records. Frontman Matty Mullins notes, “‘The Other Side’ is about resilience in the face of despair. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt trapped in their own pain, unsure if they’ll ever break through. But there’s always something beyond the darkness, another side to the pain, a breakthrough waiting to happen.” He continues, “This song is a reminder that even in our lowest moments, we’re not alone, and the light… Read more »
Following the release of singles “Infection,” “Paralyzed,” and more, Memphis May Fire has returned with “Shapeshifter”—the title track for their newly announced forthcoming album, due out March 28 via Rise Records. Lead vocalist Matty Mullins notes, “‘Shapeshifter’ reflects the struggle of wrestling with identities and the need to confront the masks we wear. This track, and the entire album, is about exposing those parts of ourselves we often keep hidden.” He adds, “It’s a journey through the layers of deception, self-reflection, and the struggle to find what’s genuine in a world full of pretense. We wanted ‘Shapeshifter’ to embody that feeling of losing and finding yourself, over… Read more »
Columbus’ Sonic Temple Festival is gearing up for its 2025 event, which is taking place on May 8-11 at the Historic Crew Stadium. And this fest has a killer lineup, of course. Headliners for the four-day fest include Korn (Thursday), Metallica (Friday & Sunday), and Linkin Park (Saturday). And there are many reasons to celebrate rock and metal in 2025. Three Days Grace will perform with OG vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR will officially turn 40 years old, Trivium will play a 20-year anniversary set of Ascendancy, and much more. In fact, Gontier shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only… Read more »
After announcing their forthcoming third studio album, The Crucible Of Life, earlier this week, The Home Team have launched a double feature music video for their new singles “Roommates” and “Overtime.” “‘Roommates’ and ‘Overtime’ are two sides of the same coin,” vocalist Brian Butcher shares. “I’m not super into astrology, but I do admit that I identify pretty heavily with the descriptions of my sign of Gemini in that I flip flop between two sides of myself. These songs are a conversation between those two sides. ‘Roommates’ is from the perspective of a driven, organized and motivated side of me,… Read more »
The Home Team has issued their irresistibly catchy new single, “Hell,” along with an exhilarating animated music video. The latest track from the four-piece exudes their trademark prowess, charisma, and tenacity, consistent with their previous releases, “Brag” and “Loud.” “‘Hell’ is a big ‘ol’ whopping leap into songwriting territory that we’re very familiar with, but in a completely new package,” vocalist Brian Butcher explains of the band’s new release. “This is one of those songs that we didn’t really set out to make but just came together in a great way. We had plenty of ‘Aha!’ moments during the process,… Read more »
Set It Off has announced their 2024 The Deathless Tour with Crown The Empire, DeathbyRomy, and Caskets as support. The trio and co. will embark on a 32-date run across the U.S. this spring. Of the tour announcement, vocalist Cody Carson shared in the band’s comments, “CANT WAIT TO PLAY THESE NEW SONGS LIVE!!! These songs were MEANT for tour!!!” Along with this announcement, the group has been teasing a new single on their Instagram titled “Parasite.” To get fans excited for what’s next for the rock group, a Reel with a snippet of their upcoming song was posted yesterday… Read more »
The absolute legendary rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins revealed a brand new music video for their recent track “Spellbinding” today. The song comes from their newest trilogy album ATUM, that dropped in May of this year. The Smashing Pumpkins explore a fantasy universe filled with space themes and bizarre imagery within the video. It visually feels extremely in line with something you would have seen on MTV in the mid to late nineties. Director, Kevin Kerslake shares on the visual: “We adopted a virtual production model for the Spellbinding video, creating it entirely in the gaming engine; unreal, with digital… Read more »
blessthefall has made a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus, and their comeback track, “Wake The Dead,” is an explosive testament to their enduring power. To celebrate their resurgence, the band has also announced an exciting summer headline tour, with an impressive lineup of supporting acts including Caskets, Kingdom Of Giants, and Dragged Under. Check out the group’s new single “Wake The Dead” below. “To all the fans…we’ve seen you and heard you over the last five years,” vocalist Beau Bokan shares. “We’re back and this one’s for you. ‘Wake the Dead’ has all the elements that define our band.… Read more »
Mike’s Dead is stepping into a new chapter of his musical journey, and it looks like it’s going to be his most exciting yet. The solo artist has revealed that he has inked a deal with Hopeless Records, a move that promises to take his artistry to new heights. As well he has issued his latest single, “Puppets.” The politically charged and unapologetic anthem “Puppets” is a bold statement from the artist, as he delves into the themes of control and manipulation that can come with prescription drug use. With its dark and moody production and haunting melody, the song… Read more »
On the heels of their forthcoming album, ABEYANCE, which is set to drop on June 16 via Resist Records, the Australian five-piece alt. have returned with their brutally crushing new single, “APEP.” The new track, which follows their previously released singles “WRAITH,” “THE GREAT DEPRESSION,” and “A.D.D,” also features Void Of Vision’s frontman Jack Bergin. “APEP”’s explosive opening sequence, featuring a conquering guitar riff and powerful percussion, effortlessly creates a sense of controlled chaos emanating from the group. The new single is also accompanied by a gritty, cinematic music video further cementing the urgency and anarchy of the release. You… Read more »
