While it does boast one of the most impressive festival lineups of the year, Riot Fest isn’t just about the music — it’s also home to the most punk rock carnival around. And as we prepare ourselves for the wild ride of this year’s fest, we asked ourselves a question that few have dared to ask before: what if the artists playing this year’s Riot Fest were carnival attractions?
“Sellout” has always been the dirty word of the music world — far worse than anythings with four letters. But does it still hold the same weight it used to?
In this week’s Tuesday Ten, we talk about some of our favorite sonically unmistakable bands and what sets them apart in 2014’s flooded musical climate.
Having recently wrapped up a tour with Every Time I Die and letlive, Pittsburgh’s Code Orange Kids are returning to the studio to record one of 2014’s most anticipated albums. idobi Howl writer Alex Rudisill spoke with the band’s drummer/vocalist Jami Morgan about where the hardcore group is heading next.
Metallic hardcore vets Ringworm will release Hammer Of The Witch through Relapse Records on March 18th.The band worked on the record with Ben Schigel (Chimaira, Walls of Jericho) handling production duties at Spider Studios in Cleveland, OH. You can stream the title track below and pre-order the album here. The band will also head out on tour with support from Death Before Dishonor and Relentless, dates for which can be see below. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqnlFcELKrU
Female-fronted power metal quintet Huntress recently wrapped up a tour with metal titans Testament, Killswitch Engage, and Lamb of God, who they’ll be heading to Europe with in the new year. Frontwoman Jill Janus plays hardball and is certainly one of the boys. Classically trained and positively wicked, Janus sat down for some girltalk with idobi writer Alex Rudisill at one of their final dates with such a legendary lineup.
idobi writer Catherine Yi caught up with Echosmith at the end of their latest tour opening up for Tonight Alive to reflect on coming up young, signing with a major label, meeting new fans, and more.
idobi Howl is proud to be sponsoring the first annual SACRIFEST taking place October 19th-20th at Catch 22 in Allentown, PA. The festival, put on by INSRGNT[arts], will showcase established and up and coming acts in metal and hardcore. Bands playing include The Banner, Shai Hulud, Vanna, Alpha & Omega, Betrayal, and more. Tickets can be bought here and more info can be found on their Facebook page. Check out the lineup below! DAY 1 Saturday, October 19th: The Banner(NJ) Shai Hulud (FL) Swamps(MA) Octaves (MD) Steel Nation (PA) Old Wounds (NJ) Outer Heaven (PA) Ghost X Ship… Read more »
Disillusion is one of the most versatile records of 2013. O’Brother blend a multitude of genres and experiment with creative instrumentals and arrangements to artfully execute their self-defining sophomore record.
With Feel, Sleeping With Sirens achieve every band’s goal: releasing a new album that offers something fresh while still retaining the sound their fans fell in love with. Whether your preference is angst-driven metal or poignant pop, this album is sure to leave you feeling something.
