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Why Is Joker: Folie à Deux A $200 Million Disaster?

This is not a joke! One week after Joker: Folie à Deux shimmies into the box office, audiences are asking, “What the hell happened?” Is this highly anticipated sequel the victim of directorial injustice? Are jaded, unimaginative audiences becoming harder to please? Or is something more sinister to blame? The original Joker (2019), on a $65 million budget, became the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history. Earning over $1 billion worldwide and solidifying Joaquin Phoenix’s character as the most beloved since Heath Ledger’s in The Dark Knight. With the bar set that high, what could possibly go wrong with a sequel?… Read more »

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As It Is Unleash 7 Unheard B-Sides From The ‘okay.’ Album Era

Following the release of the first five tracks from their forthcoming compilation album A Decade Uneventful: B-Sides & Rarities (2012 – 2022), As It Is has rolled out the next seven tracks. The new, unheard B-sides released today include “Patchwork Love Acoustic,” “No Way Out Acoustic,” “Babylon Ben,” “May We Go Down As Lovers,” “Just Another Family,” “Okay (Demo),” and Still Remembering (Demo). The band shares on X (formerly Twitter), “GOOD MORNING WORLD. WE HAVE COME TO RUIN YOUR DAY WITH THESE SONGS” While fans are clamoring over the seven new releases across social media (“oh so it’s SAD sad,… Read more »

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Can’t Swim Says The “Worst Ain’t Over Yet”

Recruiting Microwave vocalist Nathan Hardy, Can’t Swim has released their latest offering, “Worst Ain’t Over Yet.” “‘Worst Ain’t Over Yet’ is a song I’ve had written for over a year now,” frontman Christopher LoPorto explains. “Every few months I would revisit it and change a few words around and pick it apart. We got in the studio with Jon Markson to record the final version. He really opened our eyes on what the song should sound like sonically and highlighted the strengths of the tune in a really cool way. Other than being one of our best friends, Jon really… Read more »

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15 Essential Spooky Rock Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

Halloween season is upon us! One of the most festive ways to get in the spirit is with a playlist that embodies the haunts, chills, thrills, and spooks that await us in October. Here are 15 essential spooky rock songs to get your Halloween playlist started. Misfits — “Scream!” The Misfits have been unprecedented pioneers of the horror punk genre since the 1970s with their immaculate blend of horror-themed lyrics, imagery, and wardrobe. Any of their songs can be considered vital for your Halloween playlist. This just happens to be a top track and personal favorite. AFI — “Halloween” In… Read more »

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Blind Channel Announces Forthcoming Hiatus In Recent Statement

Following the release of their dark cover of Backstreet Boys‘ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” Blind Channel announced in a statement on October 7 that they will be taking a hiatus. They share, “During the last four years we have experienced more than we could’ve ever dreamed of. After two full-length studio albums and 300 shows all over the world it’s time to blow the candle before it burns from both ends. We’ve decided to go on a break after the end of 2024, not sure for how long, but it’s time to take a step back from the spotlight to ponder what… Read more »

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Paleface Swiss Announces Support For North American Tour

Switzerland metalcore outfit Paleface Swiss continue their domination of the heavy music scene by adding vets Stick To Yours Gun and Nasty as support for their 2025 North American tour.

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12 Alternative Songs That Released This Week

Life comes at you fast, and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »

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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Announces Forthcoming Hiatus

On October 4, UK-based punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes shared with fans near and far that they’re taking a hiatus. Most recently, the duo released their January 2024 LP Dark Rainbow. Though, a deluxe 22-track version of the record is arriving on October 11. You can pre-save it here. On social media, Frank Carter and Dean Richardson shared a joint statement. It reads, “9 years, 5 Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you. It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a… Read more »

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Mark Hoppus & Fender Team Up For Limited-Edition Bass

Whether you’re a major blink-182 fan, a rising bass guitar player, or a little bit of both, the new Fender Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass might just be the next best thing to add to your home music studio. On October 3, Fender announced their dazzling collab with none other than the “I Miss You” singer. Coming in two colorways, you can score a bass in 3-Color Sunburt or Sea Foam Green for $1,399.99. These basses are practically identical to the one Hoppus dons onstage. Read more: Jack Black Announced As Presenter For Ozzy Osbourne Rock Hall Induction Hoppus… Read more »

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A Day To Remember Share Details of New Music

As A Day To Remember prepares to make their monumental return to the When We Were Young stage later this month, vocalist Jeremy McKinnon spoke with Kerrang in the UK to chat about the group’s forthcoming Slam Dunk performance next year, future music, and more. “As usual, we’re just constantly writing,” McKinnon shares. “So we’re just trying to get something together that we think is good enough to be a new record. And once we do that, it’ll be all guns blazing. I know people are ready for us to do that because they’re telling us all the time. It’s… Read more »