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 »
Tonight Alive has made their monumental return to the U.S. stage with their first Stateside performance since the final cross-country Warped Tour in 2018. After announcing an indefinite hiatus from international touring on December 18, 2018—which led to the cancellation of their 2019 U.S. tour due to a “demanding” schedule and the need to prioritize their “mental and physical health”—the band played a few select shows in Australia. However, their appearance at When We Were Young marks their first U.S. performance in over six years, signaling a powerful comeback for the beloved Australian group. Ahead of their performance, the Jenna… Read more »
In a moment that has started to gain attention on TikTok, Y2K artist Middle Part posted a now semi-viral video on August 1, 2024, in which they allegedly overheard My Chemical Romance rehearsing their 2004 breakout single “I’m Not Okay (I Promise).” The track appears on the group’s album Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, which celebrated its 20 year anniversary in June. Given the timing and location, it’s not impossible that a fellow musician could have heard My Chemical Romance rehearsing in a Los Angeles studio. The beloved emo-punk legends are set to headline this weekend’s When We Were Young… Read more »
Magnolia Park has launched a breakneck, EDM-fueled new single, “Oblivion Eyes.” The release, which the band has described as a “nu-metal/EDM crossover anthem” and marks the group’s first new music since August 2024, features phonk-rapper Ethan Ross who previously worked with the band on “Do Or Die” and “Animal” on Halloween Mixtape II, and producer/DJ Kayzo. The single kicks off with Joshua Roberts’ visceral, piercing scream, shouting the track title with raw intensity. His soaring yet guttural vocals act as the anchor of the song, while explosive nu-metal drum fills crash through an EDM-infused soundscape. Check out “Oblivion Eyes” below.… Read more »
The amount of formative records hitting their 20th anniversary in recent memory is enough to make your back hurt just thinking about it. Sean Mott of Metalcore Nerds recently spoke with Atreyu guitarist Travis Miguel about celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Curse, the band’s breakout album from 2004. The band is just days away from their sold-out anniversary show in Southern California with Eighteen Visions and Death By Stereo, followed immediately by two consecutive performances at When We Were Young. The weekend will be dedicated to celebrating the album that set the band up for success. The 20th anniversary… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with not one, but two raw, charged singles, “MURDERER” and “NOSEBLEEDS,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “DESERT RAP,” “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Vocalist Jason Butler says, “The lyrics to ‘MURDERER’ draw attention to the thousands of innocent Palestinian people being killed every day. It is a call for support and reaction to the current situation happening there.” In classic Butler fashion, his lyrics pull no punches, detailing state-sanctioned violence. “What you call a savior we call an assailant/His law and his… Read more »
On Tuesday, September 17, musicians from across genres came together for one special fundraising live-streamed music event, Musicians For Kamala. The dazzling lineup featured many rock and alternative mainstays including Living Colour, De’Wayne, Devo, and Evanescence. Evanescence lead vocalist Amy Lee shared, “I’m Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for President Of The United States. There is so much at stake this year from reproductive rights to responsible gun legislation we desperately need, to democracy itself—our right to have a voice in this place. We need an advocate. Someone who will listen to us and… Read more »
FEVER 333 is back with a new single, “DESERT RAP,” from their forthcoming record DARKER WHITE due out on October 4. This 14-track LP includes previously released singles “NEW WEST ORDER,” “HIGHER POWER,” “NO HOSTAGES,” and “$WING.” Lead vocalist Jason Aalon Butler describes, “If you hope to be an instrument for change, you must remember to keep said instrument sharp. Fatigue will find you if you don’t find yourself first. On the micro and macro level, this song serves as a reminder that when trying to do right by the people remember you as a person as well.” Check out “DESERT RAP” below.… Read more »
On August 22, Twitter/X was buzzing with excitement over possible teasers signaling an As It Is return. Earlier in the month, fans noticed that former band vocalist and guitarist Ben Langford-Biss changed his Twitter/X and Instagram bios to include @asitisofficial. On August 30, a new post from Langford-Biss stirred up even more excitement for fans. The musician posted a photo reading “as it is” in black and white. A Twitter/X user asked, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING,” to which Langford-Biss simply answered, “photoshop.” Whether he is teasing or messing around with future logo ideas, this would look very cool on a black shirt. Fans definitely… Read more »
Emerging alternative superstar Letdown. recently stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to chat with Fish on Gone Fishkin. During his interview, he discussed his growth as a live performer, missing the Warped Tour train, his excitement about the idobi Radio Summer School Tour lineup, and hinting at what the rest of the year holds for him. Although the idobi Radio Summer School Tour is far from Letdown.’s first tour, it is definitely a new experience and one where he feels more confident and excited than ever to perform. “I’m beyond excited. The biggest challenge for me with this tour has… Read more »
