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Cartel Performs New, Unreleased Music Ahead of idobi Warped Radio

On the latest episode of idobi Warped Radio, Will Pugh of Cartel reflects on the band’s journey revisiting their landmark debut, Chroma, as they re-recorded the album in full to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Pugh dives into the emotional and creative process behind bringing Chroma into the present, sharing, “We wanted to bring it all together and kind of tie all of those ends and make it something we can use to unite all of the fans and do the thing again. As well as a sort of launching pad for next year and the years after with new music… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Drops “Black Heart” Music Video With Ekoh

Ahead of their nearly sold-out run throughout the UK and Europe, Sydney, Australia’s Melrose Avenue shared their new track, “Black Heart,” featuring hip-hop artist Ekoh. Previously, the rising punk/metal act and recent Hopeless Records signees released singles “Body Bag” and “Reflections.” Vocalist Vlado Saric shares of the track, “I was once in a situationship with someone who seemed really awesome, but as things unraveled, so did she. ‘Black Heart’ is a song about seeing someone for who they really are.” Check out the genre-defying track and official music video below. “Black Heart” Lyrics: Gave up tonight‘Cause I am so sick… Read more »

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The Academy Is… Seems To Be Teasing A Forthcoming Tour

If you’ve missed the musical stylings of The Academy Is…, it seems like you’re about to be in for a real treat. On July 31, the official The Academy Is… Instagram account as well as vocalist William Beckett dropped a video in the style of AOL that reads, “I WISH I COULD SEE THE ACADEMY IS…on TOUR IN 2025…” The caption reads, “So Listen Up…” and also features the hashtag #almosthere20. Yep, believe it or not, TAI’s debut album Almost Here came out two decades ago on February 8, 2005, via Fueled By Ramen. So, if you blasted “Almost Here”… Read more »

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DE’WAYNE Launches ‘june’ & Shares iDKHOW Collab

DE’WAYNE‘s album june is officially here and he also dropped the official visualizer for “forever” featuring I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME. Boasting singles such as “highway robbery,” “june,” “sundays,” and “biological,” the new album sees DE’WAYE at his best, sexiest, and truest form of artistry. Of the new collab, DE’WAYNE notes, “There was one thing missing from this album — a song everyone could break into a dance to, I wanted the breakdown to feel BIG. To get inspired, I put on Bowie on repeat; this is truly my first attempt at a song like this. I made… Read more »

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Thousands Of Fans Line Streets For Ozzy Osbourne Funeral Procession

On Wednesday, July 30, thousands of Ozzy Osbourne fans gathered in his hometown of Birmingham, England, to witness the funeral procession for the music icon, who passed on July 22. The public showing of the casket in a clear-windowed hearse preceded a private ceremony for close friends and family members. As the hearse rode through the streets decked out in purple flowers reading “OZZY,” fans tossed flowers at the car and also chanted “Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy.” Additionally, a small marching band paved the way for the hearse, performing Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath hits such as “Iron Man.” The hearse… Read more »

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The Starting Line Unleashes New Single “Circulate”

The Starting Line has officially released the second single from their forthcoming album titled “Circulate.” Arriving with an accompanying music video, premiered via Rolling Stone, the track is already being dubbed the “song of the emo summer.” Watch the video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings, the album marks a major new chapter for the group. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. “If you are reading this… Read more »

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The Starting Line Tease New Single Dropping Tonight

Despite teasing fans with two unreleased songs in 2023 and 2024, The Starting Line officially broke their silence in June with the arrival of “Sense Of Humor,” their first new material since 2015’s Anyways EP. Now, as fans anticipate the 11-track collection, the band is teasing a new, currently unnamed track that is set to drop tonight at midnight. Watch the teaser video below. With the “Sense Of Humor” drop came the announcement of Eternal Youth, their first full-length album in 18 years since 2007’s Direction. Set for independent release on September 26 via their newly launched imprint, Lineage Recordings,… Read more »

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The Dirty Nil Rock ‘n’ Roll Is Fueled By A High School Blood Contract

On July 25, The Dirty Nil, aka dynamic duo vocalist/guitarist Luke Bentham and drummer Kyle Fisher, brought their trademark blistering rock and roll on The Lash. And this time, the two went back to basics in a simple studio set-up with local audio engineer Vince Solivari just down the street in their hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Beyond this stripped-back approach, Fisher and Bentham sought out to make a record that made them feel “stoked,” and ignite feelings that returned them to day one. So, between their straight-forward attitudes and even a trip to Rome, The Dirty Nil arrived with 10… Read more »

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Watch The All-American Rejects Cover Ozzy Osbourne At Warped Tour Long Beach

The All-American Rejects showed up and showed out at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on July 27. The “Dirty Little Secret” artists were introduced to the stage by surprise guest Skeet Ulrich (in character as Ed Sullivan). Playing hits such as “Swing, Swing” all the way to “Sweat,” the quartet also took a moment to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and play an acoustic cover of “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” Frontman Tyson Ritter says, “The world lost a legend this week, man, Ozzy fucking Osbourne. The Prince Of Darkness. Informed a lot of these bands on this stage, pretty… Read more »

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Travis Barker Joins The Paradox For Surprise Vans Warped Tour Appearance

This past Vans Warped Tour weekend was jam-packed with thrilling bands, rad skateboarders (including the Tony Hawk), and surprise guests. In fact, The Paradox, who just released their new single “Bender” featuring Travis Barker, invited up the blink-182 drummer to their set. And yes—it was simply iconic. The quartet, who jokingly call themselves “Black-182,” had Barker onstage to help them cover blink-182’s “The Rock Show,” and we all fell in love. Then, the group played their latest high-octane, party-inducing track “Bender.” Frankly, it’s impossible not to dance to this group, especially when watching their rager of a music video. Check… Read more »