Following the release of their track “Dr. Frankenstein” with Holding Absence, RedHook is back with their new heavy rock-tinged diss track, “Bomb.com.” Lead vocalist Emmy Mack shares, “Purpose-built for the pit. Nu metal and hardcore influences fuel this rampaging diss track about someone in the music industry who isn’t very nice to female-fronted bands. The lyrics also cheekily reference a Stand Atlantic diss track about the same individual.” On November 22, RedHook is releasing their 11-track LP Mutation to the world. You can pre-order yours here. Mack adds, “‘Mutation’ felt like the perfect name for this record because we wanted… Read more »
Following Chiodos’ triumphant return at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas, NV, this past weekend, a documentary meant to come out over a decade ago has leaked online. The documentary covers Craig Owens and past members’ childhoods, how the band formed, and the rise of the band in the early-mid 2000s. The opening moments of the documentary state. “We all understand that Craig is a huge piece of Chiodos and a huge part of Chiodos.” Craig remains the only original member of the band. This weekend marked the band’s first live performance in nearly 10 years, sparking a… Read more »
While Chiodos have continued to celebrate major milestones—like surpassing 10 million streams on Bone Palace Ballet’s standout track “Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered”—the Craig Owens-led post-hardcore mainstays have finally ended their nearly decade-long hiatus. The band made their highly anticipated live comeback this weekend at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, NV, performing under the Chiodos name for the first time since their hiatus began. Unfortunately, the other founding members of the group were unable to participate in the Chiodos performance. However, joining Owens on this monumental occasion is drummer Nicholas Clemenson, known… Read more »
Life comes at you fast and new music will come at you even quicker. With all that happens every day, it’s easy to lose track of which artist released what, who’s touring, and all the other announcements that happen in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest 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 you love hearing more from. This week, we heard singles from plenty of acts including Millionares and Magnolia Park, two new tracks from… Read more »
Ahead of their back-to-back performances at When We Were Young Fest this weekend in Las Vegas, NV, Underoath has unleashed gripping new single “Survivor’s Guilt” with an accompanying music video. Combining subtle synth elements with the group’s signature explosive post-hardcore sound, the anthemic track feels like a return to form for the group. “I feel this heavy guilt about making it out alive when so many of my friends didn’t,” vocalist Spencer Chamberlain shares. “There have been many times during my recovery when I’ve felt guilty, and that’s a mindfuck in itself, but it’s a real feeling. The opening line… Read more »
Sick New World announces that Metallica and Linkin Park will headline the third iteration of the festival in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025.
Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With everything that pops up every day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are touring, and all the pandemonium that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week, we track the latest 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 an assortment of acts including The Linda Lindas and Scowl,… Read more »
Have you ever wondered where the term “Hardcore” came from? Well that will be answered for you this week on my show as I have Canadian hardcore punk legend Joey Shithead of DOA on my show! We talk about stories from the early hardcore days and a whole lot more. This one is for all the hardcore and punk lovers!
Have you ever met someone who listens to pop but has an unexpected infatuation with heavy metal, too? It’s a plot twist that proves that “range” in music consumption is possible in a world full of gatekeepers and genre boundaries. This range extends beyond music fans. Underneath the guise of mainstream music stardom, some of our favorite pop artists have underground projects to experiment within the depths of metal breakdowns, screams, and unrelenting riffage. True artistry knows no bounds and sometimes even pop artists need a break from their typical musical formulas. Here are three beloved mainstream household names who have… Read more »
Refused continues the 25th anniversary celebration of their seminal record with The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated: a 12-song tribute album. After approaching 12 bands with the request to “rearrange or deconstruct” their songs, today they share the operatic 10-minute epic “Tannhäuser / Derive,” with the help of fellow Swedes, Cult Of Luna.
