You know when Oscars season hits and suddenly it’s the only thing anyone can talk about? That’s how we feel about the first Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards – Fueled by Monster Energy Drink. With less than two weeks left until the awards show makes its July 21st debut, at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we’ve all been picking our favorites and placing our bets—which is exactly what this show is all about.
How do you transform a tantalizing metalcore song into an eerie lullaby without losing an ounce of the emotion or the intensity? If we’re talking “Sleepwalking†by the scene-dominating British band Bring Me The Horizon, the only way is to have This Wild Life cover it.
“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?
Long before we conceptualized idobi Howl, idobi Radio was known for breaking new talent before anyone else, giving young artists a chance when the mainstream wouldn’t give them a fair look. When we created idobi Howl, we decided to share that philosophy and give talented young hardcore/metal artists a bigger platform.
For a special edition of this week’s Tuesday Ten, our sister station idobi Howl brings you the top ten heavy acts to keep your eyes on.
Hopeless Records have announced the signing of two new bands, Michigan’s SycAmour and Japan’s coldrain.
Metalcore legends August Burns Red are truly a force to be reckoned with. Their latest release, Rescue & Restore, pushed the band’s boundaries to whole new level to create an essential part of any metal fan’s catalogue. idobi writer Alex Rudisill spoke with vocalist Jake Luhrs on how the band progressed while writing their latest masterpiece.
There are tons of amazing bands playing this year who you don’t need to be told to check out, but to make sure you also find some of the lesser-known gems on the lineup, here are ten up-and-coming artists we think your SBSW experience wouldn’t be complete without in this week’s Tuesday Ten.
Razor & Tie have signed Queens, NY metalcore act Sylar. The band will release their debut full length, To Whom It May Concern, on the label in the Spring. You can listen to the new song “Mirrors” off the upcoming album below. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzVWGZvadg0
With their fourth full-length, Of Mice & Men have affirmed that they aren’t just another name in the constantly growing roster of great metal bands – they’re the kings of the genre.
