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idobi Howl Premiere: The Body Politic – Egressor

We’re extremely excited to bring you an idobi Howl premiere in the form of The Body Politic’s brand new EP, Egressor. To be officially released on September 16th, you can stream out the six-song EP below. The amazing technical talent of The Body Politic is obvious in all six tracks, but the band’s ability to showcase skill while creating a collection of truly cohesive songs is what really stands out. These songs have some serious power. Egressor is an impressive display of proficiency on both melodic and heavy fronts. Fans of Periphery, Protest The Hero, or even any metalcore or… Read more »

News

Tour announcement – Merchnow Presents: Not Your American Idols Tour

This fall, Aussie metalcore band Capture the Crown will co-headline the Merchnow Presents: Not Your American Idols Tour with For All Those Sleeping! The tour launches October 1st in Buffalo, NY and winds through the U.S. and Canada before wrapping November 3rd in Pittsburgh. It also features Ice Nine Kills, Palisades, Myka Relocate and Youth in Revolt. The tour is supported by idobi Howl and Substream Magazine. 10/01 – Buffalo, NY – Waiting Room 10/02 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks 10/03 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar 10/04 – Lemoyne, PA – Championship 10/05 – New York, NY –… Read more »

Editorial

idobi Writers Rock AP Awards Voting

You know when Oscars season hits and suddenly itâ€™s the only thing anyone can talk about? Thatâ€™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 Clevelandâ€™s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, weâ€™ve all been picking our favorites and placing our betsâ€”which is exactly what this show is all about.

Editorial

(Un)covered: Sleepwalking

How do you transform a tantalizing metalcore song into an eerie lullaby without losing an ounce of the emotion or the intensity? If weâ€™re talking â€œSleepwalkingâ€ by the scene-dominating British band Bring Me The Horizon, the only way is to have This Wild Life cover it.

Editorial

Vice/Versus: Bands For Sale?

“Sellout” has always been the dirty word of the music world â€” far worse than anythings with four letters. But does it still hold the same weight it used to?

News

From the Music Director: Howl’s ReverbNation Picks

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 wouldnâ€™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.

Editorial

Shut Up And Listen: idobi Howl’s Bands To Watch

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.

News

Hopeless announces new signings SycAmour and coldrain

Hopeless Records have announced the signing of two new bands, Michigan’s SycAmour and Japan’s coldrain.

Interviews

Interview: Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red

Metalcore legends August Burns Red are truly a force to be reckoned with. Their latest release, Rescue & Restore, pushed the bandâ€™s boundaries to whole new level to create an essential part of any metal fanâ€™s catalogue. idobi writer Alex Rudisill spoke with vocalist Jake Luhrs on how the band progressed while writing their latest masterpiece.

Editorial

Ten Artists To Check Out At South By So What?! 2014

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.