Korn is preparing to have a MASSIVE year! Following the announcement of their summer run overseas earlier this year, the nu-metal behemoths have announced a 26-show stint across the States, which includes their stop at Louder Than Life Fest in Louisville, KY. Across the U.S., Korn will be joined by Spiritbox and Gojira as support. Presale tickets are available through Citi here and will conclude on Thursday, March 28, at 10 PM local time before general tickets go on sale at 10 AM local time on Friday, March 29, here. You can check out their full touring schedule, including their… Read more »
BABYMETAL are back with their new single, “Leave It All Behind.” The track features Thai artists F. Hero and Bodyslam to create an intricately interesting new path sonically for the Japanese trio. Read more: Bayside Needs A “Miracle” On New Single The track is a mix of pop-rock with nu-metal undertones, partnered with signature metal guitars, which generates a unique outcome. It’s a curveball that metal fans might not anticipate, but it highlights the genre’s new versatility through the collaborations. BABYMETAL isn’t new to partnering with other acts, either. Last year they were featured on Lil Uzi Vert’s album, Pink… Read more »
Maggie Lindemann makes a captivating return with her new 8-track EP, HEADSPLIT. The EP’s closing masterpiece is accompanied by a rebellious, angst-fueled video for the spotlight track, “taking over me.” The single, featuring Jasiah, pays homage to the iconic 2003 coming-of-age film Thirteen. The track and its accompanying video instantly transports viewers to the vibrant chaos of the LA streets, with a cacophony of cityscape soundbites setting the scene. Lindemann and her girlfriends navigate the city with effortless cool, their steps synchronized to the blaring horns and bustling atmosphere. As the music kicks in, the backdrop of city sounds gives… Read more »
After teasing their latest offering on social media on Monday, March 4, Magnolia Park has unleashed their fiery new single “Hellstar.” The fervent new track seamlessly creates an amalgamation of nu-metal with the band’s signature self-proclaimed “nu emo” sound, piercing across the track. “Hellstar” instantly demands your attention with its irresistibly catchy, chant-worthy chorus: “I’m a Hellraiser, star chaser/You better wake up/There’s a party in Hell/There’s a party in Hell tonight.” As the arrangement unfolds, the track erupts into a powerful cacophony of heavy-hitting instrumentation, propelled by vocalist Joshua Roberts‘ remarkable vocal range. With each note, Roberts demonstrates his commanding… Read more »
A little papercut never stopped Linkin Park. The nu-metal act announced their first greatest hits album, Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023). The compilation drops on April 12 via Warner Records. Popular staples made the final cut to the LP, including “Crawling,” “Bleed It Out,” “Leave Out All The Rest,” and the quintessential banger, “In The End.” Rapper and producer for the group, Mike Shinoda, explains their decision-making: “Each song in this collection is both a singular moment on our timeline and an evolving story that is as much ours as it is yours. From our first release…to the brand new…this tracklist… Read more »
Even with powerhouse frontman Chester Bennington gone, it hasn’t stopped Linkin Park from releasing previously recorded tracks. “Friendly Fire” was originally a part of the acts “One More Light” sessions. The band posted a snippet of the song on their socials, with hints of their nu-metal flair blended with synth-pop. “We’re falling apart for no reason/We’re pulling the trigger in a useless war/If we go back and go into the black/What are we fighting for?” The preview is on a simple green background with conveyor belt text, the title, and the year it was recorded. They announced on X/Twitter that… Read more »
Stand Atlantic is prepared for battle with their new single, “WARZ0NE.” The track marks their first release of the year, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. “WARZ0NE” aims at people who hide behind their screens while attempting to target and hit those in the spotlight with hatred. “I have been advised many times I shouldn’t respond to hate comments online,” says frontwoman Bonnie Fraser. “So, I just wrote a song about it instead.” Aggressive vocals from Fraser call out negative comments but finally said aloud versus typing words out on a keyboard. The ending chorus drips in anger… Read more »
Sleep Theory hop on the reimagination train with their new version of their song, “Fallout.” Departing from the original nu-metalcore, hard rock sound, the act flexes their ability to be somber, yet vulnerable while still encompassing the full power of the track. A lyric video with a single lavender flower stands wavering, yet strong in front of a destroyed cityscape, which emphasizes the meaning behind the song. “Go and keep your distance/As you fall to pieces/In your toxic madness” ends the track with heartbreaking, pain-filled vocals from singer Cullen Moore. The previous rendition generates rage-filled regret about a bad relationship.… Read more »
From rock n’ roll godmother Sister Rosetta Tharpe to grunge singer Tina Bell, there have always been Black rock music artists. Pop-punk and alternative rock are no different. To celebrate Black History Month and the kickass contributions of Black rock artists, here are 10 Black pop-punk and alt-rock artists you should listen to year-round. Fefe Dobson The Canadian pop-punk singer Fefe Dobson released her self-titled debut album in 2003, which spawned hits that included “Take Me Away,” “Bye Bye Boyfriend,” and “Everything.” She would follow that album with 2006’s Sunday Love and 2010’s Joy. The latter was especially notable for… Read more »
Alt and hardcore-infused rapper Denzel Curry was just featured on Lyrical Lemonade’s compilation album All Is Yellow. The Melt My Eyez See Your Future artist worked on the track “First Night” alongside megastars Teezo Touchdown, Juicy J, Cochise, and Lil B. Check out the star-studded track below. Other music industry leaders and chart-toppers appeared on the album including Swae Lee, Eminem, Latto, Lil Yachty, Jack Harlow, JID, and Juice WRLD appear on the record, among others. Uniquely, one All Is Yellow track sampled blink-182‘s “I Miss You” on “Hello There” with Lyrical Lemonade, Lil Tracy, Corbin, and Black Kray. blink-182… Read more »
