It’s a sad day to be a Bad Omens fan. In a statement posted to the band’s Instagram Stories today, May 23, approximately one hour at the time of publication, vocalist Noah Sebastian shared that the band has canceled their entire summer tour run. The statement begins, “I’ve been experiencing what can only be described as extreme burnout.” “While all the touring and work that we’ve put into this album cycle the last several years has been so gratifying and rewarding, it has also pushed me to the limits of my mental bandwidth. Putting my mind and body in conflict… Read more »
As a part of Mental Health Week, we are doing a special episode where @jaret2113 opens up about his battle with depression and anxiety from the beginning until now! This is a truly eye opening episode that we hope can help people realise it’s ok not to be ok. ❤️
On the heels of their latest long-awaited full-length album, ~mAntras~, Alien Ant Farm stopped by the idobi Radio Studios in North Hollywood, CA, to perform their breakout single “Movies.” The track originally appeared on their 1999 release, Greatest Hits, before it was re-recorded for their debut studio album, Anthology, alongside their cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” released in 2001. Stripped down from the prog guitar-laden arrangement of the original, “Movies” erupts throughout the studio space. Led by gentle acoustics that create an intimate atmosphere and steady percussion that maintains the track’s flow, the softer instrumentation highlights the song’s evolved… Read more »
Marking their first new music since their 2020 Grammy-winning single “Bum-Rush,” Body Count has unleashed the bone-crushing “Psychopath” featuring Fit for An Autopsy vocalist Joe Bad. The track also acts as the first preview of the group’s forthcoming full-length album, Merciless. Equipped with a rapid-fire lyric video showcasing a red-string crime board, Ice-T and co. spews a series of vicious lyrics, including “Last night/They found three slain/I torture and kill and murder at will” across punishing instrumentation. Meanwhile, as FFAA leader joins the onslaught, he adds in a subtle but apt namedrop for his main project, growling, “Just another motherfucker/Fit… Read more »
Arriving just in time for her back-to-back performances at Slam Dunk Festival in the UK, Taylor Acorn has unleashed her empowering new single “High Horse.” Acorn shares, “Over the years of sharing my music and being a presence online I’ve learned that no matter how hard you try, there will always be people who just really love to hate you. That fact has been one of the toughest pills to swallow because my Virgo brain wants to please everyone at all times, but at the end of the day you have to be strong and keep powering through despite what… Read more »
Just in time for the start of summer, The Used have announced the arrival of their B-sides album, MEDZ, which is slated to drop on June 21. Additionally, the group has released the gripping title track. Vocalist robbietheused shares a C.S. Lewis quote to unveil the deeper meaning of the B-sides collection: “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” Opening through an… Read more »
Wake me up when… the coffee finishes brewing! Building on the foundation of their decade-old Oakland Coffee brand, Green Day has introduced their new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee. The trio—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—has also partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDRP) to further their commitment to sustainability. “For years, our band has been immersed in making damn good organic coffees with a strong focus on sustainability,” Dirnt shares in a press release. “Now in our 10th year, we are launching our new brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, and are proud to announce that we have been working closely… Read more »
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of AFI’s fourth studio album, Black Sails In The Sunset, which dropped on May 18, 1999, Craft Recordings has reissued the release on vinyl. The album will be available on July 19 and is available in four exclusive color variants, which can be pre-ordered here. Additionally, the record will feature the previously hidden track “Midnight Sun,” bonus tracks “Lower It” and “Who Knew?,” and the previously unreleased track “Weight Of Words.” You can check out the full vinyl tracklisting below. AFI Black Sails In The Sunset Tracklisting: Side A: Side B: * Previously hidden track.^ Bonus… Read more »
Following the release of his most recent offering, “Mulholland Drive,” Sueco has announced the details of his upcoming North American fall tour. The tour is scheduled to kick off on September 14 in Jacksonville, FL, to support Sueco’s forthcoming full-length album, Attempted Lover, slated to arrive this summer on June 28. The tour will run 29 shows, and Sueco will be joined by GXTP, fronted by songwriter/producer Poo Bear (ONE OK ROCK, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber). Presale tickets will be available this Thursday, May 16, at 10 AM ET, with Spotify Fans First tickets becoming available at 12 PM ET.… Read more »
Rise Against fans, rejoice! The storied Chicago punk rockers have announced their forthcoming fall 2024 tour dates across North America. The tour is scheduled to kick off on October 14 in Denver, CO, run for 27 shows, and conclude on November 22 in Del Mar, CA. “We can’t wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new friends,” the band shares in a press release. “Since we’ll be playing some venues we haven’t played in a while, we thought we’d also dust off some songs we haven’t played in some time.” Presale tickets will be available tomorrow,… Read more »
