The idea of The Black Parade marching its way to Broadway has swirled in fan circles for years—and now, the speculation is picking up steam once again. My Chemical Romance’s third album remains their magnum opus and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling and world-building, leading many to wonder if it’s only a matter of time before the emo opera transforms into a full-blown stage production. A In a TikTok posted March 27, user @sweatyoracle stirred the pot with a bold claim: “BREAKING BROADWAY TEA EXCLUSIVE: MCR’s The Black Parade Musical?!?!” They go on to share, “I hear that My Chemical… Read more »
It seems like every major musical artist has found box-office success in the form of an Oscar-worthy biopic. From Timothée Chalamet starring in A Complete Unknown as Bob Dylan to Rami Malek’s portrayal of Queen‘s Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, there are many rock star movies you need to add to your watchlist. P.S. If you need a goofy “biopic,” then Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe is the flick for you. In recent news, Green Day shared that they are currently developing a comedy movie inspired by their early days touring in a van called New Years… Read more »
Four Chord Music Festival is back with blink-182, AFI, Jimmy Eat World, Jawbreaker, and more! Returning to the newly named EQT Park in Washington, PA, just outside of Pittsburgh, the festival will welcome guests to the two-day event on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. “We’ve worked hard to make this year’s festival something special, not only with this incredible lineup, but by making it more accessible for our fans than ever before,” founder Rishi Bahl shares. “We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at EQT Park!” In addition to the headlining artists, the festival will also see… Read more »
Laura Jane Grace returns with a razor-sharp new single, “Mine Me Mine,” with The Trauma Tropes. The new track—created by the four-piece that consists of Grace, her partner and frequent collaborator Paris Campbell, bassist Jacopo “Jack” Fokas, and drummer Orestis Lagadinos—is the first release from the group’s forthcoming full-length album, Adventure Club. The 12-track collection is set to arrive on July 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. According to Grace, the new record is about “taking up space and feeling free to be yourself as the bullshit of our ahistoric moment mounts.” Listen… Read more »
The All-American Rejects confirmed over the weekend that they are releasing their first new album in over a decade. Previously, they released Kids In The Street in 2012, though, they have since released various singles including “Me Vs. The World” and a cover of “Flagpole Sitta.” While we don’t know the official release date, the rockers announced that their single “Sandbox” is arriving on April 24. In fact, the group played “Sandbox” on stage at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas on March 22. TikTok user @toybeck shared a video from the show. Check out a snippet of… Read more »
It seems like Perverts wasn’t the only new music Ethel Cain had in store this year. On March 24, she announced that her official sophomore album, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, is set for release in August. On her official LP announcement, Ethel Cain said, “Before everything, there was you. 1986, the year everything changed forever <3.” The artist is also heading out on tour with 9Million. The tour kicks off on August 12 in Seattle at the Paramount Theatre and wraps up on November 9 in Lisbon at the LAV Warehouse. Check out the full run below. All… Read more »
This week on Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Music Albums both new and old, the guys talk all about the most recent album of a Black Metal Legend’s solo project as they dig into Isengard’s 2020 album Vårjevndøgn , the one man band from Fenriz, the drummer of Darkthrone! Subscribe to Add To Library on Apple Music and Spotify Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
Following the release of single “Bloodlust,” UK hard rock act Acres are back with “Staring At The Sun,” set to appear on their forthcoming LP The Host, due out on May 2 via Solid State Records. Lead vocalist Ben Lumber says, “‘Staring at the Sun’ is a classic miserable Acres love song. The record goes in a brand new direction, but we wanted a few songs to nod to our roots with remnants of our old vibe. It’s about not being able to let go of someone or something who has a hold over you.” He continues, “The Host represents a bold step in… Read more »
Ahead of their tour with The Unlikely Candidates, Los Angeles duo World’s First Cinema shared their new track, “End Of My Rope” and announced their debut LP Something of Wonder, which will arrive on July 11 via Fearless Records. The band shares, “This song means a lot to us and speaks to a feeling I think almost all musicians and creatives can relate to. Feeling like you work so hard for your craft and are constantly met with roadblocks or lack of progress can be very disheartening.” Of the record, the band shares, “We’ve done heavily cinematic songs, really dark rocky songs,… Read more »
House Of Protection just dropped an instantly iconic new single, “Fire” ahead of the release of their sophomore EP Outrun You All, due out on May 23 via Red Bull Records. Plus, Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta also announced an EP release show set at Los Angeles’ The Roxy on May 24. The duo shares, “The goal with ‘Fire’ was to write something with as much infectious energy as possible. A song that could invoke as much dancing as it does moshing. It’s a hard balance to pull off. This has been the one new song we’ve played on tour before its… Read more »
