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20 Best Alternative, Metal, and Indie Albums Released In 2024

As the year comes to a close, and we bid “farewell” (and maybe “fuck you”) to 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and celebrate the albums that shaped the soundtrack of the last 12 months. From deeply personal indie projects to genre-defining heavy hitters, 2024 was filled with groundbreaking releases that reminded us of the power of music and, more importantly, of the alternative community. With so much incredible work to choose from, narrowing down our favorites was a daunting task. This year, the quality and variety of music made it impossible to rank our picks—every album brought… Read more »

DNA Interviews #36: Ludovico Cioffi of Delain!

This week on DNA Interviews: The Metal DNA Podcast, Shawn is joined by Delain Bassist Ludovico Cioffi to talk about early musical influences, music to listen to while working, and a whole bunch of great metal (including the band’s new record, Dance with the Devil, which dropped November 8th! Catch Metal DNA live Saturdays @ 8pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow Metal DNA on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram! Subscribe/Follow on iTunes & Spotify

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My Chemical Romance Sells Out Long Live The Black Parade Tour

After headlining two momentous performances at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas last month and announcing their 10-show North American stadium tour, My Chemical Romance has officially sold out the 2025 run. They’ve also added a second Los Angeles, CA, date, which you can still buy tickets for. The Long Live The Black Parade tour aims to celebrate nearly 20 years of their mainstream breakout album, The Black Parade. As the band announced the tour last week, on Tuesday, November 12, they shared a lengthy message on their social media platforms. They write, “It has been seventeen years… Read more »

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Inhaler Announces North America 2025 Tour Dates

Dublin indie-rock quartet Inhaler announced in early November that they were heading out on their Open Wide UK World Tour. On November 18, they specifically dropped dates for their North American run. The dates kick off on February 28 in Toronto and wrap up on March 19 at Dallas’ House Of Blues. The upcoming world tour is in celebration of their upcoming third studio album Open Wide, due out on February 7, 2025. You can preorder your copy here. Thus far, Inhaler has released their lead single “Your House” from the forthcoming record. Presale tickets go live on Wednesday, November… Read more »

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Woe, Is Me Signs To SBG Records; Evanescence Cover Arrives Friday

After a nearly 10 year hiatus and reformation in 2022, Woe, Is Me has announced their signing to SBG Records. “When we made the decision to start making music again, signing to a label wasn’t exactly something we were looking to do,” the band shares. “However, signing with SBG Records feels like the perfect next step for us. They have been extremely welcoming, made us feel comfortable, and excited to be creating music again. They have an amazing team that understands our vision for this band, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful to be working with them. This… Read more »

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Counterparts Announce Winter Headline Tour

Canadian metalcore outfit Counterparts has announced a headline tour taking place next winter. The Heaven Let Them Die North American Tour will feature support from Pain Of Truth, Malevolence, and Foreign Hands. This announcement comes after the band’s surprise release of their new six-song EP, Heaven Let Them Die, via Pure Noise Records last week. Physical copies of the EP, along with a new merch line, are available to purchase here. Pain Of Truth is still riding from the high of their 2023 release Not Through Blood and supporting the likes of A Day To Remember, Kublai Khan TX, Four… Read more »

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My Chemical Romance Surprises Fans With The Black Parade 2025 Stadium Tour

After headlining two momentous performances at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas last month, My Chemical Romance has announced a 10-show North American stadium tour. The Long Live The Black Parade Tour will celebrate nearly 20 years of the band’s mainstream breakout album, The Black Parade, released in 2006. Yesterday, the New Jersey natives teased fans with a cryptic message: “If you could be anything, what would you be?” The post shared across their various channels, sparked widespread excitement and speculation. The Live Nation-produced tour launches next summer with the 10 dates spread from July through September, with… Read more »

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Ethel Cain Is Saying What We’re Thinking In Her Reaction To The 2024 Election Results

On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »

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Chiodos Announce ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ 20 Year Anniversary Tour

Following a triumphant performance at When We Were Young Fest, breaking a nearly 10 year hiatus, Chiodos has announced their return tour to celebrate 20 years of All’s Well That Ends Well. Kicking off in the spring of 2025, the Craig Owens-led group will be joined by Hawthorne Heights, Emmure, and The Callous Daoboys. The band wrote on social media, announcing the tour, “We are proud to announce the 20 Year Anniversary Tour of ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL!” Tickets for the 27-date tour will go on sale this Friday, November 8 at 10 AM local time. You can check… Read more »

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Billie Eilish Shares Support For Kamala Harris Ahead Of Election Day

In early September, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS officially endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. genral election. Now, while on tour, Eilish is still continuing her support for the current VP ahead of Election Day on November 5. On November 3, Eilish took to the Atlanta State Farm Arena stage to share an important message. As uploaded by the official Democrats TikTok page, the singer shared, “Ya know, times are really scary and a lot is at stake. I know that if you’re in this room and you support me, you support women and I hope that you will vote… Read more »