Breaking Benjamin have officially released their new single “Something Wicked” across streaming platforms following the song’s live premiere this past weekend at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida. The multi-platinum hard rock outfit debuted the track during their festival set before rolling out the studio version online on May 12th. The band’s appearance at Welcome To Rockville also marked the live debut of new drummer Brian Medeiros, who has officially joined the group’s touring lineup. Medeiros is known for his work with RED and Otherwise. Breaking Benjamin will next return to the stage this Thursday, May 14th,…
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Taproot vocalist/guitarist Stephen Richards has teamed up with nü-metalcore outfit Servants Øf Sleep for their newly released single “Outweighing Evil.” The collaboration arrives alongside a newly premiered music video directed by Chris “Cralls” Clemente. Richards also promoted the track on social media, sharing his excitement about working with the up-and-coming band: “Newest guest vocals w/ the sick ass band (and track lol) @servantsofsleep.. so much fun, so good and so cool to work with, please check it out! #outweighingevil #servantsofsleep #scissrs #taproot #theloftsaline thanks guys” The new single continues the recent resurgence of nü-metal influences across the modern metalcore scene,…
Metalcore veterans Dead To Fall have expanded their upcoming California run celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album ‘The Phoenix Throne’. The newly added dates continue the band’s ongoing anniversary performances honoring the fan-favorite third studio release. Joining the band across the July run will be Nehemiah, alongside a rotating lineup of support acts at each stop. Tour Dates With Nehemiah: Outside of the touring news, Dead To Fall recently partnered with Tarnished Records for a newly remixed and remastered pressing of the band’s early demo material. The initial pressing has already sold out, though the updated recordings are…
Swedish occult rock outfit Ghost are heading back to theaters later this year. The multi-platinum band have officially begun teasing a new cinematic release scheduled to arrive this August, marking the follow-up to their successful 2024 hybrid concert film Rite Here Rite Now. While full details surrounding the project have yet to be revealed, the upcoming feature has already been confirmed for both traditional theatrical screenings and IMAX showings. The new film is widely expected to draw from footage captured during the band’s massive 2025 ‘Skeletour’ touring cycle. Two performances held last September at the Palacio de los Deportes in…
Turnstile paid tribute to hardcore history during a recent appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, performing a cover of Inside Out’s 1989 track “Burning Fight.” The performance saw vocalist Brendan Yates channel the intensity and cadence of a young Zack de la Rocha, who originally fronted the short-lived California hardcore band before launching Rage Against The Machine. The original incarnation of Inside Out also featured Vic DiCara prior to his later work in the Krishna-core scene. While the band’s catalog remains small, “Burning Fight” has long been regarded as one of the more influential releases tied to late-’80s hardcore.…
‘Darknucore’ outfit Heartsick have released a new single and video titled “My Funeral,” tackling themes of suicidal ideation and self-love through a collaboration with Sapphire Noel. The track follows the band’s ongoing creative partnership with Noel, who also appears on the song and contributes heavily to its lyrical direction. The accompanying video was once again directed by Heartsick frontman Alfonso Civile. Civile spoke about the collaboration and the writing process behind the track, noting a more open approach to lyrics this time around: “‘My Funeral’ came from the writing sessions with Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, King 810) where the band…
Noisy post-hardcore outfit Show Me The Body have officially announced their new album ‘Alone Together’, set for release on July 10th via Loma Vista Recordings. Alongside the announcement, the band have dropped a new music video for “No God,” the second single from the record. The new video, directed by Alex Huggins and featuring driver/content creator License, continues the band’s stark and confrontational visual approach as they build toward the album’s release. A press release describes ‘Alone Together’ as a record focused on direct communication and collective energy: “‘Alone Together’ is not about atmosphere but about direct communication, a call…
Welsh melodic metalcore veterans Bullet For My Valentine are aiming to kick off 2027 with the release of their eighth studio album, according to drummer Jason Bowld. Speaking in a recent interview with Drum Dog, Bowld offered an update on the band’s progress, revealing that his drum tracking for the follow-up to their 2021 self-titled album has already been completed. “I’ve just finished recording drums for it. And it’s gonna be finished probably by June. And then we’re looking to release it in January [of 2027]. We need to time it right and build up promo and have five singles,…
Psych rock outfit Elder have announced a full North American headlining tour set for fall 2026, with support from Blackwater Holylight and Bask on select dates. The run will see the band touring in support of their upcoming album ‘Through Zero’, which is scheduled for release on May 29th. The trek marks Elder’s first full headlining tour behind the record following their upcoming summer festival appearances in Europe. Vocalist/guitarist Nick DiSalvo commented on the announcement: “Later this year we’ll hit the road across much of North America in support of our new album ‘Through Zero’. This will be our first…
Progressive alternative metal outfit Stellar Circuits have released a brand new single titled “Spotlight,” continuing the momentum from their latest full-length effort. The track arrives following the band’s third studio album ‘Phantom :: Phoenix’, which was released this past November via Nuclear Blast. According to a press release, “Spotlight” continues the sonic and emotional direction established on the album, further expanding on themes of vulnerability, transformation, and self-reflection: “‘Spotlight’ builds on the emotional and sonic foundation established on ‘Phantom :: Phoenix’, exploring themes of vulnerability, transformation, and self-reflection through soaring melodies, intricate instrumentation, and explosive intensity. The single captures the…
