Metalcore outfit Foreword have released a new music video for their track “Am I Dreaming (Wide-Awake)”. The song appears on the band’s latest EP ‘Exposition’, which arrived February 20th via Seek & Strike. The six-track release continues to showcase the group’s blend of modern metalcore intensity and melodic atmosphere, with the newly unveiled visual further expanding on the EP’s themes. Having already performed several live dates earlier this spring, Foreword are set to return to the stage this week. Their next performance is scheduled for April 10th at The End in Houston, TX, where they’ll share the bill with Left…
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Bay Area groove metal veterans Skinlab have unveiled their newly recorded cover of Hatebreed’s early track “Last Breath”, officially premiering the band’s reworked take online. The track — originally appearing on Hatebreed’s landmark 1997 album ‘Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire’ — was recorded with producer Ulrich Wild (Static-X, Taproot) overseeing the sessions. The release also marks Skinlab’s first studio recording with new guitarist Angelo Miles. According to vocalist/bassist Steev Esquivel, the idea to cover the song has been years in the making rather than a spontaneous decision. “‘Last Breath’ is one of those metal anthems that hits you in…
Texan shoegaze outfit Glare are continuing to lean into nostalgic aesthetics, and fans have responded in a big way. The band’s newly released VHS concert film, ‘Sunset Funeral: Live In McAllen’, has already sold out shortly after becoming available. The release arrives as part of the celebration surrounding the one-year anniversary of the group’s debut album ‘Sunset Funeral’. Known for embracing early-internet era visuals — including their MySpace-inspired website sunset-funeral.com — the band pushed even further into retro territory by issuing the live performance exclusively on VHS. The 45-minute concert film was recorded on September 12th, 2025 at the Cine…
Post-hardcore collective Held. have unveiled their latest single, “KNIFEPOINT,” closing out a three-part music video storyline the band began earlier this year. The track features a guest appearance from Graham Sayle, vocalist of UK hardcore/post-punk outfit High Vis. Held. brings together Douglas Robinson (vocals/guitars) and Sal Mignaro (bass) of Long Island post-hardcore act The Sleeping alongside Coheed And Cambria drummer Josh Eppard. The new single continues the band’s aggressive yet melodic direction ahead of their debut full-length release. Discussing how the collaboration came together, Robinson explained: “This song has a lot of attitude, and that’s a big reason we wanted…
Multi-platinum hard rock veterans Shinedown have expanded their already packed 2026 touring schedule with four newly announced U.S. performances set for July and September. The Florida rock outfit will spend much of the year on the road supporting their upcoming eighteen-track studio album ‘EI8HT’, which is scheduled to arrive May 29th. The newly added dates include arena and festival appearances alongside a rotating lineup of support acts including Skillet, From Ashes To New, Dexter & The Moonrocks, and Winona Fighter. Presales for the newly announced shows begin Wednesday, April 08th for fans subscribed to the band’s mailing list via their…
Pennsylvania grungegaze outfit Superheaven will return to the road this spring for an expansive North American headlining tour, bringing along Modern Color and All Under Heaven as support across a run that stretches through the U.S. and Canada. The trek kicks off in late May and runs into early June, hitting major Canadian markets alongside key Midwest and West Coast stops. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Fans looking for early access can comment on the band’s social media announcement to receive presale information directly. Ahead of the tour, the…
Multi-platinum nü-metal/alt-rock veterans Papa Roach have announced two new summer dates, joining forces with Silverstein and Story Of The Year in Council Bluffs, IA, and Set It Off and Autumn Kings in Pocatello, ID. An artist presale begins Wednesday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. local time with the password RISEOFTHEROACH, followed by a general onsale Friday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. local. The July 21st Council Bluffs show lands amid Silverstein and Story Of The Year’s co-headlining Camp Screamo Tour, while the Pocatello date on July 23rd pairs Papa Roach with Set It Off and Autumn Kings. Confirmed Shows: If…
South African deathcore/death metal act Vulvodynia have officially launched open auditions in search of a new vocalist. The group has experienced ongoing instability in the role, having cycled through two previous frontmen in the last few years. Back in 2023, Duncan Bentley was removed from the band following a violent altercation with drummer Thomas Hughes. Guitarist Lwandile Prusent briefly stepped in on vocals until Zion Bittenbender joined in October 2025, allowing Prusent to return to his primary guitar duties. However, Bittenbender’s tenure was short-lived amid allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, which he denied, and the band officially parted ways…
Florida deathcore bruisers Bodysnatcher have dropped a grotesque new visualizer for their latest single, “Plague Of Flies,” ahead of the release of their fourth studio album ‘Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home’. The clip, featuring maggots feasting on open wounds, arrives April 07th, just days before the full album hits this Friday, April 10th. Guitarist Kyle Carter shared insight into the dark themes behind the track: “To me, ‘Plague of Flies’ is about giving in to the negativity and pain that the world brings, and becoming numb to the point where you welcome it and even add to it. This…
Boston post-metal collective Junius have officially announced their long-awaited return with a brand new studio album, marking their first full-length release in nearly ten years. The record, titled ‘Sotera’, is scheduled to arrive June 26th via Prosthetic Records. The album draws heavily from Greek mythology and spiritual symbolism, themes vocalist and guitarist Joseph E. Martinez says became central to the record’s identity during its creation. “The word Sotera is the feminine form of savior or protector in Greek, and it perfectly captured what the album was circling around. This album is a musical invocation that explores the divine feminine as…
