Author: Seneca

Floridian post-hardcore/screamo veterans From First To Last have teamed up with Kellin Quinn of platinum-certified Sleeping With Sirens for their newly released single “Mirror Soul”. Quinn will also join From First To Last on stage at the upcoming Furnace Fest in Birmingham, AL on Friday, October 3rd. Speaking on the collaboration and his excitement to perform with the band, Quinn shared: “My first Warped in 2004 was to see FFTL. I learned most of what I know about singing because of the album Dear Diary. Fast forward—my band’s 2nd or 3rd ever tour is with FFTL. Later, Matt produced three…

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Watain have confirmed that their upcoming eighth studio album will be their last, officially marking the end of the band after three decades of existence. The Swedish black metal outfit, infamous for incorporating animal carcasses and blood into their live rituals, made the announcement today, September 20th. In a statement, the band revealed: “We hereby announce that in III years’ time — upon our 30th anniversary — Watain‘s eighth and final full-length album will be released. The album will mark the closure of a thirty-year-long magical Work, the last crossroad of Watain, after which the band will cease to exist.…

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Festival-goers at today’s ‘Louder Than Life’ in Louisville, KY were the first to learn that My Chemical Romance will headline next year’s ‘Welcome To Rockville,’ ‘Sonic Temple,’ and ‘Louder Than Life’ festivals. The reveal came via a video package and a performance from a local marching band, confirming the emo icons’ return to the Danny Wimmer Presents festival circuit. Much like their current tour, the New Jersey band’s festival sets will spotlight their 4x platinum 2006 album “The Black Parade.” The 2026 edition of ‘Welcome To Rockville’ is set for May 07th–10th at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.…

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Panopticon, the acclaimed black metal project of Austin Lunn, has unveiled a new benefit EP titled The Poppies Bloom For No King. The release spans just over 20 minutes, featuring the title track alongside a re-recorded version of “Speaking.” Lunn announced that 75% of all proceeds from the EP will be donated to support families affected by ICE-led deportations in the United States. Sharing his intent behind the release, he emphasized that the music and artwork are not a call to violence, but rather an expression of compassion and frustration toward growing authoritarianism and ongoing immigration raids. Austin Lunn explained:…

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Maryland death metal legends Dying Fetus have unleashed their latest single, “Into The Cesspool”, setting the stage for their massive touring schedule across North America, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. The track arrives just one week before the band embarks on their North American run, fittingly named the Into The Cesspool Tour. Tour Dates With Gates To Hell & Mugshot:09/24 Norfolk, VA – The Annex09/25 Charlotte, NC – The Underground09/26 Greenville, SC – The Radio Room09/28 Birmingham, AL – Workplay09/30 Fort Worth, TX – Tulips FTW10/02 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater10/06 Seattle, WA – The Showbox10/07 Portland, OR – Dante’s10/08…

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In a recent conversation with 93X’s Kevin Kellam, Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray opened up about the band’s return with their first two new singles in 16 years, “Hurt People Hurt People” and “Sticks And Stones,” both released through Alchemy Recordings. Speaking on the urgency to release new music, Gray explained: “I was just to the point where we’re like, ‘We have to release new music. This is crazy. We’ve been back for four years. We’ve got to release some new music.’ I put an exclamation point on it: ‘We have to release new music!’” When it came to selecting which…

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I Prevail have officially ushered in their next chapter with today’s (September 19th) release of their fifth studio album, Violent Nature. The platinum-certified melodic metalcore outfit are moving forward without longtime vocalist Brian Burkheiser, marking a pivotal shift in the band’s sound and lineup. To coincide with the album’s arrival, the band premiered a music video for the track “Pray”, with vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe sharing what the song represents: “‘Pray’ is one of my favorite songs on this record. It’s about the moment when someone close to you burns you, and then has the nerve to feel sorry for you.…

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Suicide Silence are revisiting their roots with a special 20th anniversary vinyl release of their 2005 self-titled demo. The collection, newly remastered for the format, will see its first-ever vinyl pressing through Wax Vessel. Limited to just 500 copies, the one-time pressing will feature exclusive wax mage variants, refreshed artwork by Dan Mumford, updated layout by Lab13 Media, and remastered audio from The Third Eye Studios. The release officially goes live next Friday, September 26th, at 01:00pm CST / 11:00am PST / 02:00pm EST via waxvessel.com. Wax Vessel commented on the project via social media: “In an unbelievable turn of…

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PRESIDENT have quickly become one of the most talked-about new acts in heavy music, and their highly-anticipated debut EP King Of Terrors is only adding to the buzz. In a recent interview with Kerrang!, the band’s enigmatic frontman — known simply as President — addressed online accusations that the band is an ‘industry plant.’ He stresses that the EP is entirely his creation, with no label or major machine behind it: “I see this word ‘industry plant’ chucked around a lot, and I find that a really bewildering phrase. It’s ironic in a way that we’re called PRESIDENT because I…

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Canadian alternative rock veterans Finger Eleven have released the music video for the title track from their comeback album Last Night On Earth, marking their first studio effort in a decade. The album is scheduled for a November 7th release. Frontman Scott Anderson shared insight into the song: “I think ‘Last Night On Earth’ could be placed squarely in a traditional relationship frame where you forget what you’re even fighting about. But you hate that feeling in the pit of your stomach when something’s not resolved and you don’t know what tomorrow’s gonna look like.” Finger Eleven will tour with…

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