EXCIDE have announced details of their upcoming sophomore album Bastard Hymns, set for release on November 28th via SharpTone Records. Alongside the news, the post-hardcore outfit have unveiled a music video for the record’s second single, “Worth Your Salt.” Vocalist Tyler Washington explained the meaning behind the track: “The title comes from an old euphemism, and I always thought it would be cool to use as a double-meaning for a song. Some people just aren’t worth the attention that others pay to their opinions or general disdain for things. If I’ve learned anything, a closed mind is usually an ignorant…
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Buffalo, NY’s self-described “far-out hardcore” crew SPACED have officially signed with Pure Noise Records and announced their new EP No Escape, arriving October 17th. Produced by Jay Zubricky (Every Time I Die, Terror), the release is introduced with the blistering new single “Cause And Effect”, complete with an official music video. Vocalist Lexi Reyngoudt explained the message behind the track: “This song expresses the anger and frustration we feel about our current society and the norms that are placed upon us. We’re told to be quiet and just obey but we really should be fighting back and speaking our minds.…
Leprous have announced the upcoming release of their new live album, An Evening Of Atonement, arriving October 24th via InsideOutMusic. The album was recorded during their February 7th, 2025 performance at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands. The band reflected on the project, sharing: “In January of 2025, we embarked on the biggest shows of our career, performing across major European cities to sold-out crowds. Each night featured two massive sets spanning our entire catalog, brought to life with our most ambitious production yet. It all culminated in Tilburg, where An Evening of Atonement was captured live.” They continued: “Melodies of…
Fans of nü-metal legends Limp Bizkit can now catch a professionally filmed performance from the band’s June 4th, 2001 appearance at the annual Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands. The footage, shared online today (September 5th), captures the group during the height of their mainstream fame. Over the years, Limp Bizkit have played Pinkpop four times, with the festival organizers recently releasing most of those sets on their Pinkpop Archive channel. This year’s uploads also include the band’s 1997 and 2014 performances. The 2001 setlist featured a mix of fan favorites and covers: This release gives fans a chance to relive…
Primitive Man Debut “Social Contract” Video Ahead of Halloween Album Release “Observance” Denver doom metallers Primitive Man are set to unleash their new album Observance on Halloween, October 31st via Relapse Records. Ahead of the full release, the band has shared a new single and music video for “Social Contract”, giving fans an early taste of what’s to come since 2020’s Immersion. Vocalist and guitarist Ethan Lee McCarthy explains the meaning behind the track: “‘Social Contract’ deals with universal issues people are facing today, from the rise of authoritarianism to the erasure of history. The track mirrors these societal pressures…
Metalcore veterans August Burns Red have unveiled most of the lineup for their 2025 holiday event, ‘Christmas Burns Red’. The two-day celebration takes place at Freedom Hall in their hometown of Lancaster, PA, running December 12th and 13th, with the band headlining both nights. One of the headlining sets will highlight songs from Thrill Seeker in honor of the album’s 20th anniversary, while the other will spotlight tracks from Found In Far Away Places to mark its 10th anniversary. Current lineup for the event: December 12th: December 13th: Fans can expect a mix of celebratory sets and special anniversary performances…
Decades into their career, multi-platinum alternative metal pioneers Deftones have experienced a resurgence in popularity, fueled in part by younger generations discovering their catalog on platforms like TikTok. That renewed attention was also reflected in a series of new gold and platinum certifications the band received this past July. With their tenth studio album, private music, garnering critical acclaim, Deftones have long been praised for pushing boundaries—a trait that has led fans to frequently dub them ‘the Radiohead of metal.’ The comparison is understandable: both bands built careers by stepping outside their initial genre confines, crafting influential, genre-defining discographies along…
French deathcore outfit ten56. have released a brand-new music video for “Snapped Neck”, coinciding with the September 5th drop of their latest full-length album, IO. Vocalist Aaron Matts (ex-Betraying The Martyrs) spoke on the new track: “This track is particular, in the way that it bounces back and forth between confrontational, almost egotistical anger and total vulnerability; we knew that in order to portray this inner battle, that we needed to explore new sounds and vocal atmospheres. This track does a good job of portraying the mental gymnastics that ‘IO‘ tries to encapsulate. We hope you guys feel it.” The…
Linkin Park’s current tour behind 2024’s From Zero rolled through Phoenix, AZ on September 6th — the hometown of late frontman Chester Bennington — where the band shared a touching moment with two very special audience members: Chester’s former high school choir teacher and her son. During the group’s performance at PHX Arena, frontman Mike Shinoda paused after “When They Come For Me” to interact with a fan in graduation attire. The fan, named Dylan, revealed he had skipped his graduation ceremony to attend the concert. After signing Dylan’s shirt and gifting him his hat, Shinoda encouraged him to celebrate…
Falling In Reverse have once again adjusted their current tour. The band’s September 9th stop at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Darien Center, NY has been postponed to September 29th, marking the fourth change on the run so far. No official explanation was provided, though frontman Ronnie Radke previously mentioned after last month’s Austin, TX and Bristow, VA cancellations that he doesn’t want to do “three shows in a row” citing that he is getting too old to perform too many shows consecutively in a short amount of time. The group also confirmed a new date for their…
