ALBUM REVIEW: Rat Boy – Suburbia Calling


Hitching their wagon to both Ska influences and Pop-Punk/Alt Rock proclivities, Rat Boy opts for colorful and lively compositions all across new full-length Suburbia Calling (Epitaph Records).Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2024 Part 1 Live at Douglas Park


Benjamin Franklin said nothing in this world is certain except for war, death, and taxes. If he were around today, there’s no question he might consider adding Riot Fest to that list of definitive certainties.

Once again, Chicago held its very own Riot Fest – one of music’s most renowned Punk music festivals – in Douglass Park. Despite original plans to move the festival to the suburbs in Bridgeview, a month before the fest was to take place it was announced that Riot Fest would once again be held in Douglass Park as usual.Continue reading


Converge Release “Live in Orlando FL 03.14.22” Digital Release to Benefit Mutual Aid Disaster Relief



Converge have dropped an 18-track live album, recorded March 14, 2022 at The Abbey in Orlando, FL. Recorded by Zach Rippy and mixed by Kurt Ballou, this release aims to offer financial aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. All proceeds from Live in Orlando, FL 03.14.22 will be donated to Mutual Aid Disaster Relief. Donate/Listen here:

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Arch Enemy Announce New Album “Blood Dynasty” – On Tour with In Flames and Soilwork


After the surprise drop of their latest single “Dream Stealer” on July 31, extreme metal legends Arch Enemy are back with more exciting news. The Swedes are pleased to announce their 12th studio album, Blood Dynasty, releasing March 28th, 2025, via Century Media Records. The album does feature Jeff Loomis, who departed the band in 2023. A long player with 11 new tracks chock-full of Arch Enemy’s powerful signature guitar riffs, guttural force, and clean vocal surprises.Continue reading


Seven Kingdoms Drop Their Single and Video for “The Square” – New EP Coming Soon



Having inked a new deal with the record label Reigning Phoenix Music, Florida power metallers, Seven Kingdoms, are preparing for the release of their upcoming EP, The Square. Due out on November 8th, the record has already seen the unveiling of its title track, along with a cinematic music video. Check it out below and find out more.
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Athena XIX (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire) Share Their New Single and Video for “I Wish” Ft. Roy Khan (Conception, ex-Kamelot)



Athena XIX recently presented their latest single, “I Wish,” featuring a vocal contribution from Roy Khan (Conception, ex-Kamelot), as counterpart to frontman Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire). This is the third single from their upcoming new album, Everflow Part 1: Frames Of Humanity, out October 25, via the Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) record label. Watch the lyric video for “I Wish” below.
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Tungsten (ex-Hammerfall) Share a Single and Video for “The Grand Inferno” – New Album Coming Soon



Swedish symphonic metal quartet, Tungsten have unveiled their new single, “The Grand Inferno.” Accompanied by a music video, it is the title track and final song to be taken from their upcoming album. The full-length is due to hit the shelves on November 8, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) records. Check out the new video and more below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Rock and Metal Releases for 10-4-24


Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-4-24.

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