System Of A Down, Korn, Slayer, Deftones to Headline Sick New World 2026 Dates


System Of A Down and Korn will headline Sick New World Las Vegas on April 25th, 2026, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The lineup also includes Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Ministry, AFI, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, and more. The festival will expand next year with the first-ever Sick New World Texas, set for October 24th, 2026, at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX, featuring System Of A Down, Deftones, and Slayer (performing Reign in Blood in full), among others.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 8-29-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday 8-29-25: All the New Metal and Rock You Should Hear


From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for
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Scowl and Others Booked for Flatspot Records Showcase at SXSW



Pivotal hardcore label, Flatspot Records, have announced an official South By Southwest showcase on the outdoor stage at Mohawk, Austin, TX, on March 16th . The show is headlined by alternative meets hardcore-punk band Scowl, joined by a number of Flatspot labelmates, including End It, Life’s Question, Buggin and Kharma. The show will also feature a rare performance from Florida metallic hardcore band Day By Day. Keep reading below for more.
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This Is Hardcore 2022 Announces Full Line-Up Hatebreed, Thursday, Madball, Terror and More!


This Is Hardcore has announced its full lineup for this summer, taking place July 9th at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Heading up the stacked bill are headline bands such as Hatebreed, Thursday, Madball, Terror, and More! Tickets are on sale now at the link below:

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