Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and LOUDEST festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stages September 18, 19, 20 & 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents. In addition to the previously announced return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.Continue reading
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Glassjaw to Release “Don Fury Sessions” on Vinyl
Glassjaw have teamed up with Revelation Records, and announced the upcoming release of the Don Fury Sessions, on vinyl for the first time. The limited run is due out on March 7th 2025. Find out more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Coilguns – Odd Love
If one’s perception of Switzerland involves cliches such as neutrality, cuckoo clocks and chocolate then think again. This is a country with a truly exceptional musical pedigree, for which a cursory glance reveals the likes of The Young Gods, Celtic Frost and of course late, great musician/producer Roli Mosimann. Continue reading
Atomic Life (Ft. Ex-Members of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Glassjaw, and Others) Drop Debut Single “Hit Me First”
New York supergroup, Atomic Life, have just shared their first ever track, “Hit Me First.” The Long Island based alt-rock band features drummer Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Ho9909, Thoughtcrimes), Cody Hosza (Glassjaw) on guitar, and Michael Sadis (NK, The Rivalry) on bass, joined by fresh talent, Adea Frances on vocals. Head into the article below to check out “Hit Me First.”
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ALBUM REVIEW: GUHTS – Regeneration
GUHTS (presumably pronounced guts?), formed in 2019 and comprises of musicians from Witchkiss, Black Mountain Hunger, SleapingDreaming and Nefariant. And excitingly, Regeneration is being co-released by two excellent labels, Seeing Red Records (US) and New Heavy Sounds (UK).Continue reading
EP REVIEW: The Callous Daoboys – God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys
Much like the Atlanta band’s name is a mocking twist on the Dallas Cowboys, their take on metalcore is a mocking twist on the genre. Normally this sort of thing is not my personal taste, and I write it off as MySpace metal, however these guys have perverted in such a manner that it appeals to me. They are aggressive yet highly skilled in the mathematics of their contorted riffing.
EP REVIEW: American Nightmare – Dedicated to the Next World
Existential dread, class war, and alienation? Seems like a great time for some new American Nightmare. The storm clouds of tomorrow loom over this fantastic new EP from the beloved hardcore (with post-punk sprinkles) institution on their latest release Dedicated To The Next World (Heartworm Press).
When We Were Young Music Festival Cancels Day One of Their Festival Due to High Winds
The highly anticipated destination music festival aimed at Punks, elder Emos, and millennials, When We Were Young Festival featuring My Chemical Romance, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne has been forced to cancel day one of their sold out event. The cancellation was announced at 10 AM PST, just an hour before gates were to open at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. due to high winds. Winds were forecasted for up to 30-40 MPH which increases the safety hazard for an outdoor stage. The fest is still expected to take place tomorrow and again next weekend; on October 29th, 2022.
EP REVIEW: Sobriquet – Apothesis
Emerging Sheffield-based band, Sobriquet have stopped destroying the local scenes in order to create their third EP Apotheosis (Self-Released). Their previous EPs have shown their sound to be full of hardcore and choral vocals, in a similar vein to the likes of big hitters Rolo Tomassi. Are the band able to keep the momentum up with Apotheosis? Continue reading
When We Were Young Festival 2022 Books My Chemical Romance, Paramore, AFI, Alkaline Trio, and More
Let’s take it way back to Warped Tour ca. 2004 as When We Were Young Festival has announced their 2022 lineup. A Punk, Emo, and Metalcore kids dream, the lineup includes headliners My Chemical Romance and Paramore. Other bands on the bill include Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, The Linda Lindas, Alkaline Trio, Thursday, AFI, Meet Me @ The Altar, Avril Lavigne, Senses Fail, The Wonder Years, ADTR, Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides, Motionless in White, Atreyu, Four Year Strong, Palaye Royale, Acceptance, Anberlin, Knocked Loose, Silverstein, Bright Eyes, Dance Gavin Dance and more are among the bands announced. The festival will take place October 22 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets go on sale January 21. Check out the lineup and the ticket link below.