#331 Andy Black
Andy Black #331 – 2015 Andy Black leaves all kinds of marks on our 2016 Most Anticipated Music issue starring Motionless In White, Set It Off, Real Friends & more! ORDER ISSUE MEMBERSHIPS DIGITAL EDITION WHERE TO FIND AP ANDY BLACK Written by Ryan J. Downey This year, thedriving force of Black Veil Brides steps...
Disturbed, Rob Zombie and more announced for Northern Invasion Festival
After quickly selling out its inaugural year with 25,000 fans in attendance, Northern Invasion expands to two full days in 2016. Set for Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at Somerset Amphitheatre in Somerset, WI, just outside the Twin Cities, Northern Invasion will feature the biggest names in rock on three stages with expanded campgrounds. The current Northern Invasion band lineup is as follows: Disturbed, Rob Zombie, Korn,...
The Fall of Autumn premiere new song "Dark Side"
The Fall of Autumn is a young metalcore duo out of St. Louis. Chris Moore, who is now 19, started playing music at age 13, and two years ago he decicide to put together The Fall of Autumn. They released their debut EP Fragmented last year and are currently working on new tracks. “I believe everyone has a...
Beartooth scarf down giant sandwiches in the Muncheech Challenge
Earlier this year, we brought you a rib-eating contest with Nothing More, and we're back today for more stomach-challenging delights. This time, Beartooth take on Jacksonville's Up In Smoke Barbecue truck's Muncheech. What is a Muncheech, you ask? Oh boy… It's a pulled-pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese on top, folks. Find out who wins...
The 10 best The Academy Is… songs
The Academy Is… reunited after a nearly four-year disbandment to play Almost Here in its entirety for both an intimate club show and a set at Riot Fest Chicago this past September. It was at said Riot Fest set that frontman William Beckett announced to a sea of screams (which shamelessly included this writer) and...
Metal/pop hybrid BABYMETAL to release sophomore album, announce US tour dates
Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop hybrid group BABYMETAL will release their sophomore album April 1 via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment. The album is available for pre-order here. News of the new album was revealed in front of BABYMETAL's hometown fans over the weekend during their two headlining shows at Japan's Yokohama Arena. The group also revealed their initial...
The Contortionist rediscover Language
Prog-metal band, The Contortionist have released a “Rediscovered” version of their most recent LP, Language. This new version contains four re-worked tracks that are accompanied by four brand new music videos. “Rediscovered was the result of our music naturally leading itself through new ideas developed onstage and in rehearsal. In a way, you could think of it as...
Paramore part ways with bassist Jeremy Davis
Paramore’s Jeremy Davis has left the band. In an official statement released through Paramore’s Facebook page, remaining members comment, “To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe Paramore can and should continue on. And so we will.” You...