"It's been quite freaky"—Creeper go behind the scenes of their "Black Mass" video
In a behind the scenes video from the making of Creeper's “Black Mass,” vocalist Will Gould reveals more about the concept behind their impending EP The Stranger. Enter The Stranger himself (pictured): “[The Stanger] represents time and all the things we fear. He's something that keeps you up at night, so that's why in this...
Chicago Open Air announces Rammstein as a headliner
Chicago Open Air, a massive music, craft beer and gourmet man food festival in Bridgeview, IL, has announced successful German rock band Rammstein as one of its 2016 headliners. Discounted early bird general admission three day weekend tickets are available now. Read more: Rammstein share In Amerika documentary trailer from upcoming DVD/Blu-ray set Chicago Open Air will feature performances by...
The Black Queen unveil industrial synthpop debut album (review)
The Black Queen Fever Daydream The cloud of Nine Inch Nails, Front 242 and the entire school of early ’90s industrial synthpop hangs heavy and thick around the debut album of the Black Queen. But damn if doesn’t look good on them: Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato is given space he rarely gets in...
From Ashes To New new album 'Day One' is pure fire
From Ashes To New Day One Certainly, nü metal is a style that easily falls into the traps of mindless chugging guitars and clichéd sloganeering. But when a band makes the genre work, it works well. From Ashes To New mastermind Matt Brandyberry proudly showcases his love for hip-hop grooves and spitfire on tracks such...
Memphis May Fire reveal further details on new album
Memphis May Fire are currently working on their highly anticipated followup to their 2014 release Unconditional. They'll be recording at Matt Good's studio in Phoenix, AZ with Cameron Mizell, and will also be embarking on a North American tour with Killswitch Engage in March. You can check out their latest update and upcoming tour dates...
Colours unleash otherworldly new album Ivory
Colours Ivory Colours. Ivory. The words themselves generate limitless possibilities for one’s imagination. The Florida duo of Kyle Tamo and Morgan Alley take these possibilities into sonic realms that are described as “otherworldly.” With producer Shaun Lopez (Crosses, Far) at the helm, Colours meld synthpop melodies with trip-hop grooves and washes of noise. These elements...
To celebrate Fat Tuesday: Bands stuffing their faces
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, and thanks to the “Gourmet Man Food” of the Rock Allegiance and Carolina Rebellion festivals and the famous Warped Tour catering, we have plenty face-stuffing footage to choose from. So in honor of excess, we decided to revisit our favorite moments of bands feasting on APTV: Ferris Wheels...
Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed announce co-headlining tour
Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed have announced that they will embark on a co-headlining tour later this year. Support is set to come from ex-Three Days Grace singer Adam Gontier’s new band Saint Asonia and Alter Bridge. Cities are listed below. Specific dates will be revealed soon. Read more: Former Three Days Grace frontman teams with Staind,...
Metalcore vocalist passes away at 23 in tragic car crash
Mikey Clement, co-vocalist of North Carolina metalcore band Valleys, passed away after being involved in a car crash early Friday morning. He was 23. “Today, we lost more than just a bandmate, we lost a brother, a son, a friend, an all-around tremendous human being,” shared the remaining members of Valleys in an official statement....