Outpost is a sophisticated rest stop for DIY bands on tour
It’s no secret that the music industry is vastly changing at a speed most labels can’t keep up with. Seemingly offering somewhat antiquated deals, artists sometimes view labels as only bringing a few things to the table, one of which is often the most expensive: tour support. For the DIY unsigned band, touring can be...
These Slipknot masks are here just in time for Halloween
[Photos by: SlipknotMerch.com] Do you have your costume all picked out for Halloween? Well, if you're a Slipknot fan (erm… “maggot”), you may you want to jump on one (or more!) of these official Slipknot masks for your haunting purposes on All Hallows' Eve. Read more: How does Clown from Slipknot feel about scary clowns?...
letlive's Jason Butler lends vocals on violent Bloody Beetroots song, "Crash"
“There is much great music out there, but it is completely covered by trash. You just have to dig.” Those are the words of Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, the man behind electronic act, the Bloody Beetroots. And it’s with his upcoming third full-length album, The Great Electronic Swindle, that might just become the next shining...
'American Satan' cast debut two heavy-hitting new songs
[Photo by: Sumerian Films] Check out two new songs from the upcoming American Satan movie by the film's fictional band, the Relentless. Listen to “Forgive Me Mother” and “We Lose Control,” below! Read more: How Palaye Royale’s Remington Leith became Andy Biersack’s ‘voice’ on ‘American Satan’ Featuring Andy Black and Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce—and, quite obviously, vocals from Palaye Royale's Remington Leith—the Relentless are...
Linkin Park and Twenty One Pilots nominated for AMAs
The nominations for the 2017 American Music Awards have been announced, and a few bands from the scene are receiving some love. Read more: 15 Twenty One Pilots tweets that only fans will understand Linkin Park, Twenty One Pilots and Imagine Dragons have been nominated for Favorite Alternative Rock artist, with the full list of nominees below....
Watch Linkin Park's ‘Carpool Karaoke’ episode
[Photo by: Linkin Park/Facebook] After announcing last week that they would be airing their episode of James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, Linkin Park are currently streaming the episode, dedicated to Chester Bennington, in-full on their Facebook page. You can give it a watch below. Read more: Chester Bennington’s family to decide if Linkin Park’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ will air A week before frontman Chester Bennington’s passing,...
The Plague’s David Monroe writes about addiction, recovery and how it healed him
[Art by: David Monroe/Facebook] Musician/producer David Adam Monroe shares thoughts on his relationship with art and how recovery from alcohol addiction healed his love for music, motivating him to create again. The drive to make music with a purpose led him to start futurepunk outfit the Plague. You can read the essay and listen to an exclusive stream of the...
Green Day announce 'Greatest Hits: God's Favorite Band'
[Photo by: Green Day/Twitter] Green Day have revealed a new, career-spanning hits compilation, Greatest Hits: God's Favorite Band. Check out the cover art and track listing below. Read more: 11 reasons why a Green Day show is like no other Announced Thursday via the band's social media channels, the new comp is said to contain...
Sound of Vinyl sends you all of your favorite records with just a text
As a complete and total music nerd, I am enslaved by my music collection. Yes, I have a digital library with over 37,000 songs I keep on my computer (RIP my hard drive), but my attachment to digitized music pales in comparison to the infatuation I have for my record collection. I’ll admit I’m a...