Group of metalheads mistaken for suicide cult, "rescued" by police
[Photo by: Pexels] A gathering of metal music lovers in Scotland was recently mistaken for a suicide cult and reportedly “rescued” by police after their group was erroneously linked with a possible kidnapping by a passerby, as covered by the NME. Read more: The album cover that's flipping metalheads out A “full-scale rescue operation” was launched...
Teaser for new Ghost song appears online
A teaser of what appears to be Ghost’s new song “Rats” has popped up online, and you can give it a listen below. Read more: Ghost release two cryptic teaser videos just in time for Easter The band have been teasing plenty, too. Ghost revealed their “new frontman,” Cardinal Copia, and this clip gives a teaser...
Turnstile to play select date on final Warped Tour
[Photo by: Jimmy Fontaine] Turnstile have been announced as a special guest on this year’s Warped Tour. Read more: Turnstile announce U.S. headlining tour, unleash new song The band will be taking the stage for one stop—Columbia, MD—on July 29. VANS WARPED TOUR x @TURNSTILEHC Turnstile will be joining us for a special guest performance!⠀ ��️...
Artist backed by Gerard Way to release new book to honor Mental Health Awareness Month
[Photo by: Angelo Merendino] In an effort to raise awareness for mental illness, artist Derek Hess will be honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with the release of his new book, 31 Days In May: A Visual Journey. Read more: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson talks about his struggles with depression In May 2017, Hess posted a daily image...
Tool to host select, intimate music clinics
One of rock’s most mysterious bands, Tool, have announced that they’ll be giving fans a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes with a special series of intimate music clinics. Read more: Tool confirm they’re finally in the studio to record new album The clinics will include discussions with drummer Danny Carey, bassist Justin Chancellor and guitar player Adam Jones,...
Hear sax player Saxl Rose cover Miss May I's "My Sorrow" with Levi Benton
You may recognize Tony Hancock—better known as Saxl Rose. His saxophone covers of scene favorites have gotten him a lot of attention on social media and even nabbed him gigs performing “In Bloom” with Neck Deep earlier this year and spot on the final cross country run of the Van's Warped Tour. Pretty incredible, right? Today he's...
Mayday Parade sign to Rise Records, tease new music
Mayday Parade have announced that they’ve signed to Rise Records for the release of their sixth full-length album. Read more: 10 essential scene moments from 2008 “We are very happy to be teamed up with Rise Records for the release of our sixth full-length album,” singer Derek Sanders shares. “Rise has done a fantastic job with...
Spotify reportedly updating free tier for mobile users "to make it easier to use"
Spotify is reportedly looking to update its free tier to “make it easier to use” for mobile users. Read more: Research shows Spotify is changing the way songs are titled As Bloomberg reports from people familiar with the matter, Spotify is reportedly developing a new version of its free music service, which would be the first massive product change...
The Offspring, 311 announce co-headlining tour with Gym Class Heroes
311 and the Offspring have announced a massive summer co-headlining tour—with support from Gym Class Heroes. Read more: Travis Barker, John Feldmann announce festival with 311, Sublime With Rome, more The 29-date tour kicks off July 25 in Mountain View, CA and wraps up September 9 in Wichita, KS. Tickets go on sale Friday, April...