Josh Balz partners in goth-themed restaurant chain Beetle House
Josh Balz turned 30 last week, and he still has the fascination and artistic drive of someone half his age. The former Motionless In White keyboardist has...
10 metal covers of pop songs that will change your mind on the genre
Metal and pop music often feel so far removed from each other. But when heavy bands give their take on mainstream hits, the results are often really...
Loathe take prog-metalcore to dazzling heights on new single
For all intents and purposes, ambi-directional metal outfit Loathe are giving aggressive music the inspired adrenaline stab it so desperately needs. Today the band are issuing two...
‘American Idiot’ turns 15, but the Green Day punk opera still prevails
Maybe it’s the aroma of stale pizza and potato chips that hangs grease-thick in the air. Perhaps it’s the lighting system, dimmed to an eye-squinting level that...
Kellin Quinn teams up with Fossil Youth to learn that “Nobody’s Happy”
Five years ago, Fossil Youth were part of the hardcore scene in Oklahoma City, powered by a dynamic frontman—vocalist/guitarist Scottie Noonan—and a pretty sweet debut effort, A...
Of Mice & Men have no boundaries for heaviness on ‘EARTHANDSKY’
From boundary-pushing tracks to going back to their roots, Of Mice & Men are celebrating their 10th year as a band with EARTHANDSKY.
A decade in, the members—...
blink-182 made ‘NINE’ a pop-punk record for the next generation—review
In 2011, blink-182 bassist-turned-superdad Mark Hoppus joined a panel of punk pillars in the cast of The Other F Word. The documentary showcased the lives of rock...
Faces of Riot Fest: Frank Iero, iDKHOW, the Damned Things, grandson, more
It’s been nearly a week since Riot Fest celebrated its 15th year with a stacked lineup and legion of fans. Taking over Douglas Park in Chicago, the...
Meet Itch, Serbia’s entry in the world’s modern-rock sweepstakes
Historically, the music world has always been motivated by trends. From fake Madonnas to hip-hop opportunists to the entire metalcore section located next to plumbing supplies at...
10 hilarious “felt emo might delete” videos you need to see
Most of you may recognize Matt Cutshall from his hilarious and viral video series, “felt emo might delete.” His videos have been shared by people everywhere across...
