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10 alternative covers that might be better than the original songs

Is there anything better than hearing one of your favorite bands cover an old-school hit? Or put an alternative spin on that “guilty pleasure” song you’ve secretly been jamming to for weeks? New renditions often improve on originals by expanding and elevating their sound. And while debating which version is best is often a subjective […]

Parkway Drive and Royal Blood members collab with Architects on new LP

If you’re completely crushed about 2020 and are in a complete state of anguish about what the world is going to be like Nov. 3, be strong. Next year, British post-metalcore unit Architects will be delivering their ninth studio album, For Those That Wish To Exist on Epitaph. Slated for release Feb 26, it’s the follow-up […]

See Architects return in the ominous new video for “Animals”

It’s been nearly two years since we last heard new music from Architects. Now, they are back with their hard-hitting new single “Animals.” As well, Architects have subtly confirmed their next album is on the way. Read more: It looks like Tom Felton has a ‘Harry Potter’ reunion in the works 2018’s Holy Hell was […]

Metallica fan plays “Don’t Tread on Me” to scare away wild cougar

One Metallica fan used one of the band’s songs to combat a wild animal and it turns out, it actually worked.  Canadian woman Dee Gallant recently discussed an encounter she had with a cougar and how she used heavy metal to save herself.  Read more: Tom Morello announces Fall Offensive solo tour dates in North […]

World’s gothest penguin may be the only one in existence

A week ago, an all-black Emperor penguin was captured for the first time by the BBC. According to Newsweek, the creature may be the rarest of its species. Aside from only a few white feathers, the penguin is entirely black, making it the most goth bird in all of Antarctica. Read more: BMTH guitarist created horror […]

Andy Biersack wins Best Voice for Animals at 2018 Libby Awards

Andy Biersack wins Best Voice for Animals at this year’s 13th annual peta2 Libby Awards, the youth division of PETA recognizing the Black Veil Brides frontman and Sinatra-channeling solo artist alongside other entertainers such as Bella Thorne and Disney Channel star Dove Cameron as influential forces for animal rights in 2018. Biersack, also known as […]

Top 10 most metal anime theme songs, ranked

As anime becomes increasingly popular worldwide, attention needs to be paid not only to the shows themselves, but to their soundtracks. While there are plenty of wonderful anime theme songs of various genres, there is a notable metal presence. Unlike most domestic TV shows, the Japanese don’t shy away from screams, growls and rampaging guitar […]

10 times animals and music united to make everything seem okay

It’s basically a scientific fact that animals can make just about anything better. Need proof? Go ahead and try to watch a video of a pug slaying the drums on Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” without smiling. We dare you. “Enter Pugman” There are no words to illustrate how amazing this really is. You just have to […]

Alternative Pets: 14 musicians and their critter companions

They can’t stop instagramming them, and we can’t stop freezing in our news-perusing tracks to “d’aww” at them. Everyone loves a list of adorable animals (and if you don’t, you might be a sociopath so please don’t come anywhere near us.) So here is another cute critters roundup, given the AP treatment to showcase both […]