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We Came As Romans on the tragedy and tribute that shaped Darkbloom

We Came As Romans are continuing to persevere with their latest album, Darkbloom. Frontman Dave Stephens details its creation and paying tribute to Kyle Pavone.

Brand of Sacrifice unveil their post-holiday wish list, from God of War to kitty bottle holders

The holidays are right around the corner, and for us, that means stocking up on all the latest merch. If you’re short on gift ideas this season, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. From comfy kicks and bold jewelry to page-turner books and the coolest variants for your vinyl-loving dad, these artists put together […]

Alternative Press presents a When We Were Young photo special + the ultimate holiday shopping guide

From fashion to music, AP is giving you the ultimate holiday gift guide in our Winter 2022 issue. Plus, see exclusive photos from When We Were Young Festival.

Catch We Came As Romans, Billie Eilish and more on the road

This is Tour Guide, a weekly recap of the concert news fans don’t want to miss. From We Came As Romans to Billie Eilish, check out who’s coming to a city near you.

We Came As Romans release “Darkbloom” reimagined by Brand Of Sacrifice—listen

We Came As Romans have released “Darkbloom” reimagined by Brand Of Sacrifice. In addition, the bands collaborated on a limited “Darkbloom” merch collection. The collection drops April 22 at midnight. Read more: The new wave of deathcore is expanding the possibilities of what the genre can be We Came As Romans spoke about the collaboration […]

The new wave of deathcore is expanding the possibilities of what the genre can be

In 2022, breakdowns, pig squeals and gutturals are back in fashion. After years spent lying dormant, deathcore has roared back into life, setting TikTok alight and enjoying a commercial and cultural relevance unlike anything it has had within the past decade.  But even though it might seem like the clock’s wound back 15 years, musical […]

Brand Of Sacrifice drop “Enemy” with Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain

Canadian deathcore group Brand Of Sacrifice have dropped a new single, “Enemy.” The track features guest vocals from Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain and was accompanied by a short film created and scored by the band. The band expertly create sonic settings for each moment of the short film. The visual begins with a symphonic opening, matching […]

Brand Of Sacrifice knew 'Lifeblood' needed to be released independently

Through their knack for catchy breakdowns entering the depths of low-tone heaviness, dizzying technicality and piercing sharp tones, Brand Of Sacrifice carved a unique path with an endless array of sounds and possibilities. With the arrival of their sophomore album, Lifeblood, the Toronto deathcore band have solidified their stance after propelling their brutal sound to […]

21 underrated deathcore albums that deserve more credit than they got

Deathcore is one of metal’s most maligned and misunderstood subgenres. That makes it sound a hell of a lot like a teenager, but it’s actually approaching adulthood if it’s not already there. (That all depends on when you think it started.) In honor of its growth into an exciting boundary breaker, here are 21 albums […]

10 new songs you need to hear from Tilian, Wolf Alice, Brand Of Sacrifice and more

From metal to rap to indie, there’s something for everyone in all the new music released this week. Waterparks started a new era, and Denzel Curry announced a feature-stacked remix album. You will definitely want to keep your eye on these new songs from new and old favorites alike. Check them out below. Read more: […]

10 up-and-coming deathcore bands to watch in 2020

Deathcore has had a resurgence in the last couple of years, with veteran acts such as Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder and Carnifex putting out top-notch albums in 2019 and up-and-coming bands showing a new pack is here to build the next movement in the genre. Including a wider range of influences, young bands are […]