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Hawthorne Heights announce upcoming album with single "Constant Dread"

Hawthorne Heights have announced that their eighth full-length, The Rain Just Follows Me, will arrive Sept. 10 via Pure Noise Records. Ahead of the release, the band shared a new single, “Constant Dread,” featuring Counterparts’ Brendan Murphy. Read more: 15 tracks produced by Billy Martin from Good Charlotte The 11-track album was produced by Grammy-winner […]

23 Canadian bands Silverstein's Shane Told knows will keep the scene alive

If we had to pick one band from Canada keeping the scene alive, it would have to be Silverstein. No question. The post-hardcore band show no signs of slowing down after 10 albums over the course of two full decades and have influenced countless other people to start a career in music. Here’s to 20 […]

See why MGK’s opinion on musician footwear is sparking a discussion

It looks like Machine Gun Kelly has sparked quite the debate about Warped Tour and “appropriate” punk rock stage attire. This week, the Tickets To My Downfall performer opened up about why artists in the rock industry shouldn’t wear “comfortable shoes” onstage. Of course, many musicians have now shared their thoughts on the rapper’s opinions. […]

Here are the live performance streams to watch this week

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]

Top 20 hardcore bands with deeply inspirational lyrics

Hardcore bands are often praised for heavy instrumentals, but their lyrics are equally as important to the music quality. The artists working in this genre have often gone through life experiences leading them toward this type of music, and expressing their emotions in their lyrics reflects their skills in capturing the sentiment of so many […]

Counterparts focus on growth versus change on their latest album

From their debut album, Prophets, to their latest release, Nothing Left To Love, Counterparts have always been brazenly upfront with both their fans and critics. The group have seen lineup changes and wild nights together, but the one thing that’s remained consistent is their sound and goal as a collective unit. Frontman Brendan Murphy chatted […]