concept album

10 track-to-track transitions that pulled the entire album together

No lie, there’s no greater experience than listening to an album that flows perfectly all the way through. But when the songs transition so seamlessly you barely even notice the track change… Well, that’s just unparalleled bliss. Admittedly, we now live in an age of instant gratification in which we’re conditioned to shuffle and skip […]

Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album

Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]

10 of the best multi-album concept narratives of all time

Is there anything better than a good concept album? How about a concept series? These multi-album narratives are few and far between. After all, they require an immense amount of thought and dedication. But we’d argue that the outcome has to be worth it. Read more: See how Black Veil Brides’ concept album came to life […]

10 long scene songs that were worth the extra storage space on your iPod

Remember the days when an eight-minute song felt like a gift sent by the alt-rock gods? Back when we had to buy music by the track, and not through a monthly subscription, these long ones were like a gold mine.  Of course, times have changed since our iPod-centric scene years. Now, we’ve got the bulk […]

16 things about ‘Black Parade’ even My Chemical Romance probably forgot

It’s that time of year again where we realize how old we are when we remember The Black Parade was released. In the years since, My Chemical Romance’s rock opera has been immortalized as one of the greatest emo concept albums of all time, with its hidden Easter eggs and the complex universe built around […]

Top 10 concept albums worth immersing yourself in

Diving into the meaning behind a band’s lyrics can offer a glimpse into what influences an artist. However, sometimes an album with a fully realized vision driving it can reveal things you never knew. Whether it’s the inspiration a band draw from in their word choice or some historical background you didn’t know about a […]

The Architects launch Indiegogo campaign for comic book and concept album

Kansas City's the Architects have launched an Indiegogo campaign for their upcoming album, Border Wars, which is to be released in a series of five episodes that will include both comics and music. Read more about their new effort and where the $10,000 they're asking for through their campaign will be going, below then scroll down to […]

Silverstein release "Stand Amid The Roar" lyric video

Silverstein have released a new video for the song “Stand Amid The Roar.” The song is the first single from Silverstein's recently-announced concept album, This Is How The Wind Shifts, which is set for release through Hopeless Records on February 5. “Stand Amid The Roar” is the first track on the album, which features 14 […]