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Comeback Kid have released their long-awaited seventh studio album, Heavy Steps. The album is out via Nuclear Blast Records.  Heavy Steps is the band’s first release in nearly five years since their 2017 record Outsider. It finds the band treading into heavier ground sonically and upping the production value, all while retaining their signature brand of metallic hardcore paired with anthemic choru

When Toronto hardcore artist DoFlame, also known as Mateo Naranjo has a vision, he “moves everything else to the side” until it manifests.  His new song, “All Out,” which comes alongside a new visual, perfectly encapsulates the artist’s ambition. Read more: Hear from Senses Fail... Read More ...

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...

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...

This year, blessing show-deprived fans with longer releases was a much-needed effort. And metalcore bands made far-reaching full-length debuts. They opened a new era by bringing it back to hardcore punk, putting a fresh spin on the golden years or shaking it up with contemporary influences...

In times when life feels like it’s becoming too much, change and reflection are necessary to keep moving forward. With that idea in mind, Counterparts guitarist Alex Re joined bassist Eric Bazinet, drummer Matt Soliveri and guitarist Steve Travale for a new emo project: You Will Always. As the re...

Business owners and employees across the world have been navigating the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic that has put many out of work. Venues are no different as shows have been canceled and postponed since March. Now, with 90% of independent venues fearing they’ll never reopen if the shutdown continues past 6 months, artists such as Dave Grohl and Billie Eilish are banding together w

Although Christian metalcore band For Today have been broken up for a few years now, their vocalist Mattie Montgomery is getting the attention of bands still involved in the music scene with a crappy opinion. Montgomery made a post on Twitter comparing abortions to Adolf Hitler and a lot of people are rightfully calling him out for saying that. Read Mo...

Sick guitar solos and wicked beats are cool. But drop an obtuse sample from a movie into your jam and we'll perk up immediately. That's what we were thinking when we put this list together.  Our list of 10 songs with iconic movie samples should keep the celluloid rockers among you amused. Or ...

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 playlists. However, t...

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 people who feel rejected by mainstream music’s hard-focus

Sampling in music has been a popular practice since the ’70s, mainly in the hip-hop world to recycle old drum beats. Over the years, it’s become an essential element in music, with artists using samples ranging from movie scenes to voicemails. Many ba...

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. F...

One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. Whil...

Metalcore act Varials are dropping their sophomore album In Darkness tomorrow, but before then they're giving fans a taste of the new record through the title track. "In Darkness" arrives alongside a new music video featuring glitchy visuals to back the aggressive breakdowns. Read More: Refuse... Read More ...

Stick To Your Guns are currently on tour with Counterparts, Terror, Sanction and Year of the Knife, but they're still working away at new tunes. The tour package has come together for a split EP between the five bands with Stick To Your Guns dropping a new song titled "Dove and Fist." Read More: 'Stra... Read More ...

Canadian hardcore heroes Counterparts premiere the ominously peppy new song "Selfishly I Sink" today at Stereogum. The fresh tune's from the group's upcoming EP Private Room, out Sept. 7 via Pure Noise. Hear it below. Read more: See the new Taco Bell drink that's perfect for fall The EP release — coming after the band's 2017 album You're Not You Anymore — contains three new songs, of wh

It's a very good day to be a Counterparts fan. Read more: Counterparts encounter ‘You’re Not You Anymore’-themed onion ring Earlier today (July 20,) the band announced their new EP Private Room, out Sept. 7, a new tour with some pretty ...