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15 bands who are crucial to the history of noise music

When it initially blasted into the world from New York’s Lower East Side almost concurrently with punk in 1977, it was dubbed no wave. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau referred to it as “skronk,” an onomatopoeia based around the general guitar sound. He uncharitably dubbed its ’80s practitioners “pigfucker” bands. This writer’s personal name for […]

10 ‘American Horror Story’ quotes that would also work as emo song titles

After over a year spent speculating what it may bring for us, we’re finally getting news on the 10th installment of American Horror Story. As confirmed by Ryan Murphy, the next season is titled Double Feature and will follow two storylines, “One by the sea, one by the sand…” If the Instagram announcement gave you some weird “You Be […]

11 unforgettable music moments in ‘American Horror Story’

American Horror Story has used incidental music to great effect over its nine-year history, creating some truly unforgettable moments with a touch of songs both familiar and unusual. From characters covering classics to obscure melodies warning when danger is coming, music is never far from an important scene. We know you’re bingeing all nine seasons […]

Hear Michael Bohn return to the mic with new band the Villa

Former members of Issues, Woe, Is Me, Secrets and Nightmares are joining together to shape a new band called the Villa from the ashes of their past musical venture, WildHeart. Following WildHeart’s disbandment a little over a year after they formed, vocalist Michael Bohn (Issues, Woe, Is Me) along with guitarists Kevin Hanson (Woe, Is Me) and Turner Wood (Nightmares) brought bassist Michael Owens […]

Top 10 ‘American Horror Story’ plot twists we’re still thinking about

American Horror Story doesn’t go easy on its fans. If there’s a way to make your jaw drop to the floor, make you sick to your stomach or make you cry your eyes out, you can bet producer Ryan Murphy and co. have tried it. If isolation’s driving you crazy and you need to relive […]

Evan Peters ‘American Horror Story’ roles, ranked

It’s official: American Horror Story regular Evan Peters is back for season 10 this fall. After taking a year off due to “a full-on burnout” before 1984, we discovered last month that he would be returning this year along with original star Sarah Paulson. While we’re all working from home under quarantine (Apocalypse saw this […]

Can you guess the Bayside album from a single lyric?

Bayside broke out of the New York City alternative scene in the early 2000s with the release of their debut album, Sirens And Condolences. Since then, the band have released seven more albums, packed full of fantastic one-liners and the classic Anthony Raneri vocals that we all love.  In honor of their debut album turning […]

‘American Horror Story’ seasons ranked worst to best

No one expected that when American Horror Story premiered in 2011 from the co-creators of the musical hit series Glee, it would turn into an iconic horror anthology. Yet, eight years later, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have us gripping the edge of our seats in anticipation for the ninth season, 1984, which based on […]

PVRIS snake their way through a cult in “Death Of Me” video

PVRIS have finally released their sinister new video for “Death of Me,” the band’s first single from their upcoming album.  Earlier this week, the band announced the video was coming after quite a few teasers.  Read more: Lil Wayne walks off stage, reportedly quits blink-182 tour Back in October, PVRIS vocalist Lynn Gunn mentioned the […]

Bring Me The Horizon’s cryptic album teasing has reached the US

Bring Me The Horizon are seemingly announcing a new album by recruiting cult members, and it’s reached the U.S. A few days ago, there was a billboard in central London asking fans “Do you wanna start a cult with me?” featuring the Bring Me The Horizon logo and a phone number for Mantra. Read more: […]

Group of metalheads mistaken for suicide cult, "rescued" by police

[Photo by: Pexels] A gathering of metal music lovers in Scotland was recently mistaken for a suicide cult and reportedly “rescued” by police after their group was erroneously linked with a possible kidnapping by a passerby, as covered by the NME. Read more: The album cover that's flipping metalheads out A “full-scale rescue operation” was launched […]

Bayside release music video for “Time Has Come”

Bayside have released a music video for the song “Time has Come.” The track is taken from the band’s brand new album, Cult, which is out today via Hopeless Records. Watch the video below, and let us know what you think.   You can stream Cult in its entirety here.  Bayside will be headlining the […]

Bayside stream full album, ‘Cult’

Bayside are currently streaming their new album, Cult, in full on the Hopeless Records YouTube account. The album is available for pre-order now and will be released on February 18 via Hopeless Records. Stream the album below, and tell us what you think in the comments. Additionally, the band have been releasing a series of studio […]

Bayside release ‘Cult’ webisode #3 with guitarist Jack O’Shea

Bayside have released their third webisode, taking you behind the creative process for their sixth studio album, Cult. This episode focuses on guitarist Jack O’Shea. “It’s a clear progression form our last record,” O’Shea says, “without really straying from the path, in the sense that it sounds like a Bayside record.” Watch the third webisode […]

Bayside premiere 'Cult' webisode #2 with Anthony Raneri

Bayside are gearing up to release their new album Cult on February 18 via Hopeless Records. In the webisodes, the band take you inside their sixth album's creation. Check out part two with frontman Anthony Raneri below and part one with bassist Nick Ghanbarian on APTV! Cult is now available to pre-order. Catch the band on the Great American Cult Tour this […]