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Post-hardcore is especially rich in concept albums. Perhaps that’s because the immense vocal palette—from tender crooning to raw screaming—lends itself to expressing emotions. The music similarly matches. Sure, metalcore can deliver crushing breakdowns, but it rarely gets as intimate as this companion genre. There’s also the fact that the high-pitched singing elicits desperation so often […]

What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Post-hardcore broke out as a movement in a huge way during the first decade of the 2000s while shaping how people view the genre today. Countless others had pioneered the genre throughout the ’80s and ’90s, but bands such as Glassjaw, At The Drive-In and Boysetsfire helped push it to new heights. Take a look […]

The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]

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 […]

Boston melodic hardcore act Defeater scheduled a handful of Fall tour dates and Born Of Osiris will be touring with Bad Omens, Spite and more this summer. Plus, the Faim are headed on a summer European tour following some dates in their native Australia. Check out the tour announcements you might have missed this week below! 1. Defeater – Fall Midwest Tour 2019 Hitting […]

In a new Facebook post shared earlier this afternoon, the Amity Affliction have announced that Defeater drummer Joe Longobardi will officially be joining the band on a “full-time basis.” The news follows the recent departure of the band’s last drummer Ryan Burt, who left the band after they revealed that Burt had “been fighting some mental demons of […]

AltPress are exclusively premiering the latest entry from Bridge Nine Records—a split EP between Alcoa (Defeater frontman Derek Archambault's alt-country band) and Midwestern indie arrivals Choir Vandals. On the former's side, there are two previously unreleased B-sides from 2015's Parlour Tricks, while the Vandals offer two new tracks to follow their own EPs. PRE-ORDERS (OUT NOV. 4): […]

German quintet Burning Down Alaska have teamed up with AltPress to premiere the video for their new single “Blossom.” The band released a statement about the track being inspired by the challenges they faced during this past year. “The last year changed our lives in a way we would've never imagined. Mostly for the better, […]

Defeater just dropped a surprise seven-inch via Epitaph Records, including bonus tracks “Still & True” and “Let Me Down”. This release is limited to 1,000 copies on blue vinyl, shipping now. You can snag a copy here. Read More: Basement announce tour with Defeater, Turnstile  

Basement will embark on a headlining tour in April of next year. Turnstile, Defeater and Colleen Green are set to serve as support. VIP tickets are on sale now, while general admission will go live this coming Friday, December 4 at 12 p.m. local time. A full list of dates and locations can be found […]

Defeater have parted ways with their long-time guitarist Jay Maas. In an official statement from the group, both personal and creative differences are cited as reasons for the departure. Read all of what they had to say below. This news comes not even two months after the release of Defeater’s latest studio album, Abandoned. Read […]

Boston hardcore band Defeater are sharing a brand new music video for their Abandoned single, “Divination.” You can view the visuals below, via Substream Magazine. Abandoned, which was released through Epitaph Records on August 28, can be purchased now through the band's webstore. Defeater frontman Derek Archambault says of the single and its video, “‘Divination’ picks up where we last left […]

Ahead of its official release this Friday, August 28 through Epitaph Records, Boston hardcore band Defeater are streaming their fourth LP, Abandoned, in full. You can stream the emotionally intense, 10-track effort below. Pre-orders for Abandoned are still available through the band's webstore. Read more: Four Year Strong, Defeater, Expire, Superheaven, more announce tour  In support […]

On August 28, Boston hardcore act Defeater will release their fourth studio album, Abandoned, through Epitaph Records. Today, the band is sharing a new single, titled “Unanswered,” with a video (via Noisey) that features a black and white array of performance footage from the band's various stops around the world, along with a few shots of […]

Defeater will release their new studio album, Abandoned, August 28 on Epitaph. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) “One of the threads running through this record is how people sometimes look for the answers to their problems in the darkest places,” shares frontman Derek Archambault. Read more: Defeater sign to Epitaph You can check out a video […]

Four Year Strong have announced that they will embark on a headlining tour this fall. Support on select dates will come from Expire, Superheaven, Speak Low If You Speak Love, My Iron Lung and Elder Brother. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. FYS will be out in support of their self-titled album, […]

The Saddest Landscape have entered the studio with Defeater's Jay Maas to begin work on what will be their fifth full-length album. Fans looking to stay up to date with the band can subscribe to their mailing list. Feature: The Saddest Landscape’s “In Love With The Sound” The Saddest Landscape are comprised of Andy Maddox (Vocals/Guitars), Aaron […]