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Last fall, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo confirmed the band have finished work on their fourth studio album. Now, they’re back with their first piece of new music this year. On Friday, they returned with their explosive new single "Devastation." ...

Nothing grabs listeners' attention like a good diss track. After all, it's pretty much human nature to tap into any source of drama one can find. Eminem's been on a roll with the tactic. The rapper made headlines after taking a jab at Machine Gun Kelly on his 2018 album, Kamikaze. Now...

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...

It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for being organized, creative, efficient, independent and charitable. Virgos are earth signs, which means they are also grounded and well adjusted. In the mus...

Heavy metal has long been a scene of tackling societal issues, and political stances are frequently taken by songwriters in the genre. While it’s undeniable that some have created issues, most notably the black-metal community’s tendency to lean into neo-Nazi ideals, countless musicians are working to confront systemic racism through their songs. Take a loo...

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

Since the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, a large number of protests have occurred not just across the United States, but other parts of the world as well. A number of artists have put their words into actions and have taken to helping out on the front lines of the protests.  ...

Earlier today, reports of a healthcare expert explaining that live concerts likely won't be happening until late into 2021 came out and in response to that, members of Issues and Palisades are discussing how streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music aren't doing enough to financially help the artists who make it possible for them to even earn money. Issues bassist Skyler Acord tweeted... Rea

Dance Gavin Dance have announced they are rescheduling their intended spring dates for early August. The new start date will be Aug 4 in Seattle, with the tour ending at Swanfest, Sept. 12 at Papa Murphy's Park in Sacramento, California. This is the first news of new DGD dates since the coronavirus pandemic put a moratorium on live concerts in the U...

As metalcore took over as the most prominent subgenre within metal, the new wave of bands became increasingly younger, and now nü metal is the new nostalgia. Instead of bands looking to the ’80s and early ’90s for influence, late ’90s and early 2000s rap metal has become the old-school influence for metalcore bands as an increasing amount are incorporating elements from bands such as Korn, Slipkno

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, 41, has passed away today following a helicopter crash in Calabasas. At least three other passengers were on board, and there are no survivors, according to TMZ. The outlet reports Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore and Orange Coast College basketball coach John Altobelli were also killed in the crash. TMZ ...

Mesmerizing and motivating musician Halsey is no stranger to our scene, often citing the Maine, Bring Me The Horizon and Panic! At The Disco as some of her favorite bands. She’s never been ashamed of her alternative roots, which makes her our favorite emo scene queen.  ...

Last month, Dance Gavin Dance celebrated finishing their next studio album with a stacked tour announcement. At the time, Animals As Leaders, Veil Of Maya, and Royal Coda were announced as support with one more act to be unveiled at a later date. This ...

The entire music community is mourning the death of rapper Juice WRLD,  aka Jarad Anthony Higgins.  The 21-year-old rapper was reported dead on Sunday via TMZ.  Read more: Juice WRLD dies at age 21 after suffering seizure in Chicago airport Higgins was on a private jet from California to Chicago. Once landing ...

Slam Dunk announced the third wave of artists joining the lineup for next year's festival, including Movements, Reel Big Fish, Comeback Kid and more. In September, the festival announced the first set of artists with acts such as Don Broco, State Champs, and Four Year Strong. Read more:...

With fall already upon us, it’s time to start thinking about dressing warmer. If you’re looking to add a little kick to your closet or you’re simply looking for fall outfit inspiration, look no further. See how some of your favorite artists and musicians are stepping up their fashion game and check out how you can incorporate these band-inspired looks into your wardrobe this season. Read more: Att

There’s no better time than Halloween to dress to impress (or terrify) your family and friends. Whether you’re donning a full face of makeup for a spooky skeleton or drawing inspiration from your favorite band, there’s really no wrong way to embrace Halloween costumes. Check out how...

“We want this album to be a beautiful oblivion for everybody,” Issues vocalist Tyler Carter explains as he’s navigating his way through traffic. The passion and excitement in his voice over their forthcoming record, Beautiful Oblivion, is something that can only be compared to the thrill of listening to the album for the first time. Edgy pop, hard-h...

Following a lineup change, dealing with being broke and struggling with self-doubt, all eyes were on Issues as fans eagerly awaited their return to the scene. With various factors playing against them, many wondered what Beautiful Oblivion would entail for the future of the Atlanta band...

Issues are well aware of how anxious we all are for Beautiful Oblivion to drop. To give us our fix a little earlier, the band will be conducting a live stream of the entire album ahead of its release Oct. 4. Check out all the details below! Read mo...