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10 movies that will make you want to start a band
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) Not only is the fictional band Sex Bob-Omb super relatable, their music is badass. Strap on a guitar and save the world. Wayne’s World (1992) Wayne and Garth might be the stars of this movie, but we’ll never forget Crucial Taunt. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) This mockumentary will […]
17 of the saddest songs ever
Sometimes, a sad song can help us absorb and understand the tragedies in life. Here are 17 songs we think are the saddest ever. Death Cab For Cutie – “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” The perfect combination of romance and rumination, Ben Gibbard’s solo serenade of ominous adoration tugs at the heartstrings and […]
11 things Twenty One Pilots have taught us about fashion
From Hayley Williams-branded hair dye to some of the finest color coordination we’ve seen since My Chemical Romance’s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, here are 11 things Twenty One Pilots have taught us about looking great (without looking try-hard). Wild hair colors, courtesy of Hayley Williams “I think it's awesome that you're a dude that […]
Top 10 times South Park really nailed society
Season 20 of South Park didn’t even try to ease into the chaos—they went full throttle within minutes. But let’s take a minute and let that sit: 20 seasons! That’s pretty incredible. For all the years it has been around, South Park has been making us bust a gut and bawl our eyes out. But […]
10 underground metal bands you need to check out
In today’s popular music, it’s easy to get caught up in all the big names and await their newest releases, and that’s why it’s essential we never forget those who are grinding just as hard without as much support. Here are 10 bands you may not have heard of, but need to check out. 10. […]
10 hidden gems on Netflix
Netflix and chill has become a way of life. But every so often Netflixers get sucked into the vortex of the mainstream. Everyone has seen Breaking Bad, Making A Murderer and Stranger Things, but the binge-facilitating website actually holds a bunch of other great movies and TV shows that tend to get overlooked by the […]
10 up-and-coming bands you need to know from Australia
Sun, surf, wildlife that could kill you—what’s not to love about Australia? Chances are you’ve already heard of some of its more famous acts such as AC/DC, INXS, Tame Impala, and 5 Seconds of Summer. But there’s plenty more musical talent down under than what we’ve already heard. So defo check out this list of […]
10 songs for anyone with an undying love for vampires
Whether you're a vocal vampire person or you instead choose to keep your undying love under wraps, these ten songs are the ideal soundtrack to anyone's obsession for supernatural bloodsuckers. Read more: 10 bands that are actually terrifying Take a scroll through our vampire playlist below, and let us know which track is your favorite in […]
10 bands that are actually terrifying
If you routinely binge-watch horror movie franchises or attend entirely too many haunted house attractions this time of year, you’ll agree that the word “scary” is a relative term. Drafting a list of purportedly terrifying rockers is a significantly blood-covered, slippery slope. Do you put in bands who look all creepy-crawly? Or do you put […]
10 metalcore bands that shaped the scene
Metalcore—a broad term for the raucous genre of music combining metal and hardcore—as we now know it owes a great debt to the groundbreaking bands who first forayed into the style. Today's metalcore simply wouldn't be the same without these 10 excellent forerunners. Check it out. SHAI HULUD Guitarist Matt Fox's “Guild of Misanthropy” has […]
10 classic hardcore bands you need to get into now
Classic hardcore punk sowed the seeds by which today's alternative music blooms. Be it death metal, metalcore, pop-punk or screamo, the current iterations of aggressive rock wouldn't exist without our hardcore forefathers. Here are 10 classic hardcore bands we think you'll love. BLACK FLAG The launch pad for both Keith Morris (now frontman for Off!) […]
If metal sub-genres were Pokèmon
This November marks the release of new Pokèmon games Sun and Moon. That’s seven generations of Pokèmon! Since the ’90s, we’ve come to love Pokèmon of all different types—just like our metal. Metal comes in different styles and from many different backgrounds, so what would happen if we picked Pokèmon to represent those different sounds […]
8 incredible rock covers of hip-hop songs
We all love a good cover song—when it’s done right. Come correct or don’t come at all, as they say. So when an artist steps out of their comfort zone by embracing a different genre entirely and then absolutely smashes it, they deserve our utmost respect. Here are eight of the best rock versions of hip-hop […]
5 artists you can't miss while they're on tour this fall
Summer has officially come to an end, which means a slew of long-awaited album releases and plenty of great fall tours kicking off. There’s a lot happening this fall, which can make it hard to choose. Here are some bands you should definitely catch on the road. Yellowcard It’s hard to believe that 13 years […]
10 songs that will actually scare the hell out of you, ranked
It’s October, and that means pumpkin coffee, costumes, candy and getting creeped the hell out! Just like horror movies, a good horror-filled song can be well-crafted into hitting the right points in us—and by that, I mean a good scream. Whether it’s their instrumental atmosphere or lyrical content, here are 10 songs to send chills […]
These are the best skeletons to star on the big screen
It’s Halloween, and that means it’s time to break out the monsters and enjoy the spoopiest time of the year. Even if you aren’t the biggest fan of horror movies, you can still enjoy the holiday by taking some time to appreciate the boniest members of the haunted family. Pirates Of The Caribbean These skeletons […]
7 major moments in the history of moshing
[Photo by Bryce Hall] We’ve all done it—thrown ourselves into a heaving pit of thrashing bodies at our favorite show, that is. Moshing is an integral part of the live experience at rock shows, and whether you’re still one of the first to pitch into the chaos at gigs, or you prefer to stand and […]
The 12 most underrated horror movies you need to watch this Halloween
While Thanksgiving is ideal for food and Fourth of July is great for fireworks, Halloween is perfect for fear. ‘Tis the season to be scared senseless, as they say. Any horror buff has probably seen The Exorcist a hundred times, but that doesn’t mean they’ve seen it all. Here are 12 not-so-classic horror films to […]
Nine things you were obsessed with in the 2000s
The scene is constantly evolving, and while some things will forever be frozen in time on your long-lost Myspace profile, there are a few popular items that may have escaped your memory. Read on for a nostalgia-filled trip down memory lane. Skelanimals These adorable dead pets became even cooler once they were endorsed by everyone […]
10 bands your parents probably hated if you grew up in the 2000s
Chances are if you grew up in the scene in the early 2000s, your parents put up with a lot. From blasting punk music until 2 a.m. to wearing waaaay too much eyeliner to school, your parents “just didn’t understand!!!” Here are 10 bands we bet they couldn’t stand—which only made you love the music […]
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