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Top 50 metal songs from the past 20 years
Metal has come a long way across the past two decades. From breaking away from the ’90s nü-metal boom into the new wave of American heavy metal and the shift to metalcore, deathcore and hardcore taking over once that scene started to fizzle out, there have been a ton of developments from bands both old […]
Between The Buried And Me playing two sets on upcoming tour
Prog metal masters Between The Buried And Me have announced a 20th-anniversary tour today (January 13) and they’ll be performing two separate sets each night. Their first set will consist of songs from across their entire career while the second sees the band performing The Great Misdirect in its entirety. Read More: The 1975 delay ‘Notes On A Conditional […]
10 metal bands who drastically changed their sound successfully
Changing up your sound as a band can be really hit or miss with how the results turn out. Some acts have seen huge success from doing so, while others have been completely trashed by not only their fanbase but the music community as a whole. Still, bands making a big adjustment to their sound […]
Ice Nine Kills drop limited shirt supporting Australia wildfire relief fund
Ice Nine Kills have joined numerous musicians in fundraising to help put an end to the Australian wildfires plaguing the country. The band is currently selling a horror-inspired t-shirt featuring a kangaroo dressed as Freddy Krueger with all proceeds going towards Australia’s relief efforts. Read More: Oscars 2020 ceremony to air without a host again […]
Memphis May Fire singer Matty Mullins starts work on new music for 2020
Memphis May Fire are beginning to work on new music following the release of their sixth full-length album Broken. The band’s followup to their 2018 release is in the creation process now according to an Instagram post from frontman Matty Mullins. Read More: ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ house is hosting overnight screenings Mullins posted a photo […]
Asking Alexandria drop deluxe self-titled album with demos and more
Asking Alexandria are releasing a deluxe version of their self-titled album on its second anniversary including demos, remixes, live tracks and more. Dubbed LP5 DLX, the deluxe release is celebrating the highly successful record as the band continue working on their followup. Read More: Freddie Mercury portrayal inspired Rami Malek’s Bond villain The deluxe version of the […]
Volumes vocalist says he was fired from the band "for personal bullshit"
Metalcore band Volumes have now parted ways with their vocalist Gus Farias. The band have yet to share a statement on the departure but Farias posted a video on his Instagram claiming he “did not quit.” Read More: Andrew McMahon reacts to Target allegedly ripping off lyrics for pillow “I just want to make it […]
14 metalcore songs you probably forgot about
The true golden era of metalcore can—and will—be debated until the end of time, but the years between 2006 and 2011 were a notable period for our scene. Heavy music progressed into something that resonated with so many people. Aggressive verses, soaring choruses and, of course, outrageous, scene-shattering breakdowns ruled our speakers. It’s hard to […]
Teeth (Hundred Suns, ex-Every Time I Die) debut “Filth” video—watch
Today AltPress is premiering the video for “Filth,” the latest from impeccably pedigreed metal/noisecore trio, Teeth. It’s the follow-up to their previous single, “Destroyer,” the perfect soundtrack for your next skeletal dislocation. Teeth are frontman Blake Prince (Anniversary, Straight Reads The Line), guitarist Chris LeMasters (ex-Dead And Divine, Hundred Suns) and drummer Ryan Leger (ex-Every […]
Heart Of Jordan convey the self-hatred of addiction in “Echoes Still Remain”—watch
Metalcore isn’t dead. It just needs to manifest its rage more convincingly. To that end, Heart Of Jordan have the drive and passion to conjure high-decibel fury. Today, AltPress is premiering Heart Of Jordan’s new video, “Echoes Still Remain.” “Lyrically, the song is about the struggles of trying to help an addict stop the vicious […]
Scarlett O’Hara have returned to bring the metalcore party to 20ninescene
Loyal metalcore stans will undoubtedly remember the power of Scarlett O’Hara, the south Texas outfit who made a wicked record (Lost In Existence) for the mighty Rise Records label in 2010. When the band were released from their Rise contract, they decided to disband on good terms. Then in 2017, Scarlett O’Hara—guitarists Logan Burns and […]
Parkway Drive reveal trailer for 'Viva The Underdogs' documentary
Australian metalcore act Parkway Drive have proven they’re willing to work for success and they’re highlighting that in a new documentary. The band are releasing a trailer for a new documentary, Viva The Underdogs, focusing on their story and coinciding with a new tour for January. Read More: Motionless In White flex stage setup in live-shot “Undead Ahead […]
Motionless In White flex stage setup in live-shot "Undead Ahead 2" video
Halloween may be over for most people, but Motionless In White are keeping the spooky vibes going with their new music video for “Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride.” The new video shows clips of the band performing live while pulling out all of the stops with their various stage props used throughout their […]
The Word Alive redefine their sound on "Burning Your World Down"
The Word Alive haven’t dropped new music since last year’s Violent Noise, but the wait for more material is over with “Burning Your World Down.” The band dropped the new single as they prepare to release their sixth overall full-length record in 2020. Read More: Ice Nine Kills discuss their onstage attire’s horror movie motifs Frontman Telle […]
12 albums that formed metalcore in the early 2000s
In the early 2000s, a swath of new bands emerged across the states. They started a new wave of American heavy metal and inspired the sound we know metalcore to have today. While many of the bands from that time are gone or have drastically shifted their sound, the albums that dropped around then are […]
Beartooth release 'Disease' deluxe edition with exclusive songs
Metalcore act Beartooth released their third overall full-length, Disease, last year and now they’re offering up a deluxe edition on clear splatter vinyl. The new variation on the record will be limited to 1,000 copies and arrives next month. Read More: Highly Suspect deliver pissed off new track “Canals” The deluxe edition of the album will be […]
Varials drop heavy beatdown track "In Darkness" along with video
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: Refused release heavy new anti-capitalist track “Economy Of Death” The new song, premiering on Decibel, is […]
Gideon worship beatdown riffs on new track "Bite Down"
Christian metalcore crew Gideon are ramping up towards their upcoming album Out Of Control but first the band are back with a new track. The band dropped “Bite Down” today and it’s jammed full of hard and heavy beatdown riffs. Read More: Code Orange team with rappers Injury Reserve, JPEGMAFIA for “HPNGC” The band took a […]
Norma Jean follow a tribal cult in new "[Mind Over Mind]" video
After dropping their noisy new track “[Mind Over Mind]” last month, Norma Jean are giving us a new video for the song. The band’s latest video follows a cult preparing a human sacrifice spliced between shots of the band performing in a rundown house. Read More: Billie Eilish makes history as “bad guy” snags No. 1 […]
CONVERSATION rock gritty live set in new “I Can Play The Outlaw” video
Their booming sound matches a heated debate rather than a CONVERSATION, but one of the latest promising post-hardcore acts won’t need more than a few words to convince you of their greatness. The band are teaming up with AP to do just that, showing off their new track, “I Can Play The Outlaw,” along with […]
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