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Here are the 15 best metalcore breakdowns of 2020 so far

In modern metalcore, the generic breakdown as we know it seems to be close to extinction. But the way you recognize a good one remains unchanged—it’s when you sense the ultimate release of anticipation approaching, yet it still catches you by surprise. Hold your breath and get ready to headbang to some of the best […]

Watch Volumes glitch through LA in their brutal new single "Pixelate"

After teasing it on the awesome Fearless At Home live-stream event, Volumes just dropped their second single “Pixelate.”  “Pixelate” is the second new track that Volumes have dropped since announcing the return of former vocalist Michael Barr with the track “holywater.”  Read More: Hear Billie Eilish get a heavy twist from Anthrax and Suicidal Tendencies Barr […]

Volumes talk hip-hop and metal’s intersection on Vengeance tour

Volumes reintroduced original co-vocalist Micheal Barr back into the fold with the release of their most recent single “holywater” to the delight of longtime fans. The band are planning to drop a new full-length at some point in 2020, but before then, Barr will be hitting the road with Volumes for the first time since […]

Volumes welcome back Michael Barr for first song in 5 years “holywater”

Volumes just dropped a new track off of their upcoming album on Fearless Records. The new song is called “holywater.” The other big announcement is that original vocalist Michael Barr has rejoined the band after a five-year absence. Barr left the band in 2015, with the band citing that it was due to them traveling […]

Fall Out Boy share behind-the-scenes look at new music video and other news you might have missed

[Photo by: Oso Oso/Nick Karp] Watch new music videos from Forest Blakk, Lo Moon and Abraskadabra—plus, don’t miss Michael Barr on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Fan’s attempted onstage selfie with Converge goes horribly wrong 1. Fall Out Boy release new behind-the-scenes video for “Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)” Fall […]

Michael Barr debuts dark, poppy single “Dark Kid,” comments on Volumes

Former Volumes vocalist Michael Barr took the leap from heavy music to something that’ll make you feel simultaneously melancholic and ready for a late night in the city. In the summer of 2016, Barr shared his Back Home EP, giving us all a glimpse into his new creative reality. “Run” and “Fence” followed at the […]

Volumes Feud With Michael Barr/Gus Farias Accusations—statement

According to a report from RockFeed, it seems that Volumes had a pretty rocky weekend. Current vocalist Gus Farias and ex-vocalist Michael Barr got into a heated Twitter discussion regarding drugs, jealousy and their past relationship with each other over the weekend, and it was quite rough. After Gus Farias targeted Barr with a tweet […]

The 10 most underrated releases of 2016 (so far)

Better Weather – With Confidence “We’ll Be Okay”   With Confidence are currently making waves out on the Vans Warped Tour right now by blessing crowds with music from Better Weather. Signed to Hopeless Records, the young Australian band have toured relentlessly and played shows with acts such as You Me At Six, Tonight Alive, […]