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20 black musicians throwing down in hardcore and metalcore
As protests against police brutality rage on in the United States and across the world, we’re turning to music as a way to understand our emotions. The anger and sadness that comes with looking directly at how police and society as a whole have been treating the black community is something to embrace and channel […]
10 songs you can learn to play from your favorite bands
The current state of the world has left us with a lot of free time on our hands, and apparently the same goes for some of our favorite bands. Because they can’t go on tour or record live in a studio with other artists, they’ve gotten creative with different livestream performances to keep fans entertained. One […]
Here are the live performance streams to watch this week
We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options on Netflix and Hulu, as well as music […]
9 bands who’ve had success with multiple vocalists
Changing band members can have a huge effect on the music, but swapping vocalists can be considerably more detrimental. While a singer’s voice can make or break a band, some have managed to maintain successful careers with multiple vocalists and even improve their sound through a shake-up in the vocal department. Take a look below […]
Epicenter 2020 lineup has Papa Roach, I Prevail, more joining Metallica
Epicenter is back and louder than ever with the release of its 2020 festival lineup. The three-day music festival features an enormous array of top rock groups performing on four different stages. As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020, with Epicenter being the first. They […]
Thousand Below explain their change in sound on ‘Gone In Your Wake’
Post-hardcore newcomers Thousand Below have been making waves with their infectious sound since dropping their debut album two years ago. The band are back with their sophomore effort, Gone In Your Wake, and they’re showing there’s more to them than just being another post-hardcore act. “The way we were writing this time was a little […]
10 scene songs that would make absolutely perfect lullabies
It seems like the scene has baby fever with several artists announcing their partners’ pregnancies recently. From Tyler Joseph of twenty one pilots revealing the news at Lollapalooza Berlin to Pat Kirch of the Maine sharing the update with a sentimental post to blackbear and his sweet selfie. Because of all the exciting baby news, […]
Of Mice & Men celebrate 10 years with melodic ‘EARTHANDSKY’—review
In 2009, Of Mice & Men made their presence known in the metal scene with a ripping cover of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.” Transforming the song, they took it from a pop hit into throat-shredding madness with a brutal backing. Fast forward 10 years and the band are signed to Rise Records. They’ve recorded six […]
Of Mice & Men embrace their heavy roots on ‘EARTHANDSKY’—listen
Of Mice & Men kicked off 2018 with their fifth full-length Defy. Now, the metalcore act are winding down 2019 with another riff-fueled release in followup EARTHANDSKY. The band first shared news of a new album being in production about a year ago with producer Josh Wilbur (Trivium, Lamb Of God, Gojira). Shortly after the […]
Of Mice & Men have no boundaries for heaviness on ‘EARTHANDSKY’
From boundary-pushing tracks to going back to their roots, Of Mice & Men are celebrating their 10th year as a band with EARTHANDSKY. A decade in, the members— vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley, guitarists Alan Ashby and Phil Manansala and drummer Valentino Arteaga—are focusing on where they are in their lives and careers. What does it mean […]
Of Mice & Men announce fall tour with Thousand Below, more
Of Mice & Men officially announced a North American fall tour with Thousand Below, For The Fallen Dreams and Bloodbather as support. The metalcore quartet will embark on the run starting Sept. 23 in Los Angeles, California, and will circle their way back to Mesa, Arizona, to wrap up Oct. 19. Read more: YUNGBLUD shares […]
10 explosive breakdowns heavier than the Fourth of July fireworks
Breakdowns are the only thing more explosive and exhilarating than the Fourth of July fireworks. Even if you miss those, we have a handful of hefty ones that’ll fulfill your celebratory needs this holiday. Featuring essential hits from Of Mice & Men, August Burns Red and Parkway Drive, these breathtaking breakdowns will rock your Fourth […]
Of Mice & Men frontman shares surgery update, cancel Beartooth dates
Following news earlier this week that Of Mice & Men canceled a handful of shows due to a “medical situation,” the band are shedding some light on the reason behind it. This week wasn’t the first time OM&M cancelled shows due to unnamed medical reasons, but now frontman Aaron Pauley is offering an explanation. The band […]
Of Mice & Men cancel shows this week for medical reasons
Of Mice & Men have cancelled all of their shows this week due to a “medical situation.” The band posted the announcement of the shows on Twitter. They were scheduled to play in Grand Junction, Colorado; Lakewood, Ohio and Syracuse, New York. Read more: David Hasselhoff to make metal music on next album “Hey everyone […]
Calpurnia drop music video and other news you might have missed today
Of Mice & Men released a new music video—plus, don’t miss Meg Myers on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Of Mice & Men drop new music video, tour dates Of Mice & Men dropped a new music video for their latest single, showcasing the band’s […]
Beartooth announce the ‘Disease’ tour Part II, support acts
Beartooth hit the road this past fall for a massive headlining run titled, the Disease tour , named after their latest full-length of the same name. Now, the band is gearing up for a second round of dates with the Disease tour Part II. Read more: Billie Eilish drops first track from upcoming debut album Of […]
So What?! Music Festival reveals first lineup wave for 2019 return
The Texas-based So What?! Music Festival in is returning after taking a year off, and they’re certainly coming back with a bang. Formerly South By So What, So What?! announced four bands who will be joining them for their big return. Read more: Here’s what we learned from twenty one pilots’ Bandito experience The previous […]
Nothing More announce tour with major support
Nothing More will be hitting the road early next year, and they’re bringing a pretty stacked lineup with them. Read more: Lil Wayne’s festival set ends after gunfire rumor, crowd stampede Announced today by revealing “the truth is coming,” Nothing More will be bringing Of Mice & Men, Bad Flower and Palisades on the winter headlining run. […]
Signals (ex Of Mice & Men, ex A Skylit Drive) premiere “New American Religion”
So often, bands disperse and never get back together. However, this isn’t the case for this classic duo. Today, the brand new band, Signals, composed of Jonathan Kintz and Michael “Jag” Jagmin, premiere their first single “New American Religion.” Read more: Nekokat (Summer Set, Ready Set) drop new song — listen In 2007, the members of […]
Of Mice & Men, more announced for festival and other news you might have missed today
[Photo by: Petal/Emily Dubin] Watch a new music video from Sad Baxter—plus, don’t miss a new song from While She Sleeps. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: ‘Supernatural’ star Jensen Ackles will play a new character on the show 1. Of Mice & Men, Avenged Sevenfold, more announced for Rock […]
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