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10 rock auditions from ‘American Idol’ you need to see
American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]
20 scene albums from 2009 that dominated your iPod playlists
In 2009, Myspace was beginning to disintegrate, and scene bands were growing less and less popular. Despite their distinct capabilities of genre-blending emo, pop punk, metalcore, neon pop, electronica and more, the scene started to die and was aching for a rebirth. As the year progressed, new bands emerged, and seasoned musicians cultivated their craft […]
Find out what kind of rock star you would be based on your zodiac sign
Who among us hasn’t fantasized about living the rock star life? (Well, besides rappers.) Seriously though, who wouldn’t want a gig like that? The tears of the bright-eyed are the lubrication that keeps the rock ‘n’ roll machine pumping along. But what if a life of stardom could be gleaned from the stars themselves? In […]
20 side projects you should already be listening to by now
Side projects have the special ability to give artists the chance to express themselves in whatever manner they choose without snobby genre lords or the (sometimes self-imposed) shackles of their previous works confining their sonic decisions. Sometimes these new bands go in an intentionally more mainstream direction, while other times the word “commercial” is never […]
19 underrated bands from the 2010s who deserve another listen
The 2010s started with the release of the iPhone 4 and ended with the election of Donald Trump, who one-downed nearly every single global calamity daily with 280 characters on Twitter. On the mainstream music front, one could argue that the 2010s was the birthplace to the second British invasion, with acts such as Adele, […]
These 19 scene albums show how 2005 was a great year for music
What were you doing 15 years ago? Updating your Myspace page? Giving yourself tinnitus at top volume? (This writer is definitely projecting.) It’s just a hunch, but maybe you found a way to get over the nu-metal hangover that was seemingly inescapable earlier this century. If you forgot what tributary life took you down back […]
18 hardcore and metalcore bands you probably forgot from the 2000s
Hardcore and metalcore have dominated the heavy music scene throughout many eras, from the early 2000s to the 2010s and even today. The early 2000s saw the boom of the new wave of American heavy metal and the emergence of metalcore as the primary subgenre to watch. However, hardcore bands were still laying down hard […]
19 scene albums from 2005 you probably still have on repeat
In 2005, an unexpected but revolutionary wave of scene music hit the mainstream. It was the year Myspace rose in the online ranks social media and became the most popular of its kind. It gave bands new avenues to introduce their unique sounds to the masses and familiarize the world with the classic scenester selfie […]
Hear what happens next in Neck Deep’s Sonderland with new song “Fall”
This week, Neck Deep fans are getting another look into the band’s forthcoming concept album All Distortions Are Intentional. On June 17, Neck Deep released their new song “Fall,” which offers a further look inside the LP’s fictional world of Sonderland and the characters Jett and Alice. Read more: Machine Head and Jesse Leach honor […]
See Caleb Shomo and Silverstein virtually collab on “Burn It Down”
Silverstein are presenting a special at-home livestream with performances, check-ins from members of the band and more. The event is being dubbed “Quaranstein” and premieres tonight (May 29) starting at 6 PM ET with plenty of new and exclusive content. Read More: You’re going to hear plenty of heavy tracks on Papa Roach’s next album While […]
These 15 'SpongeBob SquarePants' album recreations are a sweet victory
It’s difficult to ignore the cultural effect that SpongeBob SquarePants has had on generations of viewers over the last 20 years. Unless you’ve been living in a pineapple under the sea of course. Whether you watch reruns of the series or still think Panic! At The Disco or My Chemical Romance recreated the “Band Geeks” […]
Watch Silverstein and Princess Nokia's trippy color-filled "Madness" video
Silverstein dropped their phenomenal tenth studio album A Beautiful Place To Drown recently and the band are still offering new content from it with their latest music video for their Princess Nokia featuring track “Madness.” The band are revealing the new clip today which features some aggressively colored aesthetics to match the song’s pop-leaning sensibilities. Read More: Pete […]
These iconic movie samples made an impression on your favorite bands
Sick guitar solos and wicked beats are cool. But drop an obtuse sample from a movie into your jam and we’ll perk up immediately. That’s what we were thinking when we put this list together. Our list of 10 songs with iconic movie samples should keep the celluloid rockers among you amused. Or lying that […]
20 scene albums from 2003 you probably still know every word to
In 2003, major scene bands were gaining popularity on the Warped Tour circuit. The musical mixture of emo, pop punk and punk was growing in both the mainstream and the underground. As some of the millennium’s biggest names in the alternative scene started changing their sound, younger musicians joined in with their own take on […]
Watch Neck Deep’s cameo-filled video for the new song “When You Know”
Neck Deep have finally dropped the long-awaited new single “When You Know.” The band announced the track last month while asking for fan submissions to appear in the music video. We got our first snippet of the new track on April 10. “When You Know” will appear on Neck Deep’s upcoming album All Distortions Are Intentional, […]
14 scene records that should have easily won a Grammy
It’s no secret that the mainstream media scoffs at the words “Warped,” “scene” and “punk,” especially when they’re all lumped together. Bands from this ilk sometimes get nominated for major awards, but with the exception of acts such as Green Day, few actually win. Here are 14 bands who should’ve won a Grammy during said […]
15 music videos that will make you wish it was 2005 again
The year is 2005, and new gadgets are being introduced constantly. iPod Nano made its debut, and what could be considered the first video social media, YouTube, launched as well. This new platform encouraged artists to create easy, accessible music videos. Despite the low-quality, primarily small-budgeted videos, some bands went all out. Here’s a list […]
Silverstein reschedule 20th anniversary North American tour
After being forced to postpone their 20th-anniversary tour due to coronavirus, Silverstein are announcing newly rescheduled dates. The band are announcing today that their tour with Four Year Strong and I The Mighty is proceeding this summer. Read More: Punk Rock Bowling postpones due to coronavirus pandemic The band originally announced the tour back in October in celebrating their 20th-anniversary together. […]
Coronavirus: Concerts, tours, festivals and more cancellation tracker
The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the entertainment industry, and as the pandemic continues to grow, more events are either canceling or postponing. With every industry from music, film, sports and more being affected by the spread of the virus, we’re keeping track of which events are being called off. Check back for […]
Silverstein push past sonic boundaries on 'A Beautiful Place To Drown'
Post-hardcore staples Silverstein showed no fear when it came to the structure, writing and recording of their ninth album, A Beautiful Place To Drown. Adding in a tinge of dark pop and securing several sick collaborations, Silverstein have effortlessly managed to blend genres while staying true to their heavy roots. Frontman Shane Told and guitarist […]
