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Hardcore bands mixing elements of rock ’n’ roll is an interesting take for the genre, but it’s clearly working for many of them as evidenced through the Southern hardcore scene. No, these bands don’t all hail from the Southern states, but by bringing in the slick and gritty elements of these rock acts, they’re injecting […]

Ever since we were 13, we’ve been proficient in scaring people. From Misfits rings to heavy black eyeliner to, yes, a spiked dog collar, we’ve elicited some pretty horrified and confused reactions over the years. And while our grandmothers would still like to see us as the innocent, little 7-year-olds we once were, our Myspace-era […]

For many people, genres like metal, punk or hardcore are an acquired taste. You can't always jump straight from listening to Bieber singles on the radio to blasting August Burns Red. And just like learning how to drink black coffee or whiskey neat, newcomers to alt music tend to have to ease their way into […]

With a new year comes new realeases, but before we dive too deep into 2016, there are some 2015 releases that deserve a nod. Last year was a phenomenal year for music, but with so much hype directed toward big releases, it seems several key records were overlooked. Here are 10 of most underrated releases […]

Christian hybrid-metal merchants the Ongoing Concept have dropped the third single from their upcoming LP, Handmade, which only furthers an already-impressive campaign. While “Soul” tones things down vocally, that aggression is picked right back up in the track's overall musical ability. With three tracks in the books, the future is looking fruitful for these four boys from […]

Christian hybrid-metal merchants the Ongoing Concept have debuted the second track from their upcoming album, Handmade, which you can listen to below. “Amends” captures the band's progressive breed of metalcore with titan-like aggression. They weave themselves in and out of belligerent verses, climaxing in immaculate choruses that are propelled by a surprisingly cohesive horn section.  Read […]

Christian metal group the Ongoing Concept have unleashed the first taste of their upcoming album, Handmade, in the form of a music video. Check out the clip for “Unwanted” below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: The Ongoing Concept (Solid State Records) built the instruments for their new album themselves For […]

The Ongoing Concept and Dayseeker will be heading out for a tour this summer. A special, to-be-announced guest will also be joining them. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to let us know which dates you plan on attending! Read more: The Ongoing Concept (Solid State Records) built the […]

Christian metal group the Ongoing Concept are set to release their new album, Handmade, on June 16 via Solid State Records. What might set this effort apart from others, however, is the fact that the band made the instruments they used to record it by hand. You can check out the first in a series of videos […]

The Ongoing Concept have released a new music video for their song, “Like Autumn.” Check it out below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Watch: The Ongoing Concept get Western in their “Saloon” music video “Like Autumn” is taken from TOC's debut full-length album, Saloon, which is out now on Solid State Records. 

Christian metal group the Ongoing Concept have debuted a fittingly Western-themed music video for their song, “Saloon.” You can check out the latest clip from the band below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! TOC released their debut full-length album in 2013 via Solid State Records. The band are currently out on the […]

From tweeting to pinning, being plugged in is a norm for today's Internet age. Thanks to all of the social media sites (Vine, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.), fans and musicians have a chance to connect outside of the typical venues of meet and greets or shows. From silly vines to epic live photos, you can […]

The Ongoing Concept have premiered a new video for “Failures & Fakes.” The track is featured on the band's debut album, Saloon. Fans can check out the video below. Let us know what you think!

The Ongoing Concept are going to release a new video for “Failures & Fakes” on Jan. 7. The track appears on the band's debut album, Saloon. The record is available for download on iTunes now. Check out the teaser below and tell us what you think!

The Ongoing Concept are streaming their debut album, Saloon. The record will be released on August 20. Pre-orders are available now. Fans can stream Saloon in full by sharing a link on Facebook or Twitter. Tell us what you think!

The Ongoing Concept will release their debut album, Saloon, on August 20. Pre-orders are on sale now. Fans can watch the third studio video from the band below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

The Ongoing Concept have debuted a video for “Class Of Twenty-Ten.” The band's debut album, Saloon, will be released on August 20. Pre-orders are available now. Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

The Ongoing Concept have premiered a lyric video for “Failure & Fakes.” The band's debut album, Saloon, is due out on August 20. Pre-orders are available on MerchDirect and iTunes now. In addition, the band also released a new studio teaser. Fans can check out both videos below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Rathdrum, ID's the Ongoing Concept have signed with Solid State Records (The Overseer, Wolves At The Gate, My Heart To Fear) and released a new music video for “Cover Girl.” “Signing with Solid State was the most unexpected thing to happen to our band,” explains guitarist/vocalist Dawson Scholz. “I woke up one morning and saw […]