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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 […]

Varials’ ex-vocalist accuses band of racist comments after BLM shirt launch

Varials are being accused of allegedly using racial slurs by their former singer Travis Tabron after releasing a t-shirt benefiting The Bail Project and Campaign Zero. Tabron, who left the band at the beginning of the year citing his need to maintain his mental health, is saying the band has previously used the n-word in response to their […]

Here are the bands performing at Fearless Records’ livestream event

Fearless Records just announced their alternative star-studded lineup for their livestream event Fearless at Home. Artists such as As It Is, Grayscale, Ice Nine Kills, Locket, Plain White T’s, Set It Off, The Almost, The Plot In You, The Pretty Reckless, and Wage War will be performing acoustic sets. Read more: Fans could still see […]

Varials vocalist Travis Tabron exits band, cites mental health

Varials have taken to social media to share vocalist Travis Tabron has made the decision to leave the band. Tabron has been with the Philadelphia act since 2014, appearing on several EPs as well as 2017’s Pain Again and 2019’s In Darkness, both of which were released via Fearless Records. The band shared a statement […]

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 […]

Counterparts announce new EP and tour, drop new song

It’s a very good day to be a Counterparts fan. Read more: Counterparts encounter ‘You’re Not You Anymore’-themed onion ring Earlier today (July 20,) the band announced their new EP Private Room, out Sept. 7, a new tour with some pretty major names and they dropped a music video for their heavy new song “Monument.” As reported by […]

The Neighbourhood announce fall tour dates and other news you might have missed today

[Photo by: The Neighbourhood/Facebook, Homesafe/Facebook, Seaway/Facebook and Sink The Ship/Facebook] Watch new music videos from Sink The Ship—plus, don’t miss Homesafe’s new song. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: TOP may have teased details about the new record 1. The Neighbourhood announce their fall 2018 tour dates   Fall dates […]

Varials (Fearless Records) release debut album, dark video for "E.D.A."

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Varials have released a new video for “E.D.A.” from their new album, and will play a record release show on August 26 with Left Behind, Vicious Embrace and Mercy Blow at Philly's Voltage Lounge. “E.D.A.” marks the third music video from the cycle, which you can watch below. The band released their debut album, Pain […]

Varials manifest mosh metal with "Bite" video (exclusive)

Photo: Errick Easterday Philadelphia's Varials have officially released their split with Vicious Embrace, and to set it off we're premiering the former's music video for “Bite.” The track is pure ignorant mosh metal, born in a cauldron of rage and testosterone. Absolution is live on Spotify and for streaming/purchase on Bandcamp with the band's back catalog. Merch is also online at Cold Cuts. […]