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10 albums produced by Howard Benson that deserve more recognition

You may or may not know this, but producer/songwriter Howard Benson was likely behind the boards for at least one of your favorite albums of all time. Want proof? Monster breakout records by My Chemical Romance (Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge), the All-American Rejects (Move Along) and even Daughtry (Daughtry) were all produced by Benson. […]

20 post-hardcore bands who took concept albums to the next level

Post-hardcore is especially rich in concept albums. Perhaps that’s because the immense vocal palette—from tender crooning to raw screaming—lends itself to expressing emotions. The music similarly matches. Sure, metalcore can deliver crushing breakdowns, but it rarely gets as intimate as this companion genre. There’s also the fact that the high-pitched singing elicits desperation so often […]

15 scene bands from the 2000s that you probably forgot about

As 1999 came to a close, boy bands and nü-metal acts were at the top of the charts. Trends in mainstream culture changed the following century, as pop punk, screamo and other Warped Tour acts smashed through the charts. Which band do you most associate with the time period between 2000-2009? Is it the power […]

Band parodies the lengths of making money, getting fans to shows—watch

Alt-rock act Vendetta Red are going full metal in their new video for “Encantado” as they parody the pain in marketing and getting fans to a local show. Masquerading as GORELORE, the four-piece truly get into character with face paint and all. Read more: These tiny concerts will expand your playlist and musical awareness Channeling […]

Vendetta Red release two new EPs, 'Light Year Anniversary' and 'Scripture'

Vendetta Red have released a pair of new EPs, titled Light Year Anniversary (iTunes) and Scripture (iTunes). Both are streaming below via Spotify, respectively.