year of the knife

Lzzy Hale, Code Orange’s Reba Meyers and more unleash Pantera cover

It’s a new day which means there’s another new cover somewhere on the internet to discover. This time around, a Pantera classic is getting a heavy metal refresh with the help of members of Halestorm, Code Orange and Baroness among others. Together, the talented musicians have teamed up with Two Minutes To Late Night for […]

20 debut albums that took metalcore to the next level in 2020

This year, blessing show-deprived fans with longer releases was a much-needed effort. And metalcore bands made far-reaching full-length debuts. They opened a new era by bringing it back to hardcore punk, putting a fresh spin on the golden years or shaking it up with contemporary influences. Here are 20 metalcore debuts from 2020 that are […]

AP&R Playlist: psych glam-punk, thundering deathcore and cool surf rap

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

Code Orange reveal tour with Show Me The Body, Jesus Piece, more

Code Orange are backing up their forthcoming fourth album UNDERNEATH with a slew of tour dates. Deemed the UNDERNEATHTHESKIN­_TOUR, the band will hit the road at the end of March with Show Me The Body, Jesus Piece, Year Of The Knife and Machine Girl. The run begins March 30 in Boston with several festival appearances […]

Stick To Your Guns drop raw hardcore jam "Dove and Fist"

Stick To Your Guns are currently on tour with Counterparts, Terror, Sanction and Year of the Knife, but they’re still working away at new tunes. The tour package has come together for a split EP between the five bands with Stick To Your Guns dropping a new song titled “Dove and Fist.” Read More: ‘Stranger Things’ gets ’80s-inspired video […]