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Expect everything but nostalgia from the Juliana Theory in 2021
First-person music journalism has always made this writer’s teeth grind. Most of the time the narrators don’t add anything to the story beyond the self-absorbed realm of mere attendance. (Read: “I’m here, you are not.”) But when it was announced that frontman Brett Detar and guitarist Josh Fiedler had reactivated the Juliana Theory with a […]
Hear Ataris, Kill Hannah and more team up for a pandemic benefit track
Acclaimed producer Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson) and artist Brandon Zano were feeling the pandemic depression hard. So they wrote “It’s Gonna Be OK,” a melodic mantra that aims to calm people coping with what may be the world’s “new normal.” The duo invited members of the Ataris, Kill Hannah and Filter among […]
Code Orange get Every Time I Die, Zao, more for hometown release show
Code Orange are preparing to drop their upcoming album Underneath and along with their massive North American tour, the band have some big plans for the record release show. Their album’s release show will see the band joined by Every Time I Die, Zao, Jesus Piece, Machine Girl and Facewreck. Read More: Hayley Williams teases “more to the story” with “Simmer […]
11 musicians who are also tattoo artists
Most band members don’t earn six figures. Music is their passion, but more likely than not, it’s not their sole source of income. Old Wounds vocalist Kevin Iavaroni is also a barber, for instance; so is END bassist Jay Pepito. A handful of musicians are also tattoo artists. Of course, it’s not just the need […]
Pack (Punchline, the Juliana Theory, Zao) drop first song—listen
Supergroups bring the best of many worlds together, and Pack are no exception. Consisting of Punchline, the Juliana Theory and Zao members, the alt act are officially making their debut. Less than a year since Pack’s early stages, they’re partnering with AP to premiere their first single “I’m On Fire.” Read more: 14 musicians share their […]
Emarosa announce fall tour and other news you might have missed today
Emarosa reveal a headlining tour, Counterparts release a new live video with footage from Warped Tour, and Hatebreed plan to celebrate their first two albums! Check out some of the news you might have missed today below. Read more: The inside of Danzig's house is bizarre AF—these photos prove it Emarosa hit the road [Photo […]
Of Mice & Men, the Spill Canvas announce new tour dates and other news you might have missed today
Of Mice & Men and the Spill Canvas announce new tour dates, Modern Baseball will back Daniel Johnston at his final Philadelphia performance, and Zao plan a new EP. Check out some of the news you might have missed today below. Read more: Converge debut haunting new single and other news you might have missed […]
Zao release intense new music video for "Broken Pact Blues"—watch
[Photo credit: Allix Johnson] Pennsylvania metalcore trailblazers Zao have premiered a new music video for their song “Broken Pact Blues.” Watch it below. Read more: Zao announce first new music since 2009 Directed by Jason Armstrong of Skeleton Key Films, the ominous clip is the latest visual release from the band's recent album, 2016's The […]
Metalcore pioneers Zao reinvent "Xenophobe" in preparation for new album—listen
[Photo credit: Allix Johnson] After announcing their eleventh studio album The Well-Intentioned Virus, Zao are re-releasing the track “Xenophobe” in anticipation of the new record, which is set to drop Dec. 9 via their own Observed/Observer Recordings. Originally released in mid-2015 on a 7-inch, it was re-recorded and remixed to fit the ambiance of the new […]
10 metalcore bands that shaped the scene
Metalcore—a broad term for the raucous genre of music combining metal and hardcore—as we now know it owes a great debt to the groundbreaking bands who first forayed into the style. Today's metalcore simply wouldn't be the same without these 10 excellent forerunners. Check it out. SHAI HULUD Guitarist Matt Fox's “Guild of Misanthropy” has […]
ZAO stream second new song from comeback seven-inch
After 2009, metalcore staples ZAO fell off the grid, until recently when they made a comeback with the announcement of a two-song seven-inch and the release of its A-side track, “Xenophobe.” The vinyl release's B-side is streaming today to coincide with its official release; you can listen to it below. Both tracks from the release […]
Zao announce first new music since 2009
Legendary metalcore group Zao have revealed that they will release a new, two-track seven-inch on July 10. The effort will contain the band's first new music since 2009. Read a statement from them below and the specifics and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Video: Watch a young Underoath lose their minds […]
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