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EP REVIEW: Spiritbox – ‘Rotoscope’
The hottest band in metalcore right now, Spiritbox have dropped a surprise three song project titled ‘Rotoscope’ today, which is their first release since their debut full-length album ‘Eternal Blue’ last fall. ‘Rotoscope’ is a fantastic change of pace for...
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GALLERY: ‘The Fallout’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour featuring Crown The Empire, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, The Word Alive, & Until I Wake
'The Fallout'. The iconic 2012 debut album that catapulted Crown The Empire to the limelight is currently celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a massive 25 date tour across the US. With support coming from Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, The...
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EP Review: SENNA – ‘A Moment Of Quiet’
Fresh off of signing with the esteemed label Sharptone Records, SENNA have released their debut EP ‘A Moment Of Quiet’. The EP is an impressive and emotive release, perfectly showcasing the German newcomers’ talent and potential with five stellar tracks,...
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In Flames Return to Nuclear Blast, Debut New Single
Swedish metal legends In Flames have re-signed with record label Nuclear Blast, extending their international partnership to another level. This announcement brings the foreshadowing of exciting plans from the influential group and their label in the near future. Following the announcement, Marcus...
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INDIGHXST Debut “LACE” Music Video
New Jersey metalcore crew INDIGHXST have released their newest single, "LACE". Along with the track is a new music video, featuring shots of the band performing interlaced with romantic shots of silhouettes. "LACE" showcases a different side of the band, opting for...
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Darko US Unleash Harrowing New Music Video for “Ana”
The unstoppable dynamic duo known as Darko US, have just released their brand new harrowing music video for "Ana" featuring Taylor Barber from Left to Suffer. Since the inception of Darko US, the band has continued to drop new content...
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REVIEW: Thornhill – ‘Heroine’
3 years after their incredible debut album with ‘The Dark Pool’, Australian metalcore outfit Thornhill have returned for their sophomore release ‘Heroine’. The record sees the band forging their own path, going down an entirely different direction than what anyone...
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Myspace Emo Themed Short Film ‘Our Last Days As Kids’ Launches Kickstarter, Created By Spiritbox Video Director
Award-winning music video director Dylan Hryciuk (Spiritbox, Senses Fail) has announced his debut movie project 'Our Last Day As Kids', a coming-of-age short film taking place in the late-2000's Myspace era. The film is a tribute to alternative culture, inspired...
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GALLERY: XOXO TOUR FEATURING THE MAINE, THE HAPPY FITS, & CHARLOTTE SANDS – 4.23.22
Coming to The Independent in San Fransisco, The Maine sold out the very intimate venue where fans waited so patiently for their XOXO Tour. With opening acts Charlotte Sands and The Happy Fits, who both were phenomenal acts on their...
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Static Dress Release Nostalgic New Single “Fleahouse”
Fast-rising UK post-hardcore outfit Static Dress have dropped the final single off of their upcoming highly-anticipated debut album ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’, which drops May 18th titled “fleahouse”. The track feels straight out of 2004 with a nostalgic feel akin to...
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GALLERY: Swanfest 2022 Featuring Dance Gavin Dance, Animals As Leaders, Knocked Loose, +MORE – Sacramento, CA – 4.23.22
After a highly successful first year in Anaheim in 2019, California’s first ever “Swancore”/Metal festival, Swanfest, returned following its three year COVID-19 hiatus. This time, taking place at Heart Health Park in Tree City — Sacramento, CA. The festival, which...
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Northlane Industrialize Metal With “Obsidian” (REVIEW)
Throughout the years, Northlane has gone through many changes in their sound, moving from being pioneers of the progressive metalcore scene to leaders of the modern metalcore/industrial mix that has grown in recent years. With their previous release ‘Alien,’ the...
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