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Parkway Drive Announces 20th Anniversary Tour: ‘Monsters of Oz’

19Aug

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Parkway Drive Announces 20th Anniversary Tour: ‘Monsters of Oz’

The legends that make up Australia-based metalcore band Parkway Drive have a few reasons to celebrate this weekend. It's their 20th anniversary together as a band, which is huge news in of itself... but they're also releasing their 2004 debut EP, Don't Close Their Eyes, on vinyl for the first time, too.That's not all: Parkway Drive is bringing the celebration to North America with an anniversary tour across the United States come September. Find all the details, and more, below. Get to know Parkway Drive's music: Parkway Drive's most recent album, Darker Still, was released last year via Epitaph Records. Check out the title track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtO2yaX304 Don't Close Your Eyes out on vinyl for the first time As part of the anniversary ce...

Sleep Theory Celebrate Upcoming EP Announcement with “Gone or Staying” Music Video

6Aug

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Sleep Theory Celebrate Upcoming EP Announcement with “Gone or Staying” Music Video

Memphis-based hard rock band Sleep Theory announced their upcoming debut EP, Paper Hearts. This EP announcement follows a series of excellent singles, starting in January with "Another Way," and then "Numb" in March. The band commemorated this happy occasion by releasing a music video for a catchy third single, "Gone or Staying". So get your calendars out, because the EP is due out on September 29 via Epitaph Records... and trust us, you definitely don't want to miss this one. Check out "Gone or Staying" by Sleep Theory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac9OiIXFqUA ''Gone or Staying' is the breaking point in a relationship that is built on emotions and broken promises. It is the struggle between wanting things to work and the need to move on." - Sleep Theor...

From Ashes To New Bring the Apocalypse with ‘Blackout’

28Jul

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From Ashes To New Bring the Apocalypse with ‘Blackout’

Today, Pennsylvania-based rap metal band, From Ashes To New, released a new concept album: Blackout. Musically, this new album sees the band continuing to refine the hybrid sound that sets them apart, while also building on the concepts found in their 2016 debut, Day One. If you’re someone who is looking for more of the band’s expert splicing of hard rock, metal, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music… you definitely need to give Blackout a few spins. On the other hand, if you're new to the band, but love fresh-sounding music that can't be put into a neat little genre box... you also need to check this album out. After all, the album already has a Top 10-charting single (“Hate Me Too”), with another (“Nightmare”) well on its way. Find the new album on Spotify, ...

Wilmette Delivers ‘Guitar Hero’-Inspired Pop Punk Nostalgia with “Circa ’99” Music Video

25Jul

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Wilmette Delivers ‘Guitar Hero’-Inspired Pop Punk Nostalgia with “Circa ’99” Music Video

Chicago five-piece Wilmette gives us a glimpse of the good old days with the music video for their new single, “Circa ‘99”. If you loved playing Guitar Hero back in the day like we all did, then you’ll know exactly what we mean as soon as you load up their new video on YouTube, linked below. Watch: Wilmette - "Circa '99" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjghZD9MZeI Video directed by Alex Zarek. Wilmette vocalist Aaron Hailey had this to share about their new song: "Everyone loves a bit of cliché nostalgia, which is why we wrote 'Circa '99’. But, the funny part is, most of the band was born in ‘97, so we were really only 3." Turns out, the members of Wilmette were nostalgic from a young age… a very young age… What's up next for Wilmette? If you’re looking for more music...

Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced

3Jul

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Riot Fest 2023 Full Album Performances Announced

There are a couple things that set Riot Fest apart: in addition to the festival's detailed antiharassment policy, one of the things that stands out the most about Riot Fest is the fact that some artists will put on full album performances in lieu of a typical festival set. So, if you love punk rock and live in Chicago--or want an excuse to travel to the Windy City--make sure to put Riot Fest on your calendar for September. Want the details? Read on to find out which artists are doing these full album performances this year, what the various ticket packages that Riot Fest offers are, and so much more. Riot Fest 2023: Full Album Performances This year, the list of full album performances includes two of the festival's headliners. Check it out: THE POSTAL SERVICE – Give Up ...