Tag: metalcore

Just what is Phinehas up to? Click the video below for a teaser that’ll leave you scratching your heads. If you missed the previous news about the band, they have indeed signed with Solid State Records and will be recording/releasing an album sometime in 2018 (My guess). Hint: If you click the links in this article you might end up on a page with countdown timer.… Continued →

Sadly, Send The Advocate has announced some sad news. On September 11, the band announced that original Drummer Damian Hyde has departed from the band. It was stated he departed due to difference in direction and so that he could focus more on his other project Perceive//Persist. Hyde will perform the shows the band has already lined up, which I was fortunate to see the most recent one with Earth Groans. The band is currently looking for new drummers, hit them up if you are interested.… Continued →

Yep, the list you’ve all been waiting for (not really) is finally here. Feel free to offer up some laughs and critical remarks for the music I listened to the most 20 years ago. You’ll notice a heavy T&N presence and I just couldn’t help myself. There were a lot of albums and releases I found myself spinning back then and still getting plays today. I think that’s where this list falls in place, it’s the albums that had the longest lasting impact with me and had a catchy sound that I just couldn’t get enough of.… Continued →

Do you like heavy hitting metalcore? Well take a listen to O, House of Jacob, self proclaimed metalcore for Christ. The band released their debut EP, after forming in June 2016. The EP is titled A Parable Discourse and it also features Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King. If you like Wage War, Attack Attack!, In the Midst of Lions, For Today, The Devil Wears Prada, Beartooth or As I Lay Dying, then you’ll love this band. … Continued →

Metalcore act, MyChildren MyBride has finally announced the release date of their new release. The band recorded their album over the last year, with the lineup of Vocalist Matthew Hastings and Guitarist Robert Bloomfield. Yesterday the band posted a photo of their logo with a release date of August 25, 2017 and the caption of “the wait is over”. Be ready for this! … Continued →

The hard rock/indie label known as Raging Storm Records has resurfaced after their hiatus. And they have now signed their first band! BoughtXBlood is a metalcore band from Virginia, and have released an album and an EP, independently. BoughtXBlood are about to play show soon with big names like P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm and Fire From The Gods, if that tells you anything. Check out the posts made by the label and the band below! … Continued →

You'd be surprised how many bands go unnoticed.

The Fearless metalcore act, Wage War, has released their sophomore album, Deadweight, alongside a new music video for their song “Witness”. The album was released today so go download it here! The video was released just hours before the album was released. … Continued →

You have to check out this music video from Indiana based metalcore band, From These Ruins. The song is called “Slave To Nothing” and appears on the band’s recent album “Advocate of the Unwanted”. Their sound would please fans across the metal board and have a very diverse sound. If you’re into groups like Killswitch Engage, Bullet For My Valentine, Demon Hunter, Sleeping Giant, and even Sevendust, you’ll find something appreciate in their music. … Continued →

On Tuesday night, I interviewed Garrett of the spirit filled hardcore band Rapture, from Los Angeles, California. Garrett and I spoke about their experience with the label, the band’s upcoming album, and some other cool stuff! Could you give a quick background on the band? We all came together in the summer of 2014. Richard and I (Garrett) came up with the idea of starting a Christian hardcore band. The goal from the start was to always share the message of our lord and savior to those who did not know it or wanted a relationship with god.… Continued →

Get the 2017 remasters of both the Dismissed album and Josiah “Verona” album completely Free (name your price) download on IVM Bandcamp page. I also have a ton of other great releases up on that site right now so check them all out. [Bandcamp link]… Continued →

Metalcore act August Burns Red have released their debut single off of their new upcoming album, Phantom Anthem, titled “Invisible Enemy”. The band has released a music video for it, made with puppets of all things. The album is slated to be released through Fearless Records on October 6, 2017. The track listing is:

1. King of Sorrow
2. Hero of the Half Truth
3. The Frost
4. Lifeline
5. Invisible Enemy
6. Quake
7. Coordinates
8. Generations
9. Float
10. Dangerous
11. Carbon Copy

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The band Your Memorial (Facedown Records) is calling it quits and they are holding a farewell show on November 11th in St. Paul, MN. at Amsterdam Hall with Hands and Everything in Slow Motion playing a double set. Check out the flyer below. Tickets on sale now! … Continued →

I’m shifting the focus in a heavier direction with this “Introducing” feature. You all need to check out the music of the new metalcore band called Five Year Winter out of the great state of PA. They just released their debut ep titled “God’s Last Gift” which you can take a listen to below. Fans of Living Sacrifice, ZAO, Unearth, Meshuggah, Bleeding Through, will find something to love about this new band. The ep is available in digital and on CD here. … Continued →

Facedown Records have launched a really cool “rare vinyl” store featuring a huge number of out of print vinyl releases, test presses, and other rarities. Check it out here.… Continued →

Check out this brand new live music video from the band The Death in Me for their song “Dragging Chains”. Lyrics can be found below. … Continued →

Steadfast Records has returned and with that comeback is the announcement that the first 2 releases by ZAO (before they signed with Solid State) have been re-released. That’s right kiddos, get “All Else Failed” (original version), and the ZAO/Outcast “Split” on all digital networks. Listen on Spotify below. Steadfast Records was the work of Matt Traxler, a member of legendary groups like Six Feet Deep, and Brandtson before those amazing bands broke up. My hope is for a Brandtson reunion. Can’t wait for the “Radiowaves and Other Gibberish” Compilation to get the re-release treatment … Continued →

Before Mattie Montgomery was the vocalist in FOR TODAY, he fronted Michigan’s BESIEGED. The band released a sole full-length effort, titled Atlantis, before Montgomery moved on to FOR TODAY. The album was released 10 years ago today, June 26, on Blood & Ink Records. In celebration, the band are releasing a remastered version of their song “INRI,” which is taken from Atlantis. The song was given a studio update by the band’s drummer, Josh Schroeder, who has produced albums for A Plea For Purging, For The Fallen Dreams and many others.… Continued →

After a year of releasing an amazing album, Fit For A King finally released a music video for their title track of the album Deathgrip. The track is one of the first I heard, and after hearing it, I fell in love with the album. Check the track out below. … Continued →

Sanctuary International has dubbed “The Top 10 Christian Metal Drummers of All Time” list which was voted on by their readers. Watch the video below and see some of these legendary musicians in action. Was your favorite drummer listed? Do you agree with the ranking? … Continued →

Read this review of Spirit and the Bride's new album , "Dry Bones"

Earth Groans are a heat-seeking band to keep your eye on.

Memphis May Fire released a new music video for their album, This Light I Hold. The song is called “Sever The Ties”. It brings the heaviness, but also some poppy metalcore singing, which is pretty good. Check out the song below. … Continued →

Metalcore band My Heart to Fear have begun working on a new album. After releasing The Draft via Luxor Records last August, the band has done rather well for themselves. They put out a clip on their Facebook and Instagram of them playing back some guitars they’ve already recorded. Can’t wait to hear the rest of it! … Continued →

Facedown Records have signed a new band called “Deathbreaker” and you can take a listen to their debut single “In Error”, below. Deathbreaker “Disconnect” due out on May 12th through Facedown Records. Pre-order this new record in a several different bundles right here. Their debut record was produced by Matt Bayles (Norma Jean, Mastodon) and if this single is any indication of what’s to come, this is going to be a mighty fine (heavy) album. … Continued →

Memphis May Fire have just dropped a brand new music video for their song “Wanting More” off the last MMF album “This Light I Hold”, available now on Rise Records. … Continued →

How familiar are you with the Ohio metal and hardcore scene? Have your of Wait for the Day? I bet you haven’t, so here you go! Wait for the Day is a Metalcore band that formed in 2011. They have released an EP and a single titled “Guilt” via Bandcamp. They just recently released a new music video. Watch it here below! Enjoy! … Continued →

Hardcore band, Gideon has a new album coming soon. It’s called Cold and it will be out on May 12th via Equal Vision Records. Gideon brings a heavy new approach to the album from what I’ve heard, and this song brings in Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris. Check out this video below. Enjoy! … Continued →

Metalcore band, My Ransomed Soul, has announced that they are coming to close. The band formed in 2007, and went 10 years and released several albums and EPs, most predominately through Red Cord Records. The band’s most recent EP, Trilateral, was released through Bandcamp. Check it out here. The band also announced that they were working on a new project. Stay tuned for more details. … Continued →

I’m bringing you another new band to check out on this very heavy (metal) Saturday and they are called The Death In Me. The band comes from Raleigh, NC. and they play a furious combination of melodic metalcore and chaos. The band’s debut full length “An Appeal to Heaven” will release on Easter. You can purchase the album and other merch direct from the band here. Check out the music video for their debut song “Evergreen” below and download it for free via NoiseTrade.… Continued →