On the evening of October 28th, music enthusiasts eagerly gathered at the House of Blues in Orlando Florida for the much-anticipated Fatalism North American Tour. The promise of an extraordinary night filled with heavy music had the atmosphere buzzing with excitement from the moment the doors swung open ushering in a throng of devoted fans, who had lined up with hearts full of anticipation. Featuring a remarkable lineup of bands, the tour pledged to deliver an evening of heavy-hitting sounds and unforgettable performances. From the heart-pounding rhythms of Paledusk to the emotionally charged ..read more

    On Wednesday, October 11th, the city of Tampa, Florida was in for a treat as The Ritz hosted the Metalcore Dropouts Tour. With a completely sold-out show and fans lining up well before the doors opened, the atmosphere was electric even before the doors swung open. As the night unfolded, the bands on the lineup didn’t disappoint, delivering performances that will be etched in the memories of those lucky enough to attend. The evening started out with the French metalcore band, LANDMVRKS. After a summer of European tours, the band expressed their excitement at finally being able to ..read more

  Twenty Years ago, five kids got together in their drummer’s refrigerated egg house on Griener Farms in quiet Lancaster, PA, to start a band and create their own musical outlet.  Little did they know, it would be the beginning of something so much bigger than any of them could have possibly imagined. After ten albums, multiple Grammy nominations, countless sold-out shows around the globe and amassing one of the most devoted followings in metal, August Burns Red set out to celebrate their historic 20th Anniversary.  And tonight, August Burns Red sets sail on the final leg of t ..read more

    Parkway Drive has undoubtedly been one of the biggest names in metal music over the last five years, but also has set themselves apart from the rest with their unbelievable stage shows.  Their 2022 U.S. tour was one of the most anticipated of the year.  But as the launch was in sight, the tour was ultimately rescheduled for later that year, then was ultimately cancelled.  When news broke of Parkway’s return to the states for the Darker Still Tour, tickets dried up almost instantly across the country.  Armed with a killer lineup including Currents and Memphis ..read more

    As I walked through the grounds on Sunday, it became bitter sweet knowing that even though we had another full day of great music in front of us, it was going to be the last of this truly amazing festival.  By noon, the line to get there was almost the length of the entrance to the parking lot.  And as soon as the gates opened, fans stormed the festival grounds.  Most conjugated to the Hot Topic Foundation Stage to get their spots for the first band of the day.  By 1:30pm, the heavy hitters in Prison begin to take the stage.  Singer Johnny Crowder had t ..read more

    When you think of mental health, the last thing that would come to mind is metal music.  Though music as a whole can help bring people happiness, as well as a wave of other emotions, sometimes it’s just not enough. But when you’re a musician, fans come and tell you their stories of how your music has helped them in a multitude of ways or how it gives them an escape from the troubles in their lives.  And for August Burns Red front man Jake Luhrs, he struggled to find a way to help them with more than just his music. In 2011, Jake founded the nonprofit HeartSupport to gi ..read more

WATCH “RECKONING” LYRIC VIDEO AUGUST BURNS RED SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “RECKONING” FEATURING SPENCER CHAMBERLAIN OF UNDEROATH — WATCH + LISTEN NEW ALBUM DEATH BELOW OUT MARCH 24 VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS BAND CURRENTLY ON 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR  Grammy-nominated Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — have shared “Reckon ..read more

    Waking up Sunday morning to the realization that today would be the last of an amazing four days of music was a bit somber.  But before I start to bum myself out, there are still forty-three bands going on today, with plenty of action and great music left to experience. Looking at today’s lineup it’s hard to figure out where to start.  So many good bands like Solence, Silent Planet, Burden of the Sky and GFM just to name a few.  If you looked at the schedule for Thursday, there was still one band that had yet to be announced.  As the day went on, the news go ..read more

AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR FOR 2023 NEW ALBUM DEATH BELOW OUT MARCH 24 VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS Grammy-nominated Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — have a big year ahead of them in 2023. The band will drop its new album Death Below on March 24 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here. ABR have also announced it ..read more

 KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY 2022 SHOWS BAND TO PLAY NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND MASSACHUSETTS Slay bells are about to ring, as three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage have announced a trio of holiday season shows. The band will play at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville NJ on December 28; at The Paramount in Huntington, NY on December 29; and a hometown show at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on December 30. Rivers of Nihil, Unearth, and a third opener to b ..read more