Author: Rob J

Happy PAX217 Day! PAX217 remains one of my favorite bands to this day and I always find myself wishing we had more from them. Unfamiliar? PAX217 brings an eclectic mix of sounds throughout their library. Hard rock, reggae, hip hop…its a strong mix and often draws comparisons to bands like 311, P.O.D. and Earthsuit. According to the band’s socials media posts, a livestream is planned for tonight on Zoom (see below). You can find the link in the band’s bio. So blast some PAX nice and loud today and swing out for the livestream later!… Continued →

Convictions have released an official music video for the track “Metanoia”, which appeared on their last release, “The Fear Of God”. The video features live footage from shows over the past year’s tour. Check it out below.… Continued →

It’s been a minute since we heard from 12 Stones, but today the band dropped a new single and it’s a heavy hitter. Check out “Golden Child” at your streaming service of choice. Who’s up for more?? 12 Stones… Continued →

Hard rock outfit Ignescent has dropped a new single, “Chariot of Fire (ft. Clint Lowery of Sevendust)” along with an accompanying music video. Check it out below and tell us what you think!… Continued →

Demon Hunter have announced the There Was A Light Here tour which will visit some of the midwest and east coast from late April to mid-May. Joining them will be Convictions and Cultist. If you’re anywhere near one of these tour dates, don’t miss out! Who’s already in? … Continued →

Recently I was given a tip about a new(er) band called floodlit. One of the best tips in recent memory. floodlit is a Los Angeles based post-hardcore/metalcore band, in the vein of Thrice, Defeater, Norman Jean, Deftones, Emery, Saosin, Spiritbox, BMTH, etc. By the band’s description, heavy music for a heavy purpose.   To date, there are two singles titled “AMa” and “AKo” released with accompanying videos (see below). The tracks are a sampling of what’s to come when the band drops their debut album later this year.… Continued →

For a few years now, at least, there have been rumors and rumblings of a solo album on the way from Sonny Sandoval. For most who stay on top of what’s what in music, Sonny’s name doesn’t really need any further clarification. For the uninitiated however, allow me to formally introduce you.   Sonny Sandoval is arguably best known for his time spent fronting San Diego’s hard rock/nu metal outfit, P.O.D. You can also find him blowing up the vocal booth on one of the many tracks other bands have asked him to guest on over the years.… Continued →

In September of last year, PARIAH, the solo project from Quinn McGraw, began releasing singles building up to the release of the EP “Swansong” this past week. The release features songs in the vein of rock, hard rock, metal, and nu metal and makes for a great listen leaving you looking forward to more. There’s also a guest spot from Heal The Hurt’s Trevor Tyson on the EP. Be sure to check it out at your digital service of choice and let us know what you think.… Continued →

Islander have been posting some snippets of vocalist Mikey Carvajal recording vocals for the band’s upcoming release, “Fire In The Shade” (date TBD) and it is sounding GOOD. Who’s down for some new Islander?… Continued →

Dogwood, in conjunction with People Of Punk Rock Records, will be releasing their 2003 album “Seismic” on vinyl for the first time this March. The release is currently limited to 150 copies in orange crush and 150 copies in gold. Pre-orders are now up HERE.… Continued →

Just 2 weeks from today will be the 20th anniversary of Mutemath’s self-titled debut album. So, this past week when the band’s profile pic was updated (with no caption), speculation abounded. No announcement has been made at this time, but it sure seems like they have something up their sleeve to celebrate it. What do you think it is? … Continued →

Last May Run Kid Run dropped a post about their debut album turning 19. If you math it, that means this year is the 20th anniversary of the amazing release, “This Is Who We Are” and the band has some plans to celebrate it…with YOU. Check out the post at the link below and if you’re able to host these guys, its sure to be well worth it! Great band, great album. Who’d turn up for some Run Kid Run shows?? Run Kid Run post… Continued →

With 2025 behind us, we turn our attention forward to some of what 2026 will hold. The news below isn’t based on rumors or wishful thinking, but on posts or statements from the artists or bands themselves. As much as may appear in this post, it’s likely there are upcoming releases, tours, etc, that have been missed, and in that case, post them below in the comments, so we can see what else we have to look forward to in the upcoming year. What are you looking forward to most??… Continued →

The Letter Black have announced the release of not one, but two new full length albums with a total of 20+ songs. The albums, titled “Paper” and “Ink” will feature two different sounds according to the band. No specific release date has been given at this time, but it’s said to be coming soon. If you’re not already on their socials, hit em up to stay up to date (we’ll help keep you posted as well 😉) https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JwEWEUjQN/… Continued →

Nu metal band Relent have posted a short run of tour dates with Upon A Burning Body in just a few weeks. Check out the tour dates and if this comes near you, swing out and support!… Continued →

The Y2K Reloaded Tour has dropped their first round of tour dates, and it’s looking like a good one! If you’re in any of these areas, don’t miss out, these shows are sure to be great!! … Continued →

All in all, I thought 2025 was a pretty good year for music! There were a few bands I’d hoped to hear some new material from and didn’t. There were a few I didnt expect to hear from whatsoever…but we did! Then, there were even a few new bands and artists I’d never heard of before who popped up on the radar and made some really great music! As we move into 2026, I most certainly have some big expectations for the new year, as I have for years and years prior, but will they be met?… Continued →

The Letter Black have posted a cryptic teaser on their socials with a TV displaying static and the date 1/1/26. New music perhaps? What do you think?? Who wants to hear some more from The Letter Black??… Continued →

Peyton Parrish released a pretty great album, “Evangelcore1” earlier this month. I most often get strong Disturbed vibes from it. Check out the new music video for “Gates Of Glory” below.… Continued →

Before there was Mutemath, there was Earthsuit. Fronted by Paul Meany, Earthsuit was a rather eclectic band, ahead of its time in a number of ways, but unfortunately disbanded in 2003. While “Kaleidoscope Superior” saw commercial release in 2000 and is still beloved by many 25 years later, the band’s followup, “The Rise Of Modern Simulation” was released independently and is a little tougher to come by, except perhaps on YouTube.   Last week, Paul Meany announced the release of the first remastered single off “The Rise Of Modern Simulation” which you can find on digital and streaming services and check out below.… Continued →

Christian Deathcore band, With Blood Comes Cleansing, gifted us a new single, titled “Indomitable” for Christmas. The track is everything fans of the band have come to love over the years. Heavy hitting, immense riffs, and versatile screams and guttural growls serve up this deathcore declaration of faith. Check it out at the link below.  … Continued →

Chasing Victory has done it again, dropping another new single titled, “Renegade” (see below). The track comes out swinging, but relents slightly in the choruses, making way for some really melodic vocal leads that are especially catchy. The vocals on this track sound amazing. The guys just might have plans for more music ahead, who’d be psyched for that??   Oh, and head HERE to get merch, updates, an d more from the band.… Continued →

No Treaty took to social media earlier this evening to announce the band will not be continuing, thanking their friends and fans for their support. See their post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/DSYVw7rEcBk/?igsh=MXQ2cHVleTZ0ZjlicQ==… Continued →

In late October Diamonds to Dust announced they would be releasing their 6th full length studio release, “Echoes of Grace and Strife” on December 19th through Manifest Records. Since then, the band has dropped 3 tracks off the upcoming release and it sounds like it’s going to be a scorcher! Check out “Consequence Of Our Transgressions”, “A Shadow Cast Eternally”, and “The White Rabbits Nightmare (ft. Michael Felker of Convictions)” below and let us know if youre looking forward to this one!… Continued →

This past Friday, Sonny Sandoval dropped a third song from his upcoming solo album, “Sonny Dread”. The track, “Keep Moving” features P.O.D.’s own Marcos Curiel and is a straight up reggae track and is a great fit with the other 2 songs already released. Check it out below and see what you think.… Continued →

Back in September, P.O.D. released their cover of The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” to digital retailers and streaming sites. The track gives the song that special P.O.D. flavor and has been well received by fans of both bands. This past weekend, the band has added another dimension to the release and dropped an official music video for it. Check it out below and leave your thoughts in the comments!… Continued →

Recently, we shared news of 2 singles released by P.O.D.’s own Sonny Sandoval that would feature on his debut solo release, but at the time, we had no further info on the details of the release.   This past weekend Sonny took to social media to share that the release, titled “Sonny Dread”, will be a full length reggae album (10 songs in all) and is set to drop on December 11th. You can pre-save it at your streaming service of choice.… Continued →

Over the past year, Clint Lowery of Sevendust has come to a place of faith in Christ and has not been shy about sharing his journey whether via his socials or in a variety of different interviews.   More recently, he has discussed how his newfound faith has affected him personally as well as his songwriting and how it impacted the recently completed Sevendust album, set for release in 2026.   Check out the interview he recently did with ChurchLeaders below, and be sure to keep Clint and all the guys in Sevendust in prayer.… Continued →

Seth Davey, formerly of Attalus, has released a new album, “Words In the Wounds”, which follows up last year’s release, “Kingdom Rising”. “Words In the Wounds” seems to be a good bit more upbeat than “Kingdom Rising” and is full of songs of praise and faith in God. This album is sure to please fans of Seth’s previous works across the board.   The release is now streaming and available on all digital retailers, but consider supporting the artist by picking up the album HERE.… Continued →

Earlier today, No Treaty announced they have parted ways with vocalist Danny Thomas. A video was also posted to the band’s Facebook page briefly discussing the split. Visit the band’s socials for more on this and to stay up to date on what lies ahead for them. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRFu0d9EQ77/?igsh=MTQzbnQyNmw3ZTV5bA==… Continued →