Category: Alternative Rock

A Fever You Can’t Forget: Panic! at the Disco’s Defining 20-Year Debut

This year marks two decades since Panic! at the Disco unleashed their genre-bending debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. Released September 27, 2005, on Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance, it was daring and divisive from the outset. Recorded in just a few intense weeks in Maryland with a modest $11,000 budget, the album split itself in […]

Lamb of God Hints at New Music — “10.02.25” Teaser Drops

Groove-metal heavyweights Lamb of God appear poised to unleash new material this coming October 2, following cryptic clues dropped on a newly launched teaser site. Fans discovered that the band registered the domain s3ps1s.com. When visitors grant webcam access, a found-footage style video plays, layered with drums and bass, culminating in the ominous text “lamb […]

Andrew Watt’s Poignant Reminiscence: Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Days Through a Producer’s Eyes

In a deeply emotional interview, producer Andrew Watt reflected on the last days of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, recalling a surreal transition between a farewell concert and the icon’s eventual passing. Watt described Ozzy’s final show—Back to the Beginning—as “unbelievable,” likening the energy and attendance to a gigantic reunion of his life’s journey. He also […]

Avenged Sevenfold Postpones South American Tour After Vocal Injury Sidelines Lead Singer

Avenged Sevenfold have announced the postponement of their upcoming South American tour due to a serious vocal injury suffered by frontman M. Shadows. The band revealed that he has been diagnosed with a vocal fold hematoma, a condition involving bleeding into the vocal cord tissue, prompting them to delay shows until early 2026. Originally scheduled […]

Ghost Cancels Mexico City Opener After Tobias Forge Falls Ill, Tour Presses On

Swedish occult rockers Ghost have canceled the first of three scheduled performances in Mexico City after frontman Tobias Forge fell ill with food poisoning, according to the band’s statement. The cancelled show was set for September 23 at Palacio de los Deportes. Forge’s condition made it impossible for him to perform, prompting the sudden decision. […]

Florence + the Machine Confronts “the Cost of Greatness” on Soaring New Single

Florence + the Machine have unveiled their latest single, “One of the Greats,” a haunting and expansive track that wrestles with the burdens of ambition and fame. It arrives as the second release from their forthcoming sixth album, Everybody Scream, set to drop October 31. Frontwoman Florence Welch described the song as “a long poem […]

Sleep Token Transforms Barclays Center Into a Ritualistic Rock Sanctuary

London-based rock collective Sleep Token brought their Even In Arcadia tour to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on September 22, captivating nearly 19,000 fans with a show that felt more like a spiritual ceremony than a concert. From the opening synthesizer swell of “Look to Windward” to the final haunted notes of “Infinite Baths,” the band wove […]

My Chemical Romance Sets Forth on 17 More “Black Parade” Dates in 2026

My Chemical Romance has officially expanded their Long Live The Black Parade trilogy with 17 additional stadium dates lined up for 2026. The extended tour honors the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2006 album The Black Parade, promising fans more chances to witness the band re-create their iconic performance on grand stages. The new leg […]

Shinedown’s Brent Smith: “Radio Will Give You a Career” — Not Just a Spin

In a revealing new episode of Billboard’s Behind the Setlist, Shinedown frontman Brent Smith laid out what many upstart bands need to know: streaming may kick open the door, but radio is what builds a lasting career. Smith argued that while platforms like Spotify and Apple Music are essential for reach, they often lack the […]

Motion City Soundtrack Returns with Cathartic New Album The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World

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After nearly a decade away from the studio spotlight, alternative/pop-punk darlings Motion City Soundtrack have stormed back with The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World — an 11-track rollercoaster of catchy hooks, emo-fueled introspection, and a welcome reminder of what made them fan favorites. The album is the band’s first full-length project since 2015’s Panic Stations, […]