If you were anything like me, you discovered My Chemical Romance in your youth, and they quickly became your entire personality. You collected all the CDs and DVDs they released. You covered your walls with posters, knew every obscure fact about the band members, and when you were old enough, maybe even got a tattoo commemorating the band that helped define your childhood.

Winger, accompanied by Fire House, delivered a high-energy performance at the Blue Gate Theatre in Shipshewana, IN on Saturday, August 29, 2026. As the opening act, Fire House ignited the venue with their pure, untouched talent. Formed in 1984, the renowned American hard rock band showcased their extensive discography, including chart-topping hits like 'Don't Treat Me Bad,' 'All She Wrote,' and 'Reach for the Sky,' as well as their signature power ballad, such as 'Love of a L

On August 28, 2026, I went to photograph Taz, a 23-year-old guitarist performing at The Sinclair, located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge. I was so excited because I knew the performance would be amazing. I met Brandon Niederauer (AKA Taz) last year during a live music show at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts, and I immediately fell in love with his music.

Punk rock has never been particularly interested in growing old gracefully. It was built on rebellion, frustration, bad decisions, loud guitars, and the beautiful refusal to care what anyone else thinks. But eventually, even the people who helped build the damn thing get older. The leather gets a little more broken in. The fists don't fly quite as high. The voices aren't always as bulletproof as they once were.

Is it worth it? Because I have been searching for a new album that I can play on repeat this, Autumn. Southern California's post-hardcore band Movements will be releasing their Fourth studio album "Happier Now" Which will release September 4th, 2026, via Fearless Records. Will Yip also returned as a producer for this newest release.

Q: The title Where the Light Begins to Fade feels like a very specific moment—not total darkness, but the point where things start to change. What does the title mean to you? IF NOT FOR ME: The title actually came from a line in “Retrograde.” The record doesn’t have one consistent story running through it; this was an album where we experimented with a lot of different things, and I didn’t want to put myself in a box with the subject matter.

It's no secret that bands often labeled with buzzwords such as “new” or “rising” are rarely creating music for the first time. Sure, the artist or band may be new to lots of people, but in an age of endless music coming out at any given moment, there’s a desire to find the next big thing before anyone else does. wilt is the primary example of a group hit with a constant stream of “best new band” monikers, as the California based rock outfit became one of the hottest groups on

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Handwringer for an honest conversation about building a band, songwriting, the modern metal and alternative music scene, DIY venues, touring, festivals, and why local music communities still matter. Handwringer shares their perspective on the journey of creating a band, developing their sound, writing and recording music, and finding their place within today's rapidly changing music industry.

When a progressive metal band announces a three-album trilogy based on 19th-century French poetry, it’s completely fair to worry that it might turn into a self-indulgent mess. Fortunately, Green Carnation avoids that on The Messiah Complex.

When the Villareal sisters hit the music scene in 2017, no one could have guessed just how quickly their career would take off. Four studio albums, 2 EPs, and a live album later, the trio from Monterrey, Mexico, also known as The Warning, are back and even more hard hitting in their songwriting with their August 28th release, Everything’s Falling.

On August 22, 2026, more than 13,000 fans packed the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, to see classic rock mainstays Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner reunite for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour. The show was exceptional. Six Gun Sally opened the night. Promoting their singles, Sittin' Pretty and Easy Love, and their latest album, Stand Up, the group delivered a terrific performance.

Japanese Reggae PUNX band SiM (Silence iz Mine) is no stranger to pushing the limits and trying something different when it comes to producing music, and with each release of a new album comes a new sound that is still very SiM. Even though they use their own mix of nu-metal, Punk, Reggae/Ska and Hip-Hop "HOOMAN AFTER ALL" SiM's 7th Full length album is a full-on tribute to the prime era of rock from the late nineties to the early nostalgic era of the 2000s.

There are probably more responsible ways to spend Labor Day weekend. Rocklahoma has never been particularly interested in them. September 4–6, the Rockin’ Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma, becomes ground zero for three days of guitars, dust, questionable sleep schedules and tens of thousands of people who understand that ringing ears can technically qualify as a souvenir.

On August 28th, 2026, Austin, Texas based hard rock/metalcore group Catch Your Breath released their highly anticipated sophomore album Not Broken Enough. The group made huge waves in the music world in 2022 with their soulful, yet pleading, hit “Dial Tone”, which catapulted the group to rock star status.

If Not for Me's latest album, Where the Light Begins to Fade (via Thriller Records), is a powerful follow-up to the band's previous release, Everything You Wanted. The record balances crushing breakdowns, catchy melodies, and deeply emotional songwriting, creating an experience that feels both heavy and heartfelt. Throughout the album, the band explores themes of betrayal, grief, religious trauma, and heartbreak while continuing to expand their sound beyond what fans have h

311, a band that has been together for 36 years as of a couple of months ago, graced the stage at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving on a hot summer day. Their stage presence and energy are unmatched, as they know how to get a crowd moving and dancing along throughout their performance. They opened with songs like "Beautiful Disaster," "Come Original," and "All Mixed Up" as their first three songs.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Koe Wetzel was the headliner, and Shane Smith & The Saints performed just before him. They were both incredible and delivered a terrific concert at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. It was a night of music-making history in the local music scene. Koe Wetzel was promoting his The Night Champion World Tour. A large crowd of fans attended the venue for a concert experience that became legendary.

The heat is blazing here in Tampa, Florida, but even 100-degree temperatures can't keep fans from claiming their rightful spots in line for tonight’s performance. The exceptionally talented Royale Lynn is making her way across the country on her Royale Pain in the A$$ Tour, her first headlining tour, and tonight, the Orpheum is next in line to become her throne.

Rockstar Energy Open has now wrapped up its third year at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. The event was reminiscent of events in the early 2000s such as the Vans Warped Tour, when skating contests happened alongside live punk bands that were popular at the time. There was definitely something nostalgic about this event, as skating and punk have seemed to evolve in separate directions over the last 20 years. It was fun to see both together in full swing again.

During two consecutive days, Saturday, August 15, 2026, and Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Island Rhodes Music Festival took place at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. The first-year festival assembled a diverse lineup, featuring on the inaugural day: Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Action Bronson, DENM, Bumpin Uglies, Grateful Dub, and Beach Fly. The second day highlighted Rebelution, The Roots, SOJA, The Original Wailers, HIRIE, The Expendables, Jo

In this episode of the podcast, Judy opens up about her unique journey from playing classical viola to becoming an independent alternative rock artist. She discusses her experiences in the Cleveland music scene, forming a band, performing at open mics, writing and recording music, and finding her own identity as an artist.

Every once in a while, you walk into a concert, look at the lineup, and say to yourself, "A few years from now, someone is going to see that lineup and be like, 'Wow, all those bands played together.'" It didn't cost a month's income to see them, and it wasn't on some huge festival grounds. On Saturday, August 15th, in Forest Grove, OR I feel like I witnessed one of those concerts: Ole 60 with support from Kolton Moore and the Clever Few and Cigarettes @ Sunset.

On Thursday, August 20th, 2026, the iconic Gene Simmons, renowned as the God of Thunder, made a highly anticipated appearance at the Indiana State Fair. As the Radioactive Intro reverberated through the stacked Marshall Amps, The Gene Simmons Band, comprising Gene Simmons on bass and vocals, Jason Walker on guitar and vocals, Brian Tichy on drums and vocals, and Brent Woods on guitar, took to the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage at 8pm to launch their extensive 19-track set list.

Daytime TV invited press and industry guests to Third Man Records in Soho for an intimate showcase with Marshall Records, offering a first-hand look at the latest chapter for the alternative rock quartet. They had half an hour to make their point, and they absolutely didn’t miss.