Every band has a starting point, a basement, a few amps, and a reason to play. For Feral Union, that story begins back in 2016.

There was a time when bands made money the “traditional” way: sell records, sell out shows, repeat. Simple. Predictable. Sustainable. That time is gone. Today, streaming dominates the music industry, but for most artists, it’s not paying the bills. In fact, it’s doing the opposite.

Pop-punk never really dies, it just waits for the right moment to come crashing back in. And right now, that moment belongs to New Found Glory.

For more than two decades, the Vans Warped Tour wasn’t just a concert, it was a summer ritual for fans of punk, pop-punk, skate culture, and alternative music. Loud stages, dusty parking lots, and endless lines of band merch created a traveling community that shaped an entire generation of music fans.

The rock and metal world lost one of its most trusted riff architects on March 13, 2026, when Phil Campbell, longtime guitarist of Motörhead, passed away at the age of 64 following complications after a major operation.

Sometimes it’s not the notes that matter most, it’s what happens between them. Meet The Space Between, from Ottawa, Ontario.

With the release of her debut EP Shattered, Taryn Haze isn’t just introducing herself as an artist, she’s opening a deeply personal chapter.

Hailing from Chico, California, Bloodsugar is an alt-rock band fueled by distortion, vulnerability, and catharsis.

What began as a single idea has quickly grown into something much larger. Doll Fest isn’t just a music festival, it’s a community, a statement, and a space intentionally built for those who have too often been pushed to the margins of the music world.

Why are decades-old riffs suddenly blowing up on TikTok? In this post, we dive into the surprising rise of classic rock songs across modern social media, and what’s driving a whole new generation to rediscover the legends.

Full Throttle was born out of pure punk passion and a performing arts classroom in London, Ontario.

Watersdeep is more than just breakdowns and emo hooks, it’s a community, a catharsis, and a band unafraid to party while they pour their hearts out.

Meet Life in Idle, the Ohio emo band turning nostalgia into something new. Born out of high school marching band friendships in Dayton, they’ve grown into a powerhouse five-piece blending classic emo influences with a modern twist. From opening Is For Lovers festivals alongside Jimmy Eat World and Hawthorne Heights to fans shouting back every word of “Waterwell,” Life in Idle proves that Midwest emo is alive, loud, and here to stay.

The wait is over, Deftones are back with their 10th studio album, Private Music, released on August 16, 2025. Known for blending heavy aggression with ethereal atmospheres, Deftones once again prove why they remain one of the most influential bands in alternative metal.

Chicago punk heroes Rise Against are back with a vengeance: their tenth studio album, Ricochet, drops August 15, 2025, via Loma Vista, marking their first full-length record in four years.

Since their 2016 debut as masked enigma-creators from London, Sleep Token have steadfastly forged their own path, one that defies genre, expectation, and convention.

Meet Multi Ultra. Nashville Indie Rock Powerhouse

With the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, Zakk Wylde, Ozzy’s longtime guitarist and close friend, has stepped into a new role: torchbearer of the legacy.

After more than five decades, shock rock legend Alice Cooper has reunited with the surviving members of his original band for a brand-new studio album. Titled The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the album drops July 25, 2025

Legendary rock band Motörhead releases The Manticore Tapes, an explosive archival studio album that takes fans straight back to the raw roots of heavy metal.