The Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set for Sept. 8 to 11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia, is releasing its 2022 lineup one act a time. One hundred thirty-one of a reported 178 acts have been announced as of Friday, April 15. On social media, festival organizers have said there will be 12... Continue Reading →
Up-and-coming Grand Rapids, Michigan-based metalcore band Hollow Front will drop its third album, "The Price of Dreaming," on May 27, 2022, via UNFD. Pre-order it here. The band now has shared the video for the new single "Heritage," which can be seen below. "'Heritage' was created as a response to those who validate systemic racism by justifying it under the guise of ‘heritage,'" the band said. "If anyone... Continue Reading →
Grammy-nominated Lancaster, Pennsylvania, five-piece August Burns Red will head back out on the road this summer. Having just wrapped a winter 2022 run supporting Killswitch Engage, the band will embark on the headline "Through the Thorns" trek this summer. The tour kicks off on July 15 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and runs through Aug. 27 in Long... Continue Reading →
Seattle five-piece Avoid has returned with the double single "COWABUNGA" and "Split (Kill It)" (Thriller Records). Both tracks can be found on streaming platforms HERE. "COWABUNGA" also comes accompanied by an official music video, which can be seen below. Frontman Benny Scholl said: “We’re so stoked that 'Cowabunga' is out to the world! I remember coming up with the initial... Continue Reading →
Grand Rapids, Michigan, metalcore act Hollow Front will release its third album, "The Price of Dreaming," on May 27, 2022, via UNFD. Pre-order it here. The band also shared the video for the title track, available below. "'The Price of Dreaming' is about the sacrifices made in order to fully manifest any ambitions you chase after," the band said. "In this case, we... Continue Reading →
