Photos by Greg Maki
LIVE PHOTOS: Kublai Khan TX – 03/17/26 – The Theater at MGM National Harbor – Oxon Hill, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
August Burns Red to release new album ‘Season of Surrender’ on June 5
Long-running metalcore act August Burns Red will release its new album "Season of Surrender" on June 5, 2026, via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here, and watch the lyric video for the new single "The Nameless" below. "'The Nameless' is a hard-hitting, heavy bruiser that doesn't let up for one moment," bassist Dustin Davidson said. "It... Continue Reading →
Dark Divine to release second album ‘Undead Melody’ on May 29
Orlando, Florida-based metalcore band Dark Divine will release its second full-length album, "Undead Melody," on May 29, 2026, via Thriller Records. Pre-order/pre-save it here. "We have been holding onto this music for a very long time and we couldn’t be more excited for you to finally hear it," the band said." "Undead Melody" is the... Continue Reading →
Ghostface joins the INKverse: Ice Nine Kills releases ‘Scream 7’ song ‘Twisting the Knife’
Ice Nine Kills has officially entered the canon of one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time with “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the forthcoming film "Scream 7." Cast member Mckenna Grace joins the band on the new single. Watch the official music vide below, and listen to the song here. "Scream 7" opens in theaters Friday, Feb.... Continue Reading →
The Pretty Wild shares video for ‘zero.point.genesis’ title track, on tour now
Metalcore duo The Pretty Wild has released the official music video for "zero.point.genesis," the title track from its recently released debut album of the same name (via Sumerian Records; get it here). The band also has kicked off its first-ever, nearly sold-out U.K./E.U. tour with Sleep Theory. Having recently made its ShipRocked debut in January 2026, an upcoming North American... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills to release ‘Scream 7’ song ‘Twisting the Knife’ on Feb. 19
Horror-inspired metalcore act Ice Nine Kills will release the new single "Twisting the Knife" on Feb. 19, 2026. The song is from the upcoming movie "Scream 7" and features one of the film's stars, Mckenna Grace. Pre-save "Twisting the Knife" here. The band also shared a teaser video for the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E3QraVYppE "Scream 7" will... Continue Reading →
Dark Divine shares new single and video ‘Permanent’
Dark Divine, which is set to launch its first full U.S. headline tour in March 2026, has shared its latest single and music video, "Permanent," via Thriller Records. The song is available through all digital music services, and the video can be seen below. "Our latest single, 'Permanent,' illustrates the comparison of a toxic relationship... Continue Reading →
Architects plot U.S. tour, share ‘Broken Mirror’ music video
British metalcore band Architects are set to return to the United States in 2026, with a short North American headline tour kicking off April 28 in Reno, Nevada, with support from Holywatr, and making stops at the Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. After various presales throughout the week, the general on-sale will start at 10 a.m. local time Friday, Jan.... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Poppy – ‘Empty Hands’
By Greg Maki Though I identify as a metalhead through and through, one of my favorite artists of all time is David Bowie. And I’ve been thinking a lot about him this month, which included his birthday and marked 10 years since his passing. He also has come to mind quite a bit in the... Continue Reading →
Crystal Lake shares new single ‘Neversleep’ from upcoming album ‘The Weight of Sound’
Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake has shared the new single, "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)" its upcoming seventh studio album, "The Weight of Sound," set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, via Century Media Records. The track, which features Myke Terry from Volumes and Fire from the Gods on vocals, is one of the darker pieces of the new record. “Neversleep” follows prior released singles “The Weight of Sound,” “Crossing Nails” and “BlüdGod.” “This track... Continue Reading →