Following the January 2025 release of the "Genesis" EP, Canadian metal project Oni will release "Genesis Pt. II" on Aug. 1. The recording will feature six new songs produced by band mastermind Jake Oni's writing partner, Josh Gilbert of Spiritbox. "I am really proud of the 'Genesis' EP, and writing it was very cathartic," Oni... Continue Reading →
Oni to release ‘Genesis’ EP on Jan. 24, new single ‘Realign’ out now
Following his recent tour with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves and a steady stream of singles throughout 2024, Canadian metal artist Oni will kick off 2025 with a new EP, "Genesis," due out Jan. 24. Band mastermind Jake Oni also has revealed the new single and lyric video "Realign," which was co-produced by him and Josh Gilbert. "I want the fans to... Continue Reading →
Oni drops new single ‘Deja Vu’ ahead of tour with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves
Heavy rock/metal band Oni has dropped a new single, "Deja Vu," ahead of its return to the stage in November 2024 for a tour supporting Pop Evil and Bad Wolves. Watch the lyric video below. "'Deja Vu' is about seeing people in your dreams or in real life that you have resolved a wrong with, and... Continue Reading →
Oni shares animated video for new single ‘Control’
Canadian heavy rock/metal band Oni has revealed a video for its new single, "Control." Stream the song here, and watch the video below. The animated clip created by Ben Watanabe and 555 Comic is the first episode in an animated series that explores the struggle within oneself. Centered around the main character, Jake, the story follows his struggles with internal and... Continue Reading →
Crown the Empire sets summer tour with Dark Divine, Capstan, Oni
Crown the Empire has set its 2024 Not Dead Yet Tour with support from Dark Divine, Capstan and Oni. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour will kick off Aug. 2 in Mesa, Arizona. Tickets and VIP Packages will be available starting with Citi presale beginning on Tuesday, June 4. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of... Continue Reading →
Oni releases new song ‘The Lie,’ co-produced by Mark Morton, Josh Wilbur
Progressive metalcore outfit Oni has kicked off a new chapter with the release of the new single "The Lie" via Ironshore Records. The track marks the first new music from Jake Oni, Oni's frontman and creative mastermind, since the band's 2019 single "Alone" and 2016 debut album "Ironshore" (Metal Blade). The new song was co-produced by Jake's musical ally and good... Continue Reading →
Gojira announces U.S. headline tour
Gojira has announced details of a U.S. headline tour, with special guests Torche and Code Orange, which is set to get underway Oct. 2 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Artist presale tickets for the new headline dates will be available at 2 p.m. local time Tuesday, Aug. 8, followed by a Spotify presale... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP: Children of Bodom – 12/16/16 – Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, Maryland
Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom Review by Greg Maki-----With four bands from four different countries, Children of Bodom’s “I Worship Chaos” tour was an international affair. Even better, each act brought a very different sound to the stage, making for a pleasantly diverse night of metal in Baltimore. The progressive metal stylings of Oni,... Continue Reading →
