Breaking Serenity [2024] Breaking Serenity Brings Self-Inflicted Fest to Southern California In Southern California, metal is taking hold of new generations of fans with flavorful instrumentation and dynamic vocals. Metalcore, alternative metal, and hardcore are some of the subgenres with the most listeners, and these fans seem more likely to dip into a diverse range of metal. Breaking Serenity offers a seductive blend of style that marries nu metal and […]

"Surefire Ends an Era with 'Backstab': An Explosive Dive into Nu-Core"     Artist: Surefire of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (feat Dillon Hare of Dead Awake) Genre: Metalcore with heavy elements Song Title:  Backstab Release Date: 10/25/2024 Band Members Joseph Coleman, Vocals Jake Heckel, Guitar Cameron Padget, Guitar Ian Trigg, Bass Devin Taylor, Drums Label:  We Are Triumphant     Notable Achievements:  Opened for Enterprise Earth 10/2024 Influences: Vctms, Boundaries Word from […]

Cinematic Tension Collides with Oceano's Familiar Intensity On August 30th, 2024, Oceano released "Wounds Never Healed" as part of their album "Living Chaos," which features 9 tracks and is their sixth album within 15 years. The song surprises listeners with an unexpected electronic intro, creating a suspenseful and almost cinematic mood that differs from the traditional deathcore formula. As the song progresses, it transitions into Oceano's familiar style of guttural […]

The nu-metal scene, known for its fusion of heavy metal with other genres such as hip-hop, industrial, and alternative rock, has produced some of the most iconic bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Among these, Kittie and Cold stand out for their unique sound and lasting impact on the genre and their fans. On August 24, 2024, these two legendary bands shared the stage as headliners at Havoc […]

As a metal fan and journalist, attending shows is more than just entertainment—it's a pilgrimage. The 2024 tour season features a lineup that spans genres and generations. Here’s why Gojira, Lorna Shore, Megadeth, Slipknot, Metallica, Architects, The Devil Wears Prada, Wage War, Fit For An Autopsy, and I Prevail make my dream wish list for must-see shows. 1. Gojira: As we have just witnessed with the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, […]