80s

SINGLE REVIEW: Sophie And The Bom Boms – “Big Girls”

Artist: Sophie and the Bom Boms Song: “Big Girls” Album: TBA Sophie Stern’s knack for songwriting has never been in question; as a former associate of Dr. Luke, the Los Angeles-based musician has more than her fair share of thoroughly infectious music under her belt. Yet, when comparing Stern’s newest single with last year’s The […]

Queen to Release New Album With Unheard Freddie Mercury Songs

There seems to be quite a bit of music coming from the grave these days. Queen have just announced that a new posthumous album will come out before the end of this year that features unreleased songs sung by Freddie Mercury. In an interview with BBC Radio, guitarist Brian May said that the compilation would likely […]

Watch Miley Cyrus Cover The Smiths’ “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”

Miley Cyrus has been making headlines on her ‘Bangerz’ tour for all sorts of reasons: getting pelted with bras, crying over her dead dog, singing with The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne, and, thankfully, a slew of classic covers. Joining the list of songs she’s performed live on this round is now The Smiths‘ staple “There […]

ALBUM STREAM: Praise – Lights Went Out

It’s a beautiful day here on the East Coast, and it’s now even nicer since Baltimore hardcore punks Praise released their new record, Lights Went Out, today. Available to stream via their Bandcamp, the record was released by React! Records. Lights Went Out would sit comfortably beside all of your favorite ’80s Dischord Records releases, […]

MOVIE TRAILER: Metallica Through the Never

Today we get a first look at the new IMAX 3D live concert film, Metallica Through the Never, with a brand new trailer. Now this isn’t just a live show documentary showcasing how old Metallica is; the film also blends live footage from one of their huge concerts and throws a narrative story into the mix. […]

REVIEW: The Rival Mob – Mob Justice

Band: The Rival Mob Album: Mob Justice Genre: Hardcore Label: Revelation Records The Rival Mob is one of those bands in hardcore that has an extreme amount of hype. Like a disturbing amount. Want a used t-shirt on eBay? $40. Want a 7-inch? Don’t even bother looking. When bands have such extreme amounts of demand, […]

MOVIE TRAILER: Maniac

This is one of my most anticipated films of the year. Remaking the criminally underrated 80’s slasher film of the same name, Maniac tells the story of a serial killer who has an affinity for scalping his victims. Today, we would love to share with you a brand new trailer for the film. Who is […]

TRAILER: Maniac (Red Band)

Picture this: Frodo Baggins gets fed up with everyone in The Shire, and then decides to slaughter all the women in the village, graphically. That’s what this brand new trailer from Twitch for this year’s Maniac promises you. For those who don’t know, Maniac is a remake of the 1980s slasher film of the same […]

Earth Crisis Announce Tour Dates

Legendary straight edge metalcore act Earth Crisis announced tour dates that lead up to their appearance at this year’s This is Hardcore Fest in Philadelphia. The band was active from  1989 and played through 2001, until going on hiatus. It wasn’t until 2007 and recently that Earth Crisis decided to play more shows and continue […]

MOVIE TRAILER: Rock Of Ages

Another trailer for the upcoming film Rock Of Ages has arrived online. If you loe the 80s, Tom Cruise, and/or pleather, chances are you are already well aware of Rock Of Ages. If not, here’s a rundown of the plot: Set in 1987 Los Angeles, Drew and Sherrie are two young people chasing their dreams […]