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10 Years Later: The Sound Of Animals Fighting’s ‘Lover, The Lord Has Left Us…’

“Lover, the lord has left us,” answered Charlemagne, though he wasn’t sure if Penelope could hear him, “if ever the lord was here.” – “Charlemagne & Penelope” by Chris Haynie We all have that band or artist which opened our eyes to the broader spectrum of what music is capable of being. From getting a […]

Craig Owens releases frenetic, 4-track grindcore EP

Craig Owens (Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S., Cinematic Sunrise, etc.) has released a surprise EP through his subscription-based service, Cheer Up Kid. To the shock of many, it’s not exactly what most would likely expect from the Michigan artist. This project’s debut, dubbed Empathy Is A Gift, is a rip-roaring grindcore effort worthy of the project’s vicious moniker, […]

Thomas Erak Leaves Chiodos to Focus on the Fall of Troy’s New Record

This time last year, it was difficult to not be excited for Chiodos’ new record, Devil. Craig had returned, and the addition of Thomas Erak seemed to ensure that the group’s forthcoming effort would likely be their most diverse outing to date. Unfortunately, this hope was never realized, as the band’s latest attempt found them […]

We Came As Romans Stream Acoustic Version Of “Hope”

Michigan post-hardcore titans We Came As Romans have a long history of finding the perfect balance between heavy and soft. Recently, the group has been experimenting with a more stripped down sound, and today an acoustic version of one recent single found its way online. We could argue the best WCAR tracks all day long, […]

We Came As Romans & Chiodos Announce Mini Co-Headlining Tour

A rather big but mini co-headlining tour has been announced today with the likes of metalcore outfit We Came As Romans and premier post-hardcore act Chiodos going out the East Coast this coming December. The tour run will start in Chiodos’ home state of Michigan at the Crofoot in Detroit on 12/11 and end at […]

Chiodos Lose Two Members, Recruit Replacements From RX Bandits, The Mars Volta

Recently, Michigan post-hardcore heavyweights, Chiodos, have undergone an unexpected lineup change as they prepare to embark on this fall’s ‘Parks and Devastation Tour’ with A Day To Remember and Bring Me The Horizon. If you recall, the band recently brought on guitarist extraordinaire, Thomas Erak, former frontman for The Fall of Troy, before recording Chiodos’ […]

Chiodos Release Music Video for “3 AM”

Chiodos has been busy since the release of their latest record Devil, which came out last March. This effort included the return of original vocalist Craig Owens and the inclusion of The Fall Of Troy guitar aficionado Thomas Erak. The band put a lot of time and creativity to provide a versatile number of songs […]

Bring Me The Horizon Announce US Shows With Chiodos

Bring Me The Horizon have announced a slew of US tour dates with Chiodos that will take place throughout the month of September. You may be thinking to yourself, “Didn’t you report that Bring Me The Horizon and Chiodos would be going on tour with A Day To Remember over a month ago?” You’re right. […]

A Day To Remember Announce ‘Parks And Devastation’ Tour With Bring Me The Horizon, Chiodos

For once, a rumor that made the internet squeal with joy has turned out to be true. A Day To Remember have officially announced plans for a fall US headlining tour dubbed the Parks And Devastation tour. The Florida based post-hardcore act will be joined on the full run by UK metal favorites Bring Me […]

RUMOR: A Day To Remember, Bring Me The Horizon, Chiodos, and Motionless In White Planning Fall Tour

Update: This tour has been confirmed. Click here for dates and lineup information. Original post: With the sounds of summer just beginning to fill our ears, the time has come for every major artist in music to begin unveiling their plans for the fall. We are not 100% sure what A Day To Remember have […]

Chiodos and Blessthefall Announce Co-headlining Tour

After a big come-back year, with a spring tour, and new album, the reunited Chiodos doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. If you didn’t get the chance to catch them earlier this year, you’ll get the chance this summer. Craig Owens and company will be teaming up with Blessthefall for a co-headlining tour, […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 5/18-5/24

Welcome to this week’s edition of Weekly Wax! The last seven days have been dominated by pre-orders for new albums from some of our favorite artists. Braid, Every Time I Die, and Handguns all started selling their latest releases this week, to name a few. Although it didn’t get as much attention as it deserved […]