Have you heard about The Ongoing Concept? Formed in 2010, this four-piece rock band have been garnering a lot of attention for Handmade, their upcoming album release on Solid State Records. Part of the reason for that attention is the band’s unique approach to creating their album, which found them building every instrument used from […]
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The Ongoing Concept May Be The Most Interesting Band Of 2015
May 22nd, 2015 
James Shotwell 
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REVIEW: Fit For A King – ‘Slave To Nothing’
October 15th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Artist: Fit For A King Album: Slave To Nothing Genre: Metalcore Label: Solid State Records If any band had the year of their lives in 2013, the honor would most likely go to Texan metalcore outfit, Fit For A King. After laying claim to the most successful debut in Solid State Records history via the […]
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Fit For A King Stream “Young & Undeserving”
September 23rd, 2014 Mike Giegerich Metalcore outfit Fit For A King made massive waves with the release of their Solid State Records debut, Creation|Destruction, in 2013. Since then, their fan-base has continued to grow at an exponential rate due to excellent cuts such as the group’s brand new single, “Young & Undeserving,” which can be heard after the jump. Featuring […]
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Haste The Day Teasing Reunion
January 21st, 2014 James Shotwell UPDATE: Burning Bridges era vocalist Jimmy Ryan recently posted a similar photo to the one included below. No additional details are available, but it does appear that Ryan will be involved. Almost three years have passed since Haste The Day parted ways, but a new update to the band’s Facebook page has fans anticipating a […]
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REVIEW: The Ongoing Concept – ‘Saloon’
September 16th, 2013 Adrian Garza Artist: The Ongoing Concept Album: Saloon Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Solid State Records The Ongoing Concept may have existed for less than five years, but their most recent effort, Saloon, shows that they have all of the capabilities of keeping up with (and eventually, outdoing) some of the bigger heavy mainstay acts of today. The crazier […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Wolves At The Gate – “Slaves”
July 30th, 2013 Mike Giegerich Wolves At The Gate have released visuals for “Slaves,” a song from their 2012 full-length, Captors. The music video is one of many exciting releases the group revealed they had planned in our in-depth interview with them earlier this month at Scream The Prayer, so read up on their forthcoming efforts here if you have […]
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The Ongoing Concept Sign With Solid State Records
June 20th, 2013 Mike Giegerich The Ongoing Concept, a highly unique metal act hailing from Rathdrum, Idaho, have signed with Solid State Records. The group plan to release their debut full-length, Saloon, on August 20. In order to spread the word about the new record, they will be performing in the parking lot before the doors open at each Vans […]
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August Burns Red Release New Song / Lyric Video For “Fault Line”
May 14th, 2013 Grant Trimboli August Burns Red released their brand new song / lyric video stream for “Fault Line” and it is destroying everything in sight. Get ready to headbang uncontrollably to this song. This new material will come off of the group’s forthcoming album, Rescue & Restore, which will see an official drop date of June 25 through […]
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STREAM: Underoath – “Unsound”
November 5th, 2012 Grant Trimboli As the final song from metal outfit Underoath comes into our reach we can only look forward to their greatest hits compilation and a fantastic final tour. The song “Unsound” will be the last track on Anthology 1999-2013, which releases tomorrow (November 6) through Tooth & Nail / Solid State Records. Please be sure to […]
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VIDEO: August Burns Red – “Flurries”
October 11th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Lancaster, PA metal outfit August Burns Red have unleashed their animated video for the tune “Flurries.” This great video was created by Online Revolution Design. ABR’s holiday release, Sleddin’ Hill: A Holiday Album, is available now online through Solid State Records. Stores do not usually carry these type of releases until the holiday draws nearer […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Becoming The Archetype – “The Time Bender”
September 13th, 2012 Grant Trimboli I could not just leave you all hanging with that awful Carly Rae Jepsen cover. Let’s bring back the real metal, shall we? Becoming The Archetype have unleashed their punishing new video for “The Time Bender” and has our collective jaws wiping the floor. Seriously, do not miss this video. This song is off of […]
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Becoming The Archetype Premiere “The Eyes Of The Storm”
August 27th, 2012 Justin Proper Becoming The Archetype are continuing their triumphant march to the release of I Am today with the premiere of another blistering new track. Premiering first on their Facebook, “The Eyes Of The Storm” keeps the intensity found on “The Time Bender” going strong with swirling guitars and thundering drums. Any doubts this would be BTA’s […]
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