Recently, hardcore band Knocked Loose made a major impression at Coachella and hit 1 million monthly listeners – both impressive feats for a band of their size and sound. The band’s setlist at the music festival turned many attendees into new fans of Knocked Loose – and potentially the genre as a whole. Read on…
What does it take for a small band to break through to a wider audience? The factors will vary, and often involve timing and being heard by the right people. For Necropanther – a death-thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado – it came from a review. The band may not be a household name but…
It’s rare for a relatively new heavy band to crack the Billboard 200, let alone a blackened deathcore one, but Lorna Shore has defied expectations since Will Ramos became their new vocalist. The group recently hit a major milestone – one million monthly listeners on Spotify. Even their most accessible song is nearly 6 minutes long…
This column breaks down five recently released singles in progressive, hardcore, and heavy music to add to your radar. This time the selections range from post-black metal to melodic metalcore to other styles. Whether from a newcomer or established act, we think you should give these songs a listen. Downfall of Gaia – “Bodies…
