Josh Bell

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THE MARS VOLTA RETURN WITH “CUE THE SUN / ALBA DEL ORATE,” ANNOUNCE FIRST LIVE ALBUM IN OVER 20 YEARS

The Mars Volta unveil the sprawling new single “Cue the Sun / Alba Del Orate” and announce Lucro Sucio; Unfinished Business, their first live album in more than 20 years....

Josh Bell•Jul 1, 2026

New Music

BLOODSHED UNLEASH BRUTAL NEW SINGLE “ABHORRENCE” FEATURING DAN OF LAID 2 REST

Bloodshed crank the brutality to eleven on “Abhorrence,” a crushing new single featuring Dan of Laid 2 Rest....

Josh Bell•Jun 30, 2026

New Music

DINOSAUR JR. ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THERE NEAR, SHARE NEW SINGLE "SEVERAL GOT AWAY"

Dinosaur Jr. are back with a new album, a soaring lead single, and a fall North American tour....

Josh Bell•Jun 30, 2026

New Music

HALF ME CONTINUE THEIR RISE WITH BRUTAL NEW SINGLE “BUILT ON YOUR BLOOD”

Half Me raise the bar once again with “Built On Your Blood,” a punishing new metalcore anthem packed with crushing riffs, massive breakdowns, and relentless intensity....

Josh Bell•Jun 26, 2026

New Music

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE LEGACY, UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “DE OPPRESSO LIBER”

Five Finger Death Punch usher in a new era with the announcement of Legacy and the release of the crushing lead single, “De Oppresso Liber.”...

Josh Bell•Jun 26, 2026

New Music

BRING ME THE HORIZON RETURN TO THEIR DEATHCORE ROOTS WITH “DEHUMANIZED”

Bring Me The Horizon turn the clock back with “Dehumanized,” a blistering deathcore assault that celebrates the band's roots while teasing the arrival of Count Your Blessings | Repented....

Josh Bell•Jun 25, 2026

New Music

RUSSIAN CIRCLES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM NINE, SHARE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Russian Circles return with “Empath,” the first taste of their upcoming album Nine, while also announcing an extensive North American tour in support of the release....

Josh Bell•Jun 24, 2026

New Music

CHICO KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH NEW SINGLE “BLUR” AND ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

CHICO blend hardcore intensity with alternative rock hooks on “BLUR,” an explosive new single that sets the stage for their self-titled debut album arriving August 14 via New Morality Zine....

Josh Bell•Jun 23, 2026

New Music

RAT BOY SHARES NEW SINGLE “HIGH LIFE” AHEAD OF CRASH! RELEASE THIS FRIDAY

Rat Boy keeps the hype train rolling with “High Life,” the latest preview of CRASH!, his upcoming Hellcat Records album produced by Rancid's Tim Armstrong....

Josh Bell•Jun 23, 2026

New Music

NO CURE SHARE DEVASTATING NEW SINGLE “SLOWLY TURNING BLUE” AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM

No Cure crank the intensity to dangerous levels on “Slowly Turning Blue,” the latest crushing preview of their debut album It Is Going to Get Dark, arriving July 10 via Sharptone Records....

Josh Bell•Jun 23, 2026

New Music

EXTINCTION A.D. UNLEASH CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “THEY LIVE, THEY DIE”

Extinction A.D. continue their reign of crossover thrash destruction with “They Live, They Die,” a relentless new single packed with crushing riffs, hardcore grit, and unfiltered aggression....

Josh Bell•Jun 17, 2026

New Music

BRAND OF SACRIFICE DOUBLE DOWN ON DESTRUCTION WITH TWO NEW TRACKS

Brand of Sacrifice return in devastating fashion with “Seeing Red” and “This Place Wasn't Meant For Us,” a crushing double single that showcases both their unrelenting brutality and cinematic ambition...

Josh Bell•Jun 17, 2026

MEANETIK DELIVERS A LATE-NIGHT ESCAPE ON “LOVE LANGUAGE”

Meanetik's “Love Language” blends deep grooves, lush synths, and late-night emotion into a mesmerizing electronic journey that lingers long after the final beat....

Josh Bell•Jun 15, 2026

New Music

SILLY GOOSE "SET IT OFF" WITH NEW SINGLE

Atlanta's favorite rap-rock chaos merchants return with “Set It Off,” a high-octane anthem and a massive Fall 2026 headline tour....

Josh Bell•Jun 11, 2026

New Music

IMMINENCE SIGN TO SUMERIAN RECORDS, UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “THE SWORD THAT NEVER BENDS”

Imminence usher in a new era with Sumerian Records, pairing the announcement with the powerful and cinematic new single “The Sword That Never Bends....

Josh Bell•Jun 11, 2026

New Music

REV3RENT COME OUT SWINGING ON “LAST ONE HERE”

REV3RENT make a crushing first impression with “Last One Here,” a vicious new single that arrives alongside the band's signing to Deep Love Recordings....

Josh Bell•Jun 10, 2026

New Music

OCEAN SLEEPER CHANNEL PAIN INTO POWER ON “PEACE WHEN I'M DEAD”

Ocean Sleeper return with “Peace When I'm Dead,” a massive metalcore anthem that sets the stage for the band's highly anticipated sophomore album....

Josh Bell•Jun 9, 2026

Tour Announcements

SHOW ME THE BODY ANNOUNCE STACKED FALL HEADLINING TOUR WITH WHISPERS, JIVEBOMB, HOLDER, AND LIP CRITIC

Show Me The Body are hitting the road this fall with one of the most exciting hardcore lineups of the year, bringing Whispers, Jivebomb, Holder, and Lip Critic along for the ride....

Josh Bell•Jun 8, 2026

New Music

HALF ME UNLEASH CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “WEATHER EYE”

Half Me crank up the intensity on “Weather Eye,” a crushing blend of atmosphere, groove, and modern metalcore aggression....

Josh Bell•Jun 4, 2026

News

LEVITATION 2026 MIGHT HAVE THE MOST INSANELY CURATED LINEUP OF THE YEAR

LEVITATION 2026 returns to Austin with a beautifully weird lineup stacked with post punk legends, psych rock lifers, industrial icons, hardcore chaos, and underground favorites....

Josh Bell•May 28, 2026

New Music

A PERFECT CIRCLE RETURN WITH HAUNTING NEW SINGLE “STARLESS”

A Perfect Circle return with “Starless,” a haunting and cinematic new single arriving ahead of an expansive 2026 world tour....

Josh Bell•May 27, 2026

Album Reviews

COOK ALLENDER’S ‘MUSIC YOUR PARENTS HATE’ IS THE ROCK AND ROLL RECORD YOUR PARENTS WOULD PROBABLY LOVE

Cook Allender channels the soul of classic rock, blues, and Americana into a debut album packed with grit, swagger, and massive riffs....

Josh Bell•May 27, 2026

New Music

GIDEON COME OUT SWINGING ON NEW SINGLE “4X4”

Gideon double down on groove and aggression with the absolutely crushing new single “4x4.”...

Josh Bell•May 20, 2026

New Music

WITCH CLUB SATAN UNLEASH “THE KIDS WILL KILL US” WITH A DARK, UNHINGED VISUAL

Witch Club Satan push boundaries with “The Kids Will Kill Us,” pairing brutality with a deeply unsettling visual....

Josh Bell•May 20, 2026