Month: July 2025

Metal

Metal Act Jinjer Ignites the Stage at SF Masonic Opening for BABYMETAL

July 18, 2025

Metal act Jinjer delivered a high-energy, electrifying set at the SF Masonic, setting the tone perfectly for BABYMETAL. The band launched into their set with a spectacular performance of “Duél,” the title track off their latest album, which has been receiving widespread acclaim. From the very first note, Jinjer unleashed non-stop power and intensity, fueling the crowd into explosive mosh pits and relentless headbanging. It was great to hear so many songs off Duél performed live! They finished their set with Pisces and the crowd went wild.  We last caught Jinjer during their standout performance at Aftershock Festival last year, where they quickly became one of our festival highlights. But seeing them on a dedicated venue stage like the Masonic took their charisma and stage presence to an entirely new level. The intimate setting allowed the band’s energy to radiate even stronger, connecting deeply with fans and commanding the crowd. Jinjer continues to open for BABYMETAL on select dates before hitting the road this fall with Trivium on their North American tour. Don’t miss your [Read More]

New Music

yungblud – World tour hits North America and continues in Europe

July 17, 2025

Loud, sweet, nice, crazy, different, polarizing, sexy and immensely talented. These are just some attributes that come to mind when people talk about Yungblud. His world tour will soon hit North America. It starts August 23rd in Los Angeles and will continue in Europe/UK on October 4th in Amsterdam, NL. Make sure to get your tickets HERE. Lately, it’s almost impossible to not notice Yungblud. His legendary performance of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show blew up the internet. The video in which he presented Ozzy with a cross necklace went viral. Yungblud, born Dominic Harrison, recently released part one of IDOLS, a double album in two parts. With this record, he scored his third consecutive No. 1 album in the UK. It also hit top chart spots in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and many more countries around the world. The music range of IDOLS goes from rock and punk like “Lovesick Lullaby” to beautiful ballads/slow tunes like “Zombie” or “Change“. Another outstanding track is “Hello, Heaven, Hello” which lasts over 9 minutes [Read More]

Music News

The Last Dinner Party announce new album and release new single

July 17, 2025

  One of our absolute favorite bands, The Last Dinner Party have just announced the news for their second album. Their second album FROM THE PYRE is set to release on October 17th via Island Records. In addition to announcing the album news, they have released a new single, “This Is The Killer Speaking”. The band share about their new album: “This record is a collection of stories, and the concept of album-as-mythos binds them. ‘The Pyre’ itself is an allegorical place in which these tales originate, a place of violence and destruction but also regeneration, passion and light. “The songs are character driven but still deeply personal, a commonplace life event pushed to pathological extreme. Being ghosted becomes a Western dance with a killer, and heartbreak laughs into the face of the apocalypse. Lyrics invoke rifles, scythes, sailors, saints, cowboys, floods, Mother Earth, Joan of Arc, and blazing infernos. We found this kind of evocative imagery to be the most honest and truthful way to discuss the way our experiences felt, giving each the [Read More]

Metalcore

Check out new track Red & Green from British Metalcore band SHIELDS

July 17, 2025

British Metalcore band SHIELDS have just released their new emotional new track Red & Green.  Singer Joe Edwards says: “I wrote this song about the passing of my brother and the space it left in the structural identity of my family. Red & Green’ underwent multiple structural and thematic changes. While the initial idea held the core elements, achieving a huge orchestral-like piece with the right nuance took most of the creative process.” Watch the video for the new song here:   Band Members Joe Edwards — Vocals Samuel Kubrick Finney — Guitar + Vocals Alastair Wain — Drums Krishan Pujara — Bass More about SHIELDS Founded in 2012 by primary songwriters Edwards (vocals) and Samuel Kubrick Finney (guitar/vocals), SHIELDS quickly made an impact in the heavy music scene with their viral single “I Just Feel Hate” — a track they re-released in a newly reimagined version in April 2025. Their GUILT EP cemented their refined sound, blending brutal instrumentation with poignant, emotionally driven lyrics. With this release, they demonstrated an aggressive adaptability to the ever-evolving alternative music landscape, winning over fans from [Read More]

Hardcore

Free & Easy Festival at the Backstage Munich starts next week

July 17, 2025

We are counting down the days. The famous Free & Easy-festival at the Backstage Munich starts in a week! 18 days of live shows, open-air movies, and parties are upon us. Once again, the Backstage managed to get the finest acts on stage. The list of bands is long and there’s music for every taste, e.g.: Deez Nuts (24/07) Lacrimas Profundere (26/07) Crystal Lake (28/07) Ministry (28/07) Callejon (31/07) Between The Buried And Me (03/08) thrown (03/08) Agnostic Front (05/08) For a full list of events, get HERE. For more information on the venue, check their social media: https://www.facebook.com/backstagemunich https://backstage.eu/ https://www.instagram.com/backstagemunich/ ~ Alex

Tour

The Driver Era Leaves Fans Obsessed at Shoreline Amphitheater

July 17, 2025

The Driver Era made a powerful stop at Shoreline Amphitheater on their Obsession Tour, and one thing is certain, we’re officially obsessed. Led by brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, The Driver Era continues to raise the bar with each tour, and their Shoreline performance was  spectacular. From start to finish, it was clear this band doesn’t just perform; they captivate. Delivering a stadium worthy show with a specatular stage setup and  the band brought a full lineup to the stage —including their brother Riker Lynch on bass, adding to the richness and intensity of the sound. Their performance had everything: electric energy, ballads, mesmerizing stage presence, and a setlist that spanned genres and their history. Long-time fans were treated to a few nostalgic R5 songs woven seamlessly into The Driver Era’s dynamic mix. The night kicked off with an unforgettable opening set by Vale. Vale is from Colombia and the powerful performance undoubtedly earned her a legion of new fans with  her Latin flare. If you didn’t know her music going in, you definitely left [Read More]

Outside Lands

OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES NEW STAGE DUBOCE TRIANGLE

July 15, 2025

OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES NEW STAGE DUBOCE TRIANGLE Performances From Mayer Hawthorne, Kate Bollinger, INJI, Emo Night Tour, Electric Feels & more Win A Chance to Perform At Outside Lands With The First-Ever Open Mic Contest for Festival Goers, Hosted By The Bay Area’s Own Rainbow Girls 3-DAY AND SINGLE DAY FESTIVAL AND SHUTTLE PASSES ON SALE NOW AT  WWW.SFOUTSIDELANDS.COM OUTSIDE LANDS RETURNS TO ICONIC GOLDEN GATE PARK AUGUST 8 – 10, 2025 Outside Lands 2025 returns for its 17th year August 8 – 10 to the iconic Golden Gate park, headlined by Tyler, The Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat. Today, Outside Lands is pleased to announce the Duboce Triangle stage – a space where fans can check out more than a dozen artists in an intimate environment including performances from Mayer Hawthorne, Kate Bollinger, INJI, Emo Night Tour, Electric Feels, among others. Duboce Triangle is named for the San Francisco area located below Buena Vista Park and the neighborhoods of the Castro & Eureka Valley. Duboce Triangle at Outside Lands is located in McLaren Pass where Bay Area’s own Rainbow Girls will host a daily opening set via an advance open mic contest. For the first time ever, festival attendees can [Read More]