In Defense of the Genre is a column on BrooklynVegan about punk, pop punk, emo, hardcore, post-hardcore, ska-punk, and more, including and often especially the bands and albums and subgenres that ...

Fifteen years after breaking through the emo and indie rock scene, Seahaven are stepping back into the spotlight with new music and a long-awaited tour. The California band has announced the release ...

Other recent deals include Cutting Edge Group's acquisition of a prolific composer's catalog and Musical AI's latest fundraise. By Chris Eggertsen Goldenvoice, a division of AEG Presents, struck a ...

Scott Ian, Dani Filth, Tatiana Shmayluk and Matt Tuck are amongst the artists we got to chat about their biggest tracks Donald Trump threatens to veto Obamacare subsidies bill Why Elon Musk says ...

The busy mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti has made a career out of versatility: “I think generally people should not do only one thing in their lives.” By Roslyn Sulcas Reporting from Paris. The ...

As the New Year approached, MTV shuttered its 24-hour music channels. The move wasn’t sudden, as an announcement was made in October that the network’s channels would “go dark” all over the world. On ...

Sometimes, when members of a band leave, the parting is filled with well-wishes and good vibes. Other times, not so much. Such is the case with this one heavy metal group, according to its former lead ...

Not content with releasing one of the best albums of last year, BABYMETAL are already treating fans to new music in 2026. The trio have re-recorded their early single Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! in honour ...

While most people are currently staring down 2026, we’re looking back — like, way back — at an oft-overlooked, somewhat forgotten gem from the city’s 2000s underground. This blast from the past comes ...

Here's 35 instances of rock and metal bands that share their name with the song of another band. Discovering the origin of your favorite rock or metal band's name can be as easy as looking into their ...

Debut albums have been essential topics of discussion since Sun Records put out Elvis Presley back in 1956. Since then, some of the most cornerstone works in music occurred on debuts—be it The Doors, ...