Posts by L. Quinata
The Word Alive Is Back: New Knockout Single Leads Into The Eyes Above Tour This Summer
It’s been a long wait for new material from The Word Alive, but they’re back—and they delivered heavy on this one. Yes, you read right, heavy. The song hits all the right notes instrumentally and lyrically...
House of Protection Ignites the Roxy with Electrifying 'Outrun You All' EP Release Show
The Roxy in Los Angeles, was packed with fans anxiously awaiting the special event that took place this Saturday night. Not only was it a night to celebrate the release of House of Protection’s new EP Outrun You All, but also a celebration of both vocalist/guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer/vocalist Aric Improta's birthdays. What better way to spend a birthday than performing in front of—and in—the crowd all night? Let’s get into it.
Ahren Stringer Moves Forward: New Band, New Chapter, and New Sound Loading
Sometimes a new era doesn’t need a big announcement — it just kind-of starts. For Ahren Stringer, longtime clean vocalist and bassist of The Amity Affliction, that next chapter is now seen a bit more in motion drawn from some clues found on the internet...
Nothing More: The Band On Endless Tours—Announces World Tour and Newly Added Dates
In case you missed it a few days ago, Nothing More announced not only their Carnal Nature World Tour, but they did it while... literally still on tour. These guys are on a roll—hitting up just about every place imaginable. While they just wrapped up their current run, we already have three full waves of new dates for the Carnal Nature World Tour, taking us all the way through March 2026. And heads up—new dates were just added...
Mugshot Slows It Down but Cranks Up the Metal with Newest Release “Next to Your Idols”
San Jose’s own, Mugshot, continues to deliver raw, punishing energy with every release. Their sound is a fusion of anguish, chaos, and the heaviest noise imaginable—and its completely addictive. One minute I’m just shuffling through my playlist, and the next, I’m blurting out, “Siri, play Mugshot.” They’ve quickly climbed into my top five bands. The past four days have been a constant cycle that surely doesn't leave out Next to Your Idols. This track definitely eases you into their more panic-inducing hits which, if you aren't already, will have you hooked.
Chain Reaction Gets Loud: Last of Our Kind Delivers w Stacked Bill
Last Friday night was anything but quiet, as Southern California’s own Last of Our Kind led a stacked lineup at Anaheim’s Chain Reaction. Sharing the stage were heavy hitters like Mark of the Altar, A Fractured Thought, inlowspirits, Meridian Parkway, and Aøkigahara—a bill that drew in longtime fans, new listeners, and even some lucky people who snagged free tickets courtesy of Evvntly. No matter how you got in, one thing was clear: this was a local show done right.
Two Tracks, Two Worlds: Turnstile’s Genre-Bending Return with ‘Seein’ Stars’ and ‘Birds’
In case you missed it, Baltimore’s own hardcore heavyweights Turnstile are officially back—with three new singles from their upcoming album Never Enough already out, and the full release landing on June 6th.. It’s been about four years since the multi-nominated Grammy album GLOW ON dropped, and with these new tracks out in the open, it’s clear the band is continuing to lean into that dreamy funk sound while staying true to their signature hardcore roots...
New Blood, Pure Steel: Why Fae Fatale Should Have Your Eyes & Ears
We’re always here for fierce female vocalists — especially when their unclean vocals hit as hard as Fae Fatale’s. Known for nu-metal tracks like Lobotomy and Raw Meat, Fae is coming in hot with her latest track, Grim Reaper, paired with a haunting, cinematic music video...
Sleep Token’s Newest Release ‘Damocles’ Has Fans Wondering– Are You Really Okay?
The most widely genre-debated band, Sleep Token, has released a new track off their upcoming album Even in Arcadia—but it appears to be so much more than that... or to some, much less...
Shoegaze In Bloom: Scarlet House Echoes from the Voodoo Room In San Diego
The night started off quiet, typical for a Wednesday night, in the streets of San Diego. That is until the opening act for Scarlet House’s 2025 Homecoming Tour...
New The Devil Wears Prada ‘For You’—for us!
“... it’s a love song, but it’s a really sad love song.” Jeremy DePoyster (via Instagram reel). What songs hit us harder than a sad love song? We the people live for them—in fact, it’s the most popular theme of songs in music all together....
Scowl Announce New Album Are We All Angels
The hype surrounding Scowl’s newest album, Are We All Angels, is living up to its expectations—so much that it’s no wonder the Santa Cruz hardcore band is flooding our social media pages...