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  Hollywood Undead entered into the nu-metal world in 2008, quite late to the game. They have since toured with acts like Skrillex, created 5 albums over the course of 10 years together, and recently performed at Reading & Leeds Festival. Mentioning Skrillex is actually relevant for this review, as …

Pennsylvania metalcore band, Toothless, describe their influences from bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Every Time I Die. With their new EP, Red, the band hope to combine those influences into these 6 tracks. As quoted by the drummer, James Slattery, “[…] we explored our individual influences more than …

A debut EP gives a new band the chance to share their music further than just their own music scene, to show who they are across the world, and make their mark on their genre. And as Brighton quintet, I Feel Fine are about to release their debut EP  4th …

Led by Alex Bonyata and Bella Beyer, Florida-based act The Young Something have come forth with About This, an energetic project that blends indie rock and synth-pop in playful fashion. One of the first attention-grabbing factors of the band (which also consists of Ben Buffington and Trey McHugh) is how …

Australian metal quintet Cursed Earth have returned with their latest EP, Cycles of Grief Vol. 1: Growth, one of the most hard-hitting projects of the year thus far. Cursed Earth’s last release, Enslaved by the Insignificant was a belligerent listen that combined elements of metal and hardcore in shining fashion. …

After starting out as a solo instrumental project by founding member Dylan Furr, metal act DFB have impressively evolved their sound over the years and their latest EP Perspective is a perfect example of how the group continues to grow. While DFB’s sound remains rooted in progressive metal, this project …

Building off of the Samurai Shin Manga series which began this spring, the story’s creators Mikel Miles and Ivan Earl Aguilar have released The Prelude EP which looks to pick up even more momentum for their creative universe. Drawing inspiration from Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai, Samurai Shin is an …

After splitting up back in 2010, New York post-hardcore band Envy on the Coast have returned with their latest EP Ritual, their first dose of new music in almost a decade. With two solid albums already under their belt, hopes are high for Envy on the Coast concerning their return …

Brooklyn group Vacances have recently turned heads with several catchy singles leading up to their EP The Wild, a unique project that shows off a wealth of influences. Vacances draw inspiration from indie rock acts both old and new, and the band holds a sound that should appeal to fans …

After gaining a respectable online following over the last few years, pop-rock quartet Fame on Fire have now released their appropriately titled debut EP Transitions which features the band’s first foray into original songwriting. Fame on Fire have become popular for their rock/metal renditions of famous pop songs, having covered …

As a follow up to their debut LP Sincerely, pop-rock band Restless Streets have returned with Together, an EP that showcases the group experimenting with new techniques. For this project, Restless Streets show a drive to re-work their initial style and develop an ever-changing sound. While Together is definitely a …

With their debut EP Some Things Matter, Cambridgeshire quartet Hollowstar lay down a set of abrasive tracks that garner the styles of classic 1970s/1980s hard rock and heavy metal. While the band’s career is still young, this debut project indicates that they possess a good amount of promise in the …