The Word Alive celebrates Deceiver and Dark Matter in New York City On August 1, 2026, Ultraviolet Magazine was back in hot and sweaty New York City at the Gramercy Theatre for The Deceiver / Dark Matter Tour. The tour celebrated the 15th and 10th anniversaries, respectively, of The Word Alive’s albums. Joining them was Not Enough Space, who had been touring in support of their album Weaponize Your Rage, which hit its one-year anniversary this September. Also in support were

On July 28, 2026, Philadelphia fans were anything but “Victims of Luck” as famed Canadian indie rock legends Metric brought the All The Feelings Tour to The Met, a historic opera house located in the City of Brotherly Love, just a few miles from Independence Hall and other historic landmarks. Joining Metric were fellow Canadian indie rock and pop powerhouses Stars and Broken Social Scene. All three bands shared a deeply connected history with one another, so fans were in stor

Michigan’s annual Upheaval Festival has returned for its fifth year in a row. This two day event was headlined by Gojira and Papa Roach, along with supporting acts such as Bilmuri, Jinjer, Dying Wish, Landmvrks, and Magnolia Park. Taking place in Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Upheaval Festival has most certainly made its mark as Michigan’s most prominent rock and metal festival. Starting off early with doors opening promptly at 12:45, fans showed up lining blocks down the st

Photo by Sarah Holick Boundaries have finally released their eagerly-awaited new album, Yearning: the unbeautiful after, available now through Sumerian Records. The band’s frontman, Matthew McDougal, has shared insights into the creative process behind the album. He explained that their goal was to be uncompromising and firmly establish their identity within the heavy music scene. McDougal expressed concern that, over time, heavy music has been losing its intensity and edge,

For a band, selling out a show is a great feeling. But selling out an entire 18-stop North American tour? That’s no easy feat. For Flyleaf, they must have felt “Fully Alive”. This night brought us back to Montclair, New Jersey, home of the historic Wellmont Theater. The 2,500-capacity venue played host to another sold-out crowd. A unique aspect of this tour was its rotating lineup of opening acts, with 19 different bands filling support slots depending on the city. This parti

Bring Me the Horizon, the pride of Steel City and a cornerstone of the deathcore genre, has delighted fans by re-releasing their iconic debut album, Count Your Blessings. Originally released in 2006, this album marked the beginning of the band’s journey, capturing the raw energy and intensity that would come to define their sound. The reissue is a nostalgic treasure for long-time followers, offering a chance to relive the excitement of the band’s formative years. For newcomer