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 Lewis Evans Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Cage The Elephant have officially entered a new chapter with the release of their emotionally charged new single, "Beaches In Tennessee." Arriving as the band's first new music in two years, the track also marks their debut release under Big Loud Rock, signaling a fresh creative partnership while reaffirming the fearless songwriting and raw honesty that have defined the Kentucky outfit for more than two decades. Follow

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,

Photo credit: Steve Gullick UK band Loathe have unveiled their long-awaited third studio album, A Stranger To You, out now through SharpTone Records. Known for blending crushing metal with lush atmosphere, the band continues to push beyond genre boundaries, weaving together elements of shoegaze, progressive metal and breakdowns into a sound that feels distinctly their own. The record features appearances from Jordan Rakei, Static Dress, Mansur Brown, NOWHERE2RUN and bucki sug

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

Photo Credit: David James Swanson Jack White has released his new album, Frozen Charlotte, available everywhere now via Third Man Records. A wide array of physical variants is available, including CD, cassette, standard black vinyl, limited-edition “Zug Island Blue” vinyl (available via Third Man Records), limited-edition “Chrome” vinyl (available on tour), and limited-edition “Ice Blue” vinyl (available at independent record stores). White’s seventh studio LP, Frozen Charlot