10 Anniversary Tours we’d love to see in 2025

The nostalgia train is always rolling through the music world, and 2025 promises to be a big year for anniversaries! Whether you’re a fan of pop-punk, emo, or alternative rock, there are a ton of iconic albums turning milestones that could use a proper celebration on the road. From 90s alt-rock to mid-2000s pop-punk, here…

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The hottest metal and alternative gigs of 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a banger of a year for metal and alternative fans, with a lineup of jaw-dropping gigs and festivals already being announced. Whether you’re into classic heavy hitters, emerging grassroots talent, or alternative acts pushing the boundaries of the scene, 2025 promises to be the best year for gigs yet.…

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Laura Jane Grace reminds London that punk is not dead

When Laura Jane Grace takes the stage, it’s not just a gig—it’s a reckoning. The scene at Scala on 27 November was charged with the kind of energy only an artist with Grace’s pedigree can summon. Formerly fronting Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace has become a symbol of defiance, introspection, and punk rock truth. And…

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Bury Tomorrow release new single

For Bury Tomorrow, the last two years have been about trying to fill the space where they knew something was missing. From the depths of uncertainty, through line-up changes and COVID-inspired road blocks, the arrival of guitarist Ed Hartwell and keyboardist/vocalist Tom Prendergast and the creation of 2023’s ‘The Seventh Sun’ has allowed them to lay out awhole new path of possibilities…

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L.S. Dunes drop new single Paper Tigers

Rock band L.S. Dunes has today shared their new single “Paper Tigers”, out now via Fantasy Records. “Paper Tigers” marks the third track to be released from the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Violet, which will be out in full on 31st January , 2025. Stream the haunting new song now, and watch the visualiser, created by Cedric Bixler-Zavala (The Mars Volta). “I think…

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Thornhill share new single ‘nerv’

Shifting between acerbic verses and soaring choruses, today Melbourne heavies Thornhill return with a brand new single nerv, out now via UNFD. A razor-sharp outing, colliding menacing riffs, piercing urgency and moments of gliding melodics, nerv dazzles with Thornhill’s trademark distortion and dexterity while also lyrically exploring the multi-faceted complexities surrounding matters of the heart. “With nerv, Thornhill explore themes of a dangerous relationship through…

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Memphis May Fire announce new album

Memphis May Fire, Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums), spent much of 2024 dropping brand new singles. Today, they are thrilled to announce their upcoming album SHAPESHIFTER, which arrives 28 March 2025 via longtime label Rise Records. The band has also shared the video for the title track. “‘Shapeshifter’ reflects the struggle of wrestling with identities and the need to…

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ALT BLK ERA & Wheatus release collab single

Genre defying sisters ALT BLK ERA have unveiled a new version of their huge single ‘My Drummer’s Girlfriend’, featuring Wheatus. The US alt-rock legends, who discovered ALT BLK ERA at Download Festival earlier this year, became instant fans of their unique sound and energy. One thing led to another, and the result is this exciting new take on the song. ALT BLK ERA vocalist Nyrobi commented: “Before…

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