Scary Kids Scaring Kids have made the lineup behind their current era official. The Arizona post-hardcore band have welcomed vocalist Albert Schweizer and bassist/vocalist Colton “Coba” Westerman as permanent members. The announcement arrives alongside “Something In The Water,” the first single from the band’s newly confirmed album, RISE, due January 8, 2027. Guitarist/vocalist Chad Crawford and keyboardist/vocalist Pouyan Afkary remain at the heart of Scary Kids Scaring Kids

AC/DC have postponed their September 25 concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, because of incoming severe weather. The Power Up Tour stop—featuring The Pretty Reckless as special guests—has been rescheduled for Friday, October 2. The concert remains scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with stadium parking opening at 2 p.m. and gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored automatically on October 2. Ticket holders are also be

Hollow Front are moving forward against the odds. The Michigan metalcore band have announced their fourth full-length album, No Love Without Despair, arriving independently on December 11. The record marks the return of vocalist Dakota Alvarez and represents a completely self-funded chapter for the band, created without support from a record label or management company. Preorders for the album are available now on vinyl and CD. Dakota Alvarez Returns Following a Stroke Alvare

Cold have announced two significant lineup changes affecting the alternative-metal veterans during their current UK and European tour. The band revealed on September 24 that drummer Tony Kruszka was recently hospitalized with a stomach condition. Kruszka is undergoing medical testing as doctors work to determine what is causing the problem. The health issue prevented Kruszka from joining Cold for the band’s current overseas run with (hed)p.e. El Drumwrench has temporarily ste

Bullet For My Valentine Announce New Album Social Apocalypse Featuring Will Ramos and Chrissy Costanza Bullet For My Valentine are officially entering a new era. The Welsh metalcore giants have announced their next studio album, Social Apocalypse, arriving March 19, 2027, through Spinefarm Records. Alongside the announcement, the band released the album’s title track and an official music video, giving fans their first taste of what is coming. “Social Apocalypse” carries the

Wendy’s just gave “sad meal” an entirely new meaning. The fast-food chain has officially released a six-song emo and pop-punk EP titled Songs to Listen to in a Wendy’s Parking Lot. Released in partnership with Rise Records, the project features recognizable voices from several bands familiar to The Sound 228 audience. Instead of treating the release like a throwaway commercial, Wendy’s recruited established musicians and producer Matt Squire, whose credits include Panic! At T

Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson has died at 79. His family and band announced the news today, September 23, confirming that he died September 21 surrounded by loved ones in Australia. Anderson had suffered cardiac arrest during Rose Tattoo’s European farewell tour in August. Photo Credit: Kim Carns/The Rockpit Anderson led Rose Tattoo for roughly 50 years, and the Australian hard-rock pioneers influenced bands including Guns N’ Roses. Sources: Rose Tattoo’s officia