- Silence in Surrender: “Let’s Watch It Burn”
- Ophelia’s Veil: “Tremors” (Acoustic Version)
- Defects: “All For Nothing”
- The Witching Hour: “Cultivate”
- Bound South: “They Will Make You Pay (Reprise)”
Honorable Mention
When: 2024
Where: California
Genre: Punk/Metal/Shock
FFO: Joan Jett, Wednesday 13, Poppy

Allie Riot blazed onto the scene in late 2024 with her rendition of The Runaways’ classic “Cherry Bomb.” Soon after, she released a rather spicy video, produced and directed by Society 1’s Matt Zane, to accompany the single, and her place as a shock punk princess was cemented. Allie followed “Cherry Bomb” with a G.G. Allin cover (“Gimme Some Head”), which was also paired with an appropriately risqué video.
However, in early 2026, she showcased her metal chops with the release of “Say Your Name,” offering a glimpse of her versatility. I am excited to see what’s next from Allie Riot!
You can check out “Say Your Name” and her other videos below. Be sure to follow her socials for updates and more music!
“Say Your Name”
“Gimme Some Head”
“Cherry Bomb”
I recently interviewed Cleveland-based punk band HAMS. It was a lot of fun! The guys are really sweet and funny, so yes, I laughed pretty much the whole time.
Anyway, please check it out, hit that thumbs-up, and if you really dig it, subscribe to my channel!!!
English indie rock band Purple Grace have released their latest single, “Just 19,” and shared an accompanying video. You can hear the track on any streaming platform and watch the video below.
Italian alternative/industrial outfit Noir Addiction have served up their latest offering, “How She’s Got It.” You can check it out on your favorite streaming service and watch the video below (or on YouTube).
This is the second single from Noir Addiction’s upcoming EP, which will be released in July!
Veteran alt-rockers Anberlin are still celebrating twenty years of Never Take Friendship Personal, their second studio album. The band will be touring this spring with Emery and Watashi Wa, performing the record in its entirety. Tickets and VIP can be found at anberlin.com!

Citizen Soldier is hitting the road soon for the “Secret Songs Tour II.” These acoustic shows feature support from Adelitas Way and New Medicine, and you will be able to snag a copy – or deluxe edition – of Citizen Soldier’s unreleased acoustic album. Tickets and VIP are still available at citizensoldier.com!
+ with Adelitas Way and New Medicine
* Citizen Soldier only

Prog rockers Coheed and Cambria have announced the “This Is Our War” tour. These are headlining dates that are interspersed among Coheed’s run with Shinedown, and they feature support from Cicada Rhythm, Arm’s Length, Narrow Head, or Kaonashi. Tickets are available at coheedandcambria.com!
May
June
July
August
* with Cicada Rhythm
+ with Arm’s Length
^ with Kaonashi
# with Narrow Head

Adelitas Way have announced five headlining dates for late May/early June. Tickets can be found at adelitaswaymusic.com!
