melodic metalcore

Female-Fronted Friday: Velcara

August 7, 2026 — Leave a comment

When: Formed earlier, circa 2024, but didn’t debut their first single until 2026

Where: New York, Maryland, Massachusetts

Genre: Modern metal/Metalcore

FFO: Spiritbox, I Prevail, Poppy

Velcara has existed in some form for a couple of years, yet they did not unleash their debut single, “Fury,” until January 2026. Since then, the band has released two more songs, “Green-Eyed Suicide” and “Lunacy.” The members are vocalist Janel Monique (formerly of Conquer Divide), drummer Luka Stinar, guitarist Nick Palma, and bassist Kenjamin Smiertelny.

Velcara are still writing, gearing up to share new music and eventually bring all their hard work to the stage! Check them out below and be sure to follow their socials so you don’t miss any updates!

“Fury”

“Green-Eyed Suicide”

“Lunacy”

Five Songs I’m Obsessed With [7/27 – 8/2]

August 2, 2026 — Leave a comment

2026 Covers – Seventh Day Slumber: “Praise”

July 6, 2026 — Leave a comment

I have decided to start sharing covers released in 2026 as I find them instead of compiling a year-end list like I did for 2025.

First up is Seventh Day Slumber’s heavy rendition of the Elevation Worship song “Praise.”

Listen on Spotify.

Motionless in White: The Sweat and Blood Tour 2026

June 20, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metalcore act Motionless in White has announced a summer 2026 run with Lorna Shore, Fit For a King, and Static Dress. The Sweat and Blood Tour kicks off July 14th in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Tickets and VIP still available at motionlessinwhite.net!

  • 7/14 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • 7/16 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion
  • 7/18 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • 7/19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2026
  • 7/21 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
  • 7/22 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
  • 7/24 – Irving, TX – Toyota Music Factory
  • 7/25 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • 7/26 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • 7/28 – Albuquerque, NM – First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
  • 7/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • 7/31 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
  • 8/1 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 8/4 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
  • 8/5 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • 8/7 – Sandy, UT – America First Field
  • 8/9 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • 8/11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
  • 8/12 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
  • 8/14 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • 8/15 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Killswitch Engage Announces Summer 2026 Dates With Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok

May 21, 2026 — 1 Comment

Tickets: killswitchengage.com

  • 6/3 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • 6/5 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
  • 6/6 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 6/7 – South Bend, IN – Four Winds Field
  • 6/9 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 6/11 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
  • 6/12 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
  • 6/13 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
  • 6/14 – Washington, DC – Vans Warped Tour 2026*
  • 6/16 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
  • 6/17 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
  • 6/19 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
  • 6/20 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
  • 6/21 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
  • 6/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
  • 6/24 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
  • 6/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • 6/27 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield

* Festival; KSE and Machine Head only

All That Remains Announces Spring 2026 Dates

April 11, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metal band All That Remains has shared spring dates with Born of Osiris and Dead Eyes. The tour kicks off April 29th in Albany, New York. Tickets and VIP are available at allthatremainsonline.com!

  • 4/29 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
  • 4/30 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
  • 5/1 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
  • 5/2 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
  • 5/4 – Greensboro, NC – The Pyrle
  • 5/5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
  • 5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2026
  • 5/8 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
  • 5/9 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room
  • 5/11 – St. Louis, MO – The Sovereign
  • 5/12 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
  • 5/14 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Big Room
  • 5/15 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
  • 5/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2026
  • 5/17 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
  • 5/19 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
  • 5/21 – Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
  • 5/22 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
  • 5/23 – Worcester, MA – Palladium

I See Stars: Spin the Wheel Tour 2026

February 9, 2026 — Leave a comment

Metalcore/electronicore outfit I See Stars has shared dates spanning from late February to early April. Their “Spin the Wheel” tour features special guests Mothica, Until I Wake, and Diamante. Tickets on sale at iseestarsmusic.com!

  • 2/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
  • 2/27 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 2/28 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
  • 3/1 – Cleveland, OH – Globe Iron
  • 3/2 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
  • 3/4 – New York City, NY – Gramercy Theater
  • 3/5 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
  • 3/6 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
  • 3/7 – Baltimore, MD – Recher Theatre
  • 3/8 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 3/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
  • 3/12 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 3/13 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
  • 3/14 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • 3/16 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 3/17 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
  • 3/18 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 3/20 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
  • 3/21 – Las Vegas, NV – 24 Oxford
  • 3/22 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
  • 3/23 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield’s Roseville
  • 3/25 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
  • 3/26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • 3/28 – Billings, MT – The Pub Station
  • 3/29 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
  • 3/30 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
  • 4/1 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
  • 4/2 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall
  • 4/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • 4/4 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall

Seaspyre Choir Shares New Single “silence//severance”

January 23, 2026 — Leave a comment

Modern post-hardcore project Seaspyre Choir has released their second single, “silence//severance,” and the accompanying music video.

FFO: Alexisonfire, I Prevail, Ice Nine Kills

You can check out Seaspyre Choir and their debut track “spellbound” on their socials and your preferred streaming platform.