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IZZY REIGN: Metal Knows No Bounds
Izzy Reign showcases seamless transitions between unlikely elements that craft a symphony of melodies and harmonies on her debut self-titled record on FiXT. To the brain behind Izzy Reign, Kristin Matzkows, “being proud of being weird” allowed for this dance over the fine line between metalcore’s brutal instrumentals and synthesizers’ explorative potential.
BAND-MAID: Pivotal Chapter
OUTBURN #110 FULL INTERVIEW WITH MIKU KOBATO AND SAIKI ATSUMI BY SAMMIE STAR Band-Maid is proving with their new release, Epic Narratives, that their plans for musical domination have only just begun. “Well, of course, ever since we started the band, we wanted to conquer the world, po,” guitarist/singer Miku Kobato replies.
WARBRINGER: Darker and More Extreme
Warbringer’s thrash tongue lashings are legendary, and on new album Wrath and Ruin, it’s crystal clear that there's still plenty of ammo out there to fire up the SoCal crew’s engines. Vocalist John Kevill opens up on the band’s latest full-length offering.
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SUMMER OF LOUD Great Park Live, Irvine, CA 07.05.25
The Summer of Loud tour stopped in Irvine for a stripped-down version of the metalcore festival. The pyro and props seen on the other stops weren’t allowed in Irvine, and The Devil Wears Prada had to pull due to illness. The monster lineup of the other seven bands made up for the losses with performances filled with pure power.
Exclusive Track by Track: YEAR OF THE DRAGON’s Dragon Burn EP
Year of the Dragon has unveiled their red-hot new EP, Dragon Burn. Led by Dirty Walt and Flyin’ Jay, formerly of legendary ska band Fishbone, Year of the Dragon brings a blistering sonic assault on the new collection.
I CAN’T HEAR YOU TOUR: Pierce the Veil with Sleeping with Sirens and Beach Weather, Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA 06.26.25
Pierce the Veil’s I Can’t Hear You tour stopped at the Kia Forum for three sold-out shows on June 26 and 27 and then back on July 1 after a stop in Las Vegas.
LIVE REVIEWS
SUMMER OF LOUD Great Park Live, Irvine, CA 07.05.25
The Summer of Loud tour stopped in Irvine for a stripped-down version of the metalcore festival. The pyro and props seen on the other stops weren’t allowed in Irvine, and The Devil Wears Prada had to pull due to illness. The monster lineup of the other seven bands made up for the losses with performances filled with pure power.
I CAN’T HEAR YOU TOUR: Pierce the Veil with Sleeping with Sirens and Beach Weather, Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA 06.26.25
Pierce the Veil’s I Can’t Hear You tour stopped at the Kia Forum for three sold-out shows on June 26 and 27 and then back on July 1 after a stop in Las Vegas.
THE ERRORS TOUR: Bayside & Smoking Popes, House of Blues, Anaheim, CA, 06.19.25 – 06.20.25
The second leg of Bayside’s 25th anniversary The Errors Tour stopped in Anaheim for two nights at the House of Blues. Opening both nights was Chicago pop punk band Smoking Popes.
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