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Danish death/black metal force CROCELL return today with their seventh full-length album, “Swarm Of Insects”, out now via Emanzipation Productions. Released after nearly two decades of existence, the record arrives as a statement of continuity rather than reinvention; an album that consolidates everything Crocell have built while sharpening it into a more immediate, self-directed form. Picking up […]

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Swedish symphonic metal visionaries ZORNHEYM present their second single and music video “Deus Rex”, taken from their upcoming studio album “Descending Into Madness”, set for release on October 2 via Noble Demon. Following the first glimpse into the new chapter with “Somewhere Far Beyond”, the band now unveils a track that opens the album in a fast, heavy and cinematic way. “Deus […]

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Aussie/German rock band Sweet Electric have released a brand new single, with a tragic set of circumstances surrounding it. The song “I Remember You” has been dedicated to singer Brad Marr’s mother Debbie who tragically passed away on Tuesday 26th May just a few days before it’s release after a short but hard fought battle… Continue Reading →

On the hottest day in Scotland so far this year, ALT BLK ERA and their crew brought the heat to the Garage’s G2 with a support lineup of local performers Kleo and Lo Rays. Kleo has got to have one of the most interesting concepts that I’ve heard in a while, performing as what is … Continue reading Gig Review: ALT BLK ERA / Lo Rays / Kleo – G2, Glasgow (24th May 2026)

There’s a particular kind of silence that follows a band when nobody’s quite sure if they’re done or just sleeping. For RAUNCHY, that silence lasted the better part of a decade – and now it’s broken.  “Prisoner”, the seventh studio album from the Danish genre-benders, lands in summer 2026 via Mighty Music, the same label that […]

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German hard rock legend SINNER present the energized new single “Wait” alongside a music video. This is the first single to land from the band’s forthcoming, and final, full-length studio offering, Boom Bang Goodbye. The album will arrive on July 31, 2026, via RPM. For over four decades SINNER have delivered massive hooks, powerful guitars, emotional depth and pure hard rock energy with an uplifting sound, […]

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Swedish melodic death metal force FURNACE unleash their new full-length album “Echoes of a Distant Future” today, marking the latest chapter in the band’s ever-expanding conceptual universe. Dark, immersive, and emotionally charged, the record continues the narrative thread established on “Trojan Hearse” while pushing the band’s sound into even more cinematic and atmospheric territory. Built around themes […]

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As a Chicago-based punk writer, there’s an abundance of punk shows within arm’s reach at any given moment. Sometimes you don’t vibe with the show, sometimes you fucking love it, but at the end of the day, you never know how it’s gonna go! As for my advice? Well, a good rule of thumb is that when a band’s walk-on song is “The Day the Nazi Died” by Chumbawamba, you’re definitely about to have the time of your life.

This past Friday, Chicago’s beloved Southside venue Reggie’s erupted with punk-scented glory as Seattle’s finest The Drowns played with opener Shitizen and headliner The Casualties for their 2026 Detonate tour. I had the biggest smile on my face as I watched fans line up around the block, pumping themselves up for the upcoming performance by bouncing loose studs and spikes off of each other’s jackets to pass the time.

As Shitizen’s opening act concluded, their lead singer, Claudia, warmed up the crowd for a phenomenal set by The Drowns by handing out keychains & setting off a confetti cannon over the sweat-covered Docs of the concert-goers.

The Drowns, adoringly referred to as “Lightning in a Bottle”, consists of Rev Peters on the guitar, Andy Wylie on the bass, and Jake Margolis on the drums, while Peters & Wylie spit the charming vocals that fans know and love. With over 16,000 listeners on Spotify and 44,000 fans on Instagram, The Drowns set music venues all across the world ablaze with their undeniable gusto, punk pride, and killer good vibes. In light of the current state of the world, The Drowns blend delivering critical awareness of what’s happening in America with the electrifying music of Seattle punk rock. 

As the show began with their song “Vengeance,” followed by hits “Wolves on the Throne” and “Ketamine & Cola,” Peters delivered a speech about the women of the world and how crucial they are to the success and future of this country. Something about this moved me a lot – the idea that The Drowns would pay such a beautiful homage to and message for the women in the room: the punk-rockers who endure catcalls and snide comments about their outfits, who are stared at from sidewalks away, and who withstood all of that just to be in that room Friday night. I say this as one of those women, a 21-year-old, scene-sick writer who was lucky enough to be a friend of Wylie’s. Undeniably, The Drowns put on an extraordinary show – playing their hearts out during some of my favorite songs like “Cue the Violins” and “Demons.” But what’s exceptional about this fearless trio is how wonderful it is to see punk rockers who truly love what they do, but most remarkably, who it impacts, and where they play it. The Drowns are a masterclass in what it really means to be woven into the quilt of this community, and how lighting up venues like Reggie’s last Friday sets something ablaze within fans both young and experienced. Undoubtedly, that moment, and that night, was something really remarkable for the audience goers of the Detonate tour.

As they closed their set with their #1 hit “Them Rats,” garnering over 639,000 listens on Spotify since its release, I got the privilege of listening to nearby crowd-goers gush about how brilliant a performance that was, and how excited they are to welcome The Drowns back to Chicago soon. Adoring fans shared cigarettes, laughs, and sweet conversations with the bands outside the venue after all three acts came to a close.

Chicagoans may love their deep dish, but Seattle left us more than satisfied that night. Thank you to The Drowns for having me, and thank you to fellow Dying Scene friend Andy Wylie for the opportunity. We love you guys!

You can find The Drowns on Instagram at @TheDrowns, check out their Spotify linked here, or learn more about them and their socials at their LinkTree link here.

The Drowns are heading back out on tour again with Agent Orange starting June 3rd! Go out and see them if you can and buy tickets at the link here.

Written by Waverly Cayo, you can find me here: @wavecayo, @scenesicknessradio, @bywavecayo

Swedish melodic metal force METALITE returns with their most ambitious and cinematic chapter yet: Discovery! Set for release on September 25, 2026 via Perception – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, the forthcoming album sees the band pushing their futuristic vision further than ever before. Following the success of their previously released singles “Our Time Has Come” and “Starchild”, METALITE now unveils full details of the […]

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