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  • Erra and Currents Bring Stacked Metalcore Lineup to Anaheim

    Co-headliners ERRA and Currents brought a stacked lineup to the House of Blues Anaheim on Saturday, April 11 heading into the final week of the Silence Follows tour. The tour is supporting ERRA’s latest release silence outlives the earth and Currents’ latest EP All That Follows.

    Aviana

    The Swedish progressive metalcore band Aviana opened the set in a big way. Vocalist Joel Holmqvist and Fear, Death, and Dark, the masked collective behind the music, put on a headline-worthy show. The big production lights and LED backdrop added to the main-event energy. The latest album Void is out now on Arising Empire.

    Caskets

    With an even bigger production, British band Caskets was up next. There were no masked musicians, but they made use of the backdrop to display album art from their latest release The Only Heaven You’ll Know. The album is out now on SharpTone. The band will perform at Inkarceration in Ohio this summer and Louder than Life in the fall.

    Currents

    Caskets labelmates Currents were up next. It was easy to see how this show sold out so quickly with such strong openers, and Caskets as only one of two headliners. If the crowd wasn’t already expecting ERRA, the show could have ended here, and the crowd would have left satisfied. Currents are ready for the arenas. The band will play the international festival circuit before returning for Louder than Life in September.

    ERRA

    Closing out this stop was ERRA. It’s hard to believe they were playing the Echoplex on the Cure album cycle. The band gets bigger and better, but they still have an accessible feel. They pull off musical precision without pretension. The only complaint about a show with this many powerhouse bands is there’s only an hour for each co-headliner and a half-hour for the support bands. ERRA will also be at Louder than Life. Until then, the new album is out on UNFD now.

  • Listening Now : KOBAIEN – OBSESSION

    KOBAIEN’s OBSESSION is a dark, driving tech house cut built for late-night floors and locked-in momentum. A tight, rolling groove anchors the track, while punchy basslines and crisp percussive elements keep things moving with precision. The vocal fragments are used sparingly, acting as hypnotic hooks rather than focal points, adding to the track’s obsessive pull. Subtle textures and filter shifts keep the energy evolving without breaking the flow.

    Stripped, focused, and effective, OBSESSION delivers that essential tech house balance between minimalism and impact.

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  • Listening Now : Shanny & The East Men – Ghosts

    Shanny & The East Men’s Ghosts is an ethereal indie rock gem, carried by lush textures and a beautifully elusive vocal presence. The female vocals glide effortlessly above the instrumentation, adding a dreamy, almost weightless quality to the track. Beneath that, a confident melodic line keeps everything grounded, giving the song both direction and emotional pull. There’s a subtle balance between atmosphere and structure, allowing it to feel immersive without drifting too far.

    Elegant and understated, Ghosts leaves a lasting impression through its softness and melodic clarity.

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  • POISON THE WELL Announce Local Supports For Aussie Tour

    One of the most influential acts in modern metal and hardcore, in 2026 Florida heavyweights POISON THE WELL will head down under this June for their first Australian performances since 2009 performing The Opposite Of December in its entirety with Boston chaos merchants HAYWIRE and Melbourne’s IRON MIND. Today, POISON THE WELL announce the local […]
  • Listening Now : Brandon Powell x Earl Keido – Juice

    Brandon Powell x Earl Keido’s Juice is a smooth, laid-back hip-hop cut that leans into boom bap roots with a warm, jazzy touch. Built on dusty drums and mellow, looping samples, the track creates an easygoing groove that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The production is understated but effective, letting the rhythm breathe while subtle details add texture. There’s a natural flow throughout, capturing that classic head-nod vibe without trying too hard. Effortless and cohesive, Juice delivers a timeless feel grounded in feel-good simplicity and craft.

  • Review SEPULTURA “The Cloud of Unknowing” – EP

    Thrash metal veterans Sepultura have decided to bring the band to an end, and before this happens, Andreas Kisser and his bandmates have a busy schedule ahead of them. They are currently on a farewell tour and, since the arrival of new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, the band has been inspired to record four new songs… Continue Reading →
  • Venom Shares New Lyric Video “Kicked Outta Hell”

    British black metal pioneers Venom has shared a new lyric video for the song, "Kicked Outta Hell." You can check it out below. The track is the second preview of their forthcoming album, "Into Oblivion," which is scheduled to be released on May 1st through Noise Records, following the previous single, "Lay Down Your Soul." "Into Oblivion" is Venom'… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com