For a minute there, it wasn’t entirely clear that alterna-metal titans Faith No More would ever perform together again. Faith No More broke up for the first time in 1998, reunited in 2009. They kept touring together for the next six years, and they released the 2015 reunion album Sol Invictus. But classic-era frontman Mike Patton hasn’t performed with the band since 2015. As of right now, the most recent Faith No More shows are a pair of reunions with original singer Chuck Mosely, who passed away soon afterwards.
Alternative metal acts, System Of A Down and Faith No More, will be touring Australia and New Zealand in early 2027. Flyer with confirmed dates and venues is at your disposal below. Read more…
Stoner metal operatives 10,000 Years have premiered “Paranoidium”, the newest preview tune off their soon-to-be-released studio record Esox Lucifer. Read more…
It’s that time of year again where we talk to as many bands as we can who are raring to blow you away at Catton Park! Swansea electronic alternative rock outfit Inscape will be bringing their high-energy blend of synths, pop-rock hooks, and crushing breakdowns to the Stowford Press New Blood Stage on Saturday at … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2026: Inscape
Hunx & His Punx have hit the road again! Fronted by Seth Bogart (formerly of Gravy Train!!!!) alongside Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams, the California based group has built a heavy reputation for mastering the perfect blend of bubblegum punk, glam, garage rock, and camp all into one perfect, lil’, leather package.
After taking a hiatus from the band, Hunx and His Punx reunited in 2019 and returned with their first new full length album in over a decade, Walk Out on This World, released in 2025. Now touring again in support of the record, the band brought their signature camp to TV Eye in Brooklyn. Although their first leg of the tour is wrapped up, they’ll be continuing their tour in the fall with Amyl and the Sniffers. Check out highlights from night one of their two night Brooklyn run!
If it’s one thing that I’m a sucker for, it’s a band that commits to the bit… and Tea Eater does just that.The Brooklyn based band kicked off the night for Hunx with an opening set I’ll never forget. From taking the stage dressed like they’d just landed from outer space, to a giant inflatable stick of butter for a limbo contest, and to a backup dancer an insanely realistic dog mask, and you’ve got one of the best openers I’ve seen in a while. 10/10 will catch them again!
Ah yes, my favorite time of year.. Brooklyn in the middle of a sweltering heatwave. TV Eye was already running hot from Tea Eater, before Hunx and His Punx even went on. Leave it to Seth to come fully prepared for the sweaty occasion… shedding layers throughout the set until he was down to his signature leather assless chaps and leather thong.
About halfway through, it was super rad to get an unexpected bonus treat when the lead singer, Tina, of Sheer Mag stepped onstage to join for a song.
I was also really stoked to see Alana Amram back in the lineup for the evening. The Brooklyn native and wizard of a musician not only played through the set, but also kept the night going with a DJ set after the show.
I can’t forget to mention the celestial Shannon Shaw. It’s not only her powerhouse vocals, but her brilliant bass playing that always reminds me of how lucky we are to live in a timeline with such talented musicians.
After seeing Hunx a few time now, I’d say this might be one of my favorite performances of theirs to date. I can’t wait to see what else they bring in the future!
As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.
Today we chat with Groom The Giant
Please introduce yourselves.
I’m Jake and I play bass in Groom The Giant. The other Jake handles guitar and vocals, Taran is on keys and vocals, and Laz rounds out the line up on drums.
How would you describe your sound?
We’ve always described ourselves as Wizard Grunge. At our core we’re probably closest to stoner rock, but we like borrowing from all over the place. There are elements of metal, psychedelia, grunge and classic rock in what we do, so we’ve never really fit neatly into one genre.
How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?
We won the Wrexham Metal 2 The Masses final!
How tough was the competition this year?
Really tough. Every band we shared the stage with brought their absolute A game. The best part was getting to meet loads of great musicians and hopefully we’ll be sharing stages with them again in the future. Like every band, though, the hardest part was the weeks of preparation and making sure we were ready when it mattered.
What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?
It’s massive for us. We’ve spent the last four years putting everything we’ve got into this band, so getting the chance to play Bloodstock feels like a huge milestone. Hopefully it’s the opportunity to get our music in front of a whole new audience and show people what Groom The Giant is all about.
For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?
Big riffs, big grooves, plenty of energy, and hopefully a few surprised faces. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we take the music seriously, and we always give everything we’ve got on stage.
What day are you performing?
Sunday
What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?
I’m a big Lamb Of God fan. I think I’ve seen them about six times, but it’s been a few years, so I’m really looking forward to seeing them again. I’m also hoping to catch Bad Earth, another Wrexham band who won Metal 2 The Masses last year.
Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?
Right now we’re focused on writing and recording. We’re hoping to have our debut album together in the near future, and then it’s about getting out on the road and playing as many shows as we can.
Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?
We’ll be at the festival all weekend, although I think we’ll be in the artist campsite. None of us have been to Bloodstock before, so when we’re not playing we’ll be out exploring the festival, watching bands and hopefully chatting with as many people as possible.
You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?
Beer… although I should probably admit there’ll be a fair bit of water mixed in too!
The Swedish sludge doom formation Firebreather has signed with Heavy Psych Sounds for the release of their next long player, Blood That I Spill Turns To Fire. The latter comes out on October 16, 2026. Check out also the first single, title track, via the label’s YouTube channel. Read more…
Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano is this week’s guest on the Loaded Radio Podcast, and he’s not playing it humble — he calls The Last Word, the band’s eleventh studio album due September 18 via their own 361 Degrees Records, his favorite Nonpoint record ever made. In the interview, Elias digs into reuniting with past members, why he brought in Sumo Cyco’s Skye Sweetnam for the new single “Red Yeti,” and where Nonpoint goes from here.
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Scott Penfold goes deep with Elias Soriano on this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast — the making of The Last Word, the Skye Sweetnam collab, old bandmates coming back into the fold and the future of one of nu-metal’s great survivors. Hit play above, and download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play to take the show everywhere you go.
His Favorite Nonpoint Record. Hands Down.
Twenty-nine years in, most bands are protecting the catalog. Elias Soriano is talking like a guy with something to prove — except he’ll tell you flat out that Nonpoint has nothing to prove. What they have is the best batch of songs of their career. The band reportedly wrote more than 23 tracks for this record and kept ten. That’s not padding an album. That’s cutting until only the killers are left.
And the title isn’t an obituary. The Last Word is Nonpoint grabbing the pen back from an industry that loves to write endings for veteran bands. When we last had Elias on the show, he was already talking about the freedom of running 361 Degrees Records on the band’s own terms. This album is what that freedom sounds like with the amps on.
The rollout backs up the swagger, too. Lead single “Is It” landed as the most-added track at Active Rock radio the week it dropped and climbed into the Mediabase Top 50. Not bad for a band that formed in Fort Lauderdale back in 1997, when half the industry still couldn’t decide if nu-metal was a genre or a phase.
Why Skye Sweetnam Got The Call For “Red Yeti”
Here’s where it gets fun. “Red Yeti” arrived in two versions — one pure Nonpoint, and one featuring Skye Sweetnam of Canadian chaos merchants Sumo Cyco. Sweetnam is flat-out one of the most electric frontwomen in heavy music, and anyone who’s caught Sumo Cyco live already knows it. We’ve been beating that drum since Sumo Cyco came on the podcast around the release of Initiation.
The pairing didn’t come out of nowhere, either. Nonpoint and Sumo Cyco shared stages on this spring’s Outta Control Tour, where the two singers were already trading verses on “Red Yeti” live before the studio version ever hit streaming. In the interview, Elias breaks down exactly why Skye was the voice he wanted on that track — and after one listen, you won’t argue.
Old Faces, New Chapter
The Last Word era has also turned into a bit of a family reunion. Back in May, founding bassist Ken MacMillan walked out on stage with Nonpoint at Welcome To Rockville for a monster version of “Bullet With A Name” — his first appearance with the band in 15 years. On the podcast, Elias gets into what reconnecting with past members has meant to him, and why this chapter of the band feels more aligned than anything that came before it.
That’s saying something for a group that has survived every industry cycle since 1997, celebrated the anniversaries of Statement and To The Pain on a full tour, and turned a Phil Collins cover into one of the most argued-about recordings in their catalog. The current lineup — Soriano, drummer and co-founder Robb Rivera, guitarist Rasheed Thomas, bassist Adam Woloszyn and lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra — is out on the Even More Outta Control Tour right now with support from Spineshank, (hed)p.e. and Soil on select dates, running into early September before the album lands.
The Last Word arrives September 18 via 361 Degrees Records. Presave it, then hit play on the interview above.
TL;DR
Elias Soriano of Nonpoint is this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast guest, and he calls The Last Word his favorite Nonpoint album ever.
The Last Word is Nonpoint’s eleventh studio album, out September 18, 2026 on the band’s own label, 361 Degrees Records — their first full-length since 2018’s X.
The band wrote over 23 songs and kept ten; lead single “Is It” debuted as the most-added track at Active Rock radio.
New single “Red Yeti” comes in two versions, including one featuring Skye Sweetnam of Sumo Cyco, who toured with Nonpoint this spring.
Elias also discusses reuniting with past members — including founding bassist Ken MacMillan’s onstage return at Welcome To Rockville — and Nonpoint’s future plans.
FAQ
When does Nonpoint’s new album The Last Word come out?
The Last Word arrives September 18, 2026 through the band’s own independent label, 361 Degrees Records. It’s Nonpoint’s eleventh studio album and their first full-length since X in 2018.
Who sings on Nonpoint’s “Red Yeti”?
“Red Yeti” was released in two versions — one featuring Nonpoint on their own, and one featuring guest vocals from Skye Sweetnam, frontwoman of Canadian band Sumo Cyco. Both bands toured together in spring 2026, where they performed the song live before its release.
Why did Elias Soriano call The Last Word his favorite Nonpoint album?
In interviews around the release, Soriano has said Nonpoint is writing the best music of its career, with a trusted team of collaborators around the band. He gets into the full story on this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast.
Who is in Nonpoint’s current lineup?
Nonpoint is vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, guitarist Rasheed Thomas, bassist Adam Woloszyn and lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra. Soriano and Rivera founded the band in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1997.
Where can I hear the full Elias Soriano interview?
Stream it right here on this page via the player above, or find the Loaded Radio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play.
Nonpoint fans, this one’s for you — does The Last Word have a shot at being their best album ever, like Elias says? Drop your pick for the greatest Nonpoint record in the comments, and follow Loaded Radio for daily rock and metal news.
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